classical studies
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Intro PP to VCE ClassicsTRANSCRIPT
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Classical Studies
Units 1 & 2
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What are Classical Studies?
Ancient Greece • Late Bronze Age to the Hellenic Period• (Focus on 5th Century BC)
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Ancient Rome• The Late Republic to second century AD
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WHY?
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Why study these Classical Societies?
• Immense Influence on Western Culture.• To reflect on the themes and meaning of
humanity.• To compare and contrast our lives with those
of others from the past. • To understand the structures and influences
that shape the modern world.• ENJOYMENT!
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The Nitty Gritty (specifics)
• Unit 1: Mythical WorldsIn the first half of the year students will explore the myths of Ancient Greece and Rome.This topic will be broken up into three different areas of study : Heroes and Monsters, Myth and Archaeology and Myths in Art and Literature.
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By the end of Unit 1 students will be expected to be able to:
• Explain the nature of ancient myth.• Clarify the relationship between myth and
archaeology.• Discuss different representations of Greek and
Roman Myths
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• Unit 2: Classical Imaginations
In the second half of the year students examine classical works, exploring the material, political and intellectual life of Classical Greece and Rome.Areas of Study: Society through Culture and Classics Through Time
- exploring the ways in which classical works have inspired later visionaries or caused violent reactions
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ASSESSMENT
• essay writing• research reports• short answer tests• oral or multimedia presentations• written reflection and analysis
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Resources
• The School Library• University Libraries• Internet• Bookstores• Art Galleries• Your own books/private access (your parents
books)
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PATHWAYS
•University ARTS•Historian•Archaeologist•Writer •Philosopher•Artist