ANCIV202

Level 2 Ancient Civilisations

Course Description

Why Study Ancient History?

PURPOSE: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome provide us with so much. We will explore their societies and learn about the influence they have had on our: stories, buildings, sports, politics, movies and daily life. From the Olympics to Gladiators, Hercules and Venus we’ll explore all the things we have today because of these two civilisations.

COURSE OUTLINE: We will start with a look at the buried city of Pompeii and what we learn from this area. We will then study the Odyssey.


Recommended Prior Learning

Satisfactory achievement in Level 1 English, History or another relevant subject. This course involves a lot of reading and writing so strengths in these areas are essential.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)

To be advised

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 14 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91200 v2
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 2.1 - Examine ideas and values of the classical world
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91202 v3
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant event in the classical world
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91204 v2
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between aspects of the classical world and aspects of other cultures
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 14
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 14
Total Numeracy Credits: 0