Echoes of Antiquity
Course Description
Students will be focusing on the influential leaders of the Greek and Roman age, who were in power, how they maintained that power, and the impact of this on the classical world. From Socrates to Plato, Julius Caesar to Augustus; Antony and Cleopatra; Servila to Livia and everyone in between.
We will also be looking at the significance of philosophy and the roles of individuals of influence across a number of times and places.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Stationery costs only.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
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: 18
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.