Rutherford College Rutherford College

Level 3 Classical Studies

13CLS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. White.

Recommended Prior Learning

This is open to any Year 13 students

Classical Studies

The Classical Studies course covers the Art, Philosophy, History and Literature of the Classical World, recognised to be the basis of western civilisation. Knowledge of ancient Greece and Rome is essential for an understanding of our own modern civilisation. The Greeks and Romans had a profound and lasting influence on world culture. Students are provided with the opportunity to develop their critical and creative thinking as well as their skills in researching, processing, analysing and presenting information. 

Students studying Classical Studies develop an awareness of language, insight into literature and art, a deeper understanding of history and politics, expanding their knowledge of religion and mythology, and their appreciation of ethical and social issues.

Students also develop valuable transferable skills such as the ability to think through a problem, to see both sides of a question, to analyse, to present an argument, and to express themselves clearly and fluently – just the kind of skills that further educational institutions and employers are searching for.

Students do not need to have taken Classical Studies at Year 12 to take it at Year 13. 


Topics include: 

● Alexander the Great, Augustus, Julius Caesar 

● Roman Art and Architecture 

● The Aeneid


Learning Areas:

Social Science


Assessment Information

Examinable by Scholarship

Career Pathways

Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Barrister, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Records Adviser, Policy Analyst, Intelligence Officer, Court Registry Officer, Archivist, Historian, Librarian, Library Assistant, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Baker, Counsellor, Trainer, Interpreter, Musician, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Teacher Aide, Conservator, Curator, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Primary School Teacher, Secondary School Teacher, Architect, Architectural Technician, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Interior Designer, Project Manager



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
There are no costs associated with this course.



Stationery Requirements:

1 ring binder

1 lined refill

 1 subject dividers

										

								


				





    

        
Disclaimer

        
Course Selection does not guarantee entry, some courses have credit requirements and/or will be reviewed by the Head of Faculity.
Any Costs, Equipment or Unit Standards are a guideline and may change.

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  
Costs
Rutherford College aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.