Hauraki Plains College Hauraki Plains College

Echoes of Antiquity

13CLS
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. 

 


Learning Areas:

Humanities


Career Pathways

Secondary School Teacher, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Teacher Aide, Archivist, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Conservator, Curator


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Stationery costs only.