What the Students are sayingNickol Crews took Classical Studies in 2019. He is currently studying Architecture at Victoria University.
Why Classics?It is interesting!
The vast majority of students that opt into Classical Studies do so because they enjoy it. They get the benefit of improving their critical inquiry, critical thinking, and communication skills, all whilst covering content that is highly engaging. Classical Studies is not only a UE approved subject offering 22 Level 3 credits, but it also gives students literacy credits in reading and/or writing for EVERY assessment they do. The aim of this course to is have students working well without it feeling like hard work due to enjoyment. It affords better understanding for the working of the modern world By understanding the political, military, religious, philosophical, technological, artistic, and aesthetic developments of the ancient Greeks and Romans, students learn how the past continues to inform the present. From the rise and fall of powerful individuals and empires to the creativity and invention of artists and engineers and to the formulation of ethical systems and the evolution of social justice, students become increasingly aware of the debt owed to classical Greece and Rome. Classical studies engages the minds and imaginations of students Classical studies encourages students to make links between past and present civilizations, to imagine a possible future. By exploring diverse values and traditions, viewed from their own cultural perspectives and those of others, classical studies prepares students for informed and active citizenship in New Zealand and the modern world. What will students study in Classical Studies?
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