Whangarei Girls' High School

12CLA

Year 12 Classical Studies - Heroes, Hitched and Disasters

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Course Description

This course will start with a brief overview of mythology focusing on the Olympian gods and Classical Greek heroes. You will read selected chapters of Homer's Odyssey which is based on the mythological hero Odysseus as he returns home from the Trojan War. This topic is assessed externally and focuses on the ideas and values of the Ancient Greek world. The second topic, assessed internally, covers the rather strange Ancient Roman marriage and compares it to a modern wedding ceremony. This then leads onto the study of the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius which is also assessed internally. The final topic is a survey of Ancient Roman art and architecture and is assessed externally. If you want to know more about the Greek Gods and Heroes, reenact an Ancient Roman Wedding, study art work of famous myths and discover cities buried for over 1000 years, then this course is for you!

Teacher in Charge

Tracey Therkleson


Pathway

Contributions and Equipment

Exercise books as required
Glue sticks
Scissors


Recommended Prior Learning

At least 14 credits in either NCEA Level 1 English or History and/or Classical Studies are recommended. Students are more likely to enjoy this course and be successful if they have strong reading and writing skills.


Pathway Tags

Academic librarian, Archaeologist, Archivist, Broadcast Journalist, Civil Service Administrator, Politician, Editor, Information Specialist, Curator, Lawyer, Researcher, Museum Specialist, Archivist, Librarian, Museum Educator, Media, Marketing, Public Relations Professional, Advertising, Proof Reader, Fact Checker (Publishing), Documentary Film Makers, Historians, Genealogists, Author, Teacher.,


Credit Information

Assessment Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91204 v2 Classical Studies 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between aspects of the classical world and aspects of other cultures
2
I
6
Y
6r
A.S. 91202 v3 Classical Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant event in the classical world
2
I
4
Y
4r
A.S. 91200 v2 Classical Studies 2.1 - Examine ideas and values of the classical world
2
E
4
Y
4r,4w
A.S. 91201 v2 Classical Studies 2.2 - Examine the significance of features of work(s) of art in the classical world
2
E
4
Y
4r,4w
Total Credits
4
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