Stage 2 Ancient Studies

SACE CREDITS: 20 credits

KEY CONTACT: Amanda Chandler

RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND:
Stage 1 Ancient Studies and/or Stage 1 Modern History and/or Stage 1 Legal Studies or another Stage 1 subject such as Stage 1 Language and Literature Studies or Stage 1 English.

COURSE CONTENT:
Ancient Studies involves the study of the literature, history, society and culture of ancient civilisations. In researching and analysing various cultures, events, texts and artefacts, students should develop an understanding and appreciation for the diversity of attitudes, beliefs, and values across the ancient world, and how the modern world has been shaped by the ancient past.

Stage 2 Ancient Studies consists primarily of the study of Ancient Greece, including its culture, literature and history. Topics that will be explored include Ancient Greek religion and Mythology, Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey and the Peloponnesian Wars, a civil war which led to the downfall of Greece as the dominant empire of the Mediterranean. Students will also have the opportunity to research any ancient civilisation of their choosing through their Independent Inquiry.

While it is not compulsory to have completed Stage 1 Ancient Studies to enrol in the stage 1 course, it is recommended.

ASSESSMENT:
There is no exam in this subject.
The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage 2 Ancient Studies.

Assessment types
1. Skills and applications
2. Connections
3. External – inquiry

SUBJECT COSTS: Nil