Ancient Studies
Teacher: Ryan Lynch
This course is structured to fit within the Classical period of Greece and Rome. The class will study topics stuch as the Greek myths, focusing on creation and the the Olympian gods; Greek comedy and tragedy, such as Aristophanes’ Lysistrata, and Euripides’ Medea, making connections between Greek drama and film in contemporary society.
The subject will also discuss history, such as how the Roman Republic became the Roman Empire. There is also an externally marked Inquiry on a topic of interest to students. This can take on many different forms and be presented as a written essay or in multimodal or oral form. The inquiry can also be based around other societies and cultures. For example, Ancient Egypt’s Middle or New Kingdoms, Mesoamerica, China, India, Mesopotamia, Australian Indigenous Culture, the list is endless.
There is no exam in Ancient Studies but there are 2 supervised assessments which will be varied in their form and approach. This subject is extremely approachable and enjoyable, providing much useful knowledge on why and how western society has developed the way it has.
Assessment:
School Assessment (70%)
- Assessment Type 1: Skills & Applications (50%)
- Assessment Type 2: Connections (20%)
External Assessment (30%)
- Assessment Type 3: Inquiry (30%)
Pathways:
This subject is accepted for entry to tertiary courses including university courses. Ancient Studies will be helpful for those wanting to pursue a career in history, philosophy or even archaeology.