Level 2 Classical Studies
12CLS Course DescriptionContact Person: R. de Smit-Tobin.
Recommended Prior LearningNone
Year 12 Classical Studies
Classical Studies acknowledges the influences of the Greeks and Romans in the formation of ideas, and in doing so, helps the student to better understand the present. Skills developed include research/ inquiry and interpretation of primary evidence. Contexts may include: Greek Mythology; Homer – The Odyssey; Greek Tragedy – Sophocles’ Antigone; Greek Vase Painting; Greek Sculpture; Athenian social life and customs.
A high level of literacy is needed for this course.
Course Overview
Term 1
Greek Mythology
Term 2
Greek Literature
Term 3
Pompeii - the eruption of Vesuvius and the art and architecture that was preserved.
Term 4
Pompeii continued
Literacy Rich, Social Sciences
Pathway Career Pathways
Architectural Technician, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artistic Director, Barrister, Minister of Religion, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Civil Engineer, Psychologist, Journalist, Legal Executive, Editor, Solicitor, Curator, Human Resources Adviser, Primary School Teacher, Librarian, Survey Interviewer, Physiotherapist, Tertiary Lecturer, Project Manager, Secondary School Teacher, Psychotherapist, Case Manager