Papanui High School/Coursebook/CLS301

= CLASSICAL STUDIES 31F (Full Year) - CLS31F =

TEACHER IN CHARGE: Mrs Knight

PRE-REQUISITES It is not necessary to have studied Classical Studies before but students need to have achieved Level 2 in either History, Classical Studies or English.

CONTENT Classical Studies is an inter-disciplinary subject which investigates history, literature, art and philosophy in ancient Greek and Roman times. The topics studied:


 * Roman Art and Architecture
 * Alexander the Great – Military genius
 * Virgil’s “Aeneid” – Founding of Rome

ASSESSMENT Level 3 Achievement Standards, 6 internally and 14 externally assessed credits.

COST $20.00 for art book printed material, plus possible field trip expenses

FUTURE POSSIBILITIES Classical Studies develops communication and research skills which are the basis of most vocations. Further study leads to careers in law, journalism, publishing, research, marketing, travel, broadcasting, and foreign affairs. Return to Course Menu