Rosmini College
NCEA Level 3 Classical Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Samuels.
Classical Studies at Level 3 covers the following topics:
The campaigns of Alexander the Great. In this topic, we chart the great campaign of the Macedonian King as he took on the Greeks and the great power of the Persian Empire. A multi-faceted individual, Alexander would achieve things no leader had accomplished before, but several conflicts and tensions arose during his campaign, that would swing Alexander from magnanimous to ruthless from one day to the next. A short and eventful life that helped the spread of what we would now label Western Civilisation.
The Old Attic Comedy of Aristophanes. In this topic we read two plays of comedic playwright Aristophanes, Wasps and Frogs, examining the production of drama and the comedic techniques used by the poet to entertain and educate his audience. Aristophanes also gives us some insight into the world of ancient Athens, and some of the most important events in its history that have affected its citizens, while also highlighting the similarities between them and us.
Recommended Prior Learning
At least 14 Level 2 credits from Classical Studies.
If students have not studied L2 Classical Studies they must seek approval from the HOD.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.1 - Analyse ideas and values of the classical world
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Classical Studies 3.3 - Analyse the impact of a significant historical figure on the classical world
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Classical Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world
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Classical Studies 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Disclaimer
Rosmini College's timetable is student-driven and a new timetable is generated each year based on student subject selection. Unfortunately, while we do our best to avoid them, timetabling clashes may still occur and a few students may be required to choose an alternative subject option.
The 2025 timetable, including the number of classes in each subject and staffing allocations, is created based on student selections made in 2024. Because of this, changing subjects at the beginning of 2025 may not be possible. Please, make your subject choices carefully.
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