3SSEB

Level 3 Empire Strikes Back

Option Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss N. McKay.

In the course "Empire Strikes Back," you'll explore the key aspects of empires throughout history, focusing on their rise, dominance, and eventual decline. We will delve into prominent empires, including the Roman Empire and the Persian Empire, examining their governance, culture, military strategies, and impacts on society. Through a combination of historical analysis and case studies, you'll gain insights into the factors that contribute to the success and failure of empires, as well as their lasting legacies. 

You will complete a mix of Classical Studies standards and History standards.



Recommended Prior Learning

Any level 2 Social Sciences course (2SS), or with HOD approval.

Pathway

Tertiary study.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 6
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 8995 v5
NZQA Info

Evaluate a social institution


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91396 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 3.3 - Analyse the impact of a significant historical figure on the classical world


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r,6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91397 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91398 v2
NZQA Info

Classical Studies 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.