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13 Classics (13CLS)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Andrew Tebbutt, Nadene Brouwer.
13 Classics
Develop your understanding of ancient queenship through a study of several notable queens from antiquity. Explore the reign of Olympias of Macedonia, the Ptolemaic queen Arsinoe II or Hatshepsut of Egypt in terms of how they ruled. Then consider the greatest queen of all, Cleopatra VII of Egypt, and her reputation with later cultures.
Content
- Ancient queenship
- The rule of Olympias, Arsinoe II, Hatshepsut and other queens
- Cleopatra VII as pharaoh: her successful rule, and her later reputation
- Representations of Cleopatra: Roman poetry, Medieval Arabic views, Hollywood and Netflix
Course Overview
Term 2
A.S. 91397 v2 Classical Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world, 6 credits, due 17 May
Term 3
A.S. 91398 v2 Classical Studies 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time, 6 credits, 17 September
Term 4
A.S. 91394 v2 Classical Studies 3.1 - Analyse ideas and values of the classical world, 4 credits, External examination November
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
10 credits in a Level 2 writing-rich subject
Assessment Information
Possible CreditsExternal - 10 credits
Internal - 12 credits
UE Approved
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
External
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
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.