It is recommended that students wishing to undertake this course have achieved a C grade or higher in Stage 1 Ancient Studies or other related Humanities subject area. It is also recommended that students have taken English in Stage 1.
In Ancient Studies students learn about the history, literature, society and culture of ancient civilisations, which may include Asia–Australia, the Americas, Europe and Western Asia and the classical civilisations of Greece and Rome. Students draw on many other fields of study, such as architecture, politics, religion and geography. They consider the environmental, social, economic, religious, cultural and aesthetic factors that shape and are shaped by societies and that provide personal and shared identity. Students critically engage with texts and analyse archaeological and historical sources, both primary and secondary. Students develop skills of historical literacy that enable them to challenge or confirm their beliefs, attitudes and values.
Recommendations
It is recommended that students wishing to undertake this course have achieved a C grade or higher in Stage 1 Ancient Studies or other related Humanities subject area. It is also recommended that students have taken English in Stage 1.
School-based Assessment (70%)
Assessment Type 1: Skills and applications (50%)
Assessment Type 2: Connections (20%)
External Assessment (30%)
Assessment Type 3: Inquiry (30%)
Students provide evidence of their learning through seven or eight assessments, including the external assessment component.
Students undertake:
At least four skills and application tasks
At least two connection tasks
One inquiry task.
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