New Plymouth Boys’ High School New Plymouth Boys’ High School

L1 Ancient History and Classical Studies

L1CLSTF
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Wisnewski.

This course is designed for students who wish to gain an understanding of the Classical World. Ancient Roman and Greek Civilisation (Classics) encourages students to make links between the past and present civilisations by exploring diverse values and traditions, viewed from their cultural perspectives and those of others. Students will also develop research and source analysis skills. The year will be divided into three units: Olympian Gods and Greek Mythology, Homer’s Iliad and the Trojan War and Athenian Art and Architecture.


Learning Areas:

Social Sciences


Career Pathways

Animator/Digital Artist, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artist, Artistic Director, Minister of Religion, Graphic Designer, Conservator, Judge, Curator, Workplace Relations Adviser, Records Adviser, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher, Intelligence Officer, Court Registry Officer, Career Consultant, Barrister, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Zoologist, Chemist, Statistician, Marine Biologist, Microbiologist, Biochemist, Biotechnologist, Phlebotomist, Science Technician, Meteorologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Diver, Forensic Scientist, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Food Technologist, Forest Manager, Forestry Scientist, Veterinarian, Medical Laboratory Technician, Geospatial Specialist, Data Analyst, Epidemiologist, Elected Government Representative


Disclaimer

All courses are subject to sufficient student numbers, rooming and available staffing. The range of courses may change year to year.

All courses run at the discretion of the New Plymouth Boys' High School Headmaster.