Stage 1 Ancient Studies

SACE CREDITS: 10 credits

KEY CONTACT: Chris Jones

RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND:
Year 10 HASS and/or Year 10 20th Century History, Year 10 Legal Studies or Year 10 Tourism

COURSE CONTENT:
The study of Ancient Studies not only teaches students about different civilisations and where we have come from as human beings, but also enables students to consider environmental, social, economic, religious, cultural, and aesthetic factors that shape societies. In Ancient Studies, students learn about the history, society and culture of ancient civilisations, specifically focussing on ancient Australia and ancient Egypt.

In Stage 1 Ancient Studies, students will learn about the key principles of archaeology, the methods and importance of preserving ancient sites and artefacts, and the nature and impact of ethical issues faced by historians and archaeologists. These topics will be covered using ancient Australia as a case study and will be enriched by an excursion to the South Australian Museum, during which we will be taken on a tour of the Aboriginal Cultures Galleries with an indigenous guide.

We will then move on to studying ancient Egypt, covering their history, social structures, daily life and religion. During our study of Egypt, students will learn how to analyse sources for their authenticity, reliability and significance. While we are on our museum excursion, we will also go upstairs to the Ancient Egypt gallery to see some of its incredible artefacts first-hand.

Finally, students will complete an independent inquiry into an aspect of any ancient civilisation of their choice. These may include Asia-Australia, the Americas, Europe and Western Asia, and the classical civilisations of Greece and Rome. This will give students an opportunity to apply their historical skills to a topic they feel passionate about.

ASSESSMENT:
Assessment types
1. Skills and applications
2. Inquiry

COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE LEADS TO:
Stage 2 Ancient Studies or any other subject from this area of study such as Stage 2 Modern History, Stage 2 Tourism or Stage 2 Legal Studies.

SUBJECT COSTS: Nil