Faculty Information

Classical Studies is a multi-disciplinary subject that provides students with knowledge of the ancient world. It is a rich and rewarding course of study that provides a unique educational opportunity. The Glendowie College Classical Studies programmes in year 12 and 13 are focussed on the Greek world, and aim to provide students with knowledge that can be carried on into all aspects of academic and social life. The programmes are designed to be accessible to students with a range of talents and interests, and provide a balanced and encompassing view of the classical world.

Year 12
Mythology
Homer’s Odyssey OR Sophocles’ Tragedies
Athenian Democracy
Athenian Social Life
Architecture and Sculpture of Fifth Century Athens

Year 13
Aristophanes’ Comedies
Alexander the Great
Greek Vase Painting
Greek Science

Year 12
Formal Assessment.
2.1 Examine and explain a passage from work(s) of classical literature in translation.
2.2 Examine work(s) of classical art and/or architecture in its social/historical and artistic context.
2.3 Examine in essay format an aspect of the classical world.
These achievement standards will be assessed in the end of year external exams. Each standard is worth 5 credits. Practise assessment for these achievement standards will take place in the two school exams.
2.4 Investigate an area of classical studies.
2.5 Communicate knowledge of an aspect of the classical world.
These achievement standards will be assessed in class, as written assignments, during terms one and two. 2.4 is worth 5 credits, and 2.5 is worth 4 credits.

Informal Assessment
Each topic studied will have an assessment, in order to gauge student’s learning. Wherever possible, these assessments will mirror the external exam format. These assessments will be completed in class time, and do not count towards NCEA.

Year 13
Formal Assessment
3.1 Examine and analyse passage(s) from work(s) of classical literature in translation.
3.2 Examine and explain a work of classical art in its social/historical and artistic context.
3.3 Explain in essay format an aspect of the classical world.
These achievement standards will be assessed in the end of year external exams. Each standard is worth 6 credits. Practise assessment for these achievement standards will take place in the two school exams.
3.4 Research an area of classical studies.
This achievement standard will be assessed in class, as a written assignment, during terms two.

Informal Assessment
Each topic studied will have an assessment, in order to gauge student’s learning. Wherever possible, these assessments will mirror the external exam format. These assessments will be completed in class time, and do not count towards NCEA.

Planning will be underway for a Classics trip to Greece. The trip will reinforce students learning by experiencing first hand the history and culture of the areas we learn about.

Year 13 students will go to the University for Auckland for the annual Study Day in Classical Studies, if it is available in 2004.

Any appropriate museum, art gallery or other exhibitions may be attended during the year.

www.thebritishmuseum.co.uk
www.greatbuildings.com
www.louvre.fr
www.pbs.org/empires/
www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/