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 and the Ptolemaic queen Arsinoe II 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
- The rule of Olympias of Macedonia and Arsinoe II Philadelphus of Egypt
- Cleopatra VII Philopater as pharaoh: her successful rule, and her later reputation
- Representations of Cleopatra: Roman poetry, Medieval Arabic views, Hollywood and Netflix
Course Overview
Term 1
Introduction to Macedonia and Egypt
Macedonian culture and the conquests of Alexander the Great
Olympias as basilissa
The Ptolemies in Egypt
The life and reign of Arsinoe Philadelphus
The ideology of Ptolemaic monarchy
Essay writing
Term 2
Complete essay on Ptolemaic Monarchy
A.S. 91397 v2 Classical Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world, 6 credits, due 17 May
The reign of Cleopatra VII Philopater
Reign of Ptolemy XII
A narrative of Cleopatra's reign
Essay writing
Term 3
Roman view of Cleopatra
Medieval views of Cleopatra
Modern views of Cleopatra: 1963 Film, Asterix, Netflix
Essay writing
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
Exam preparation: Horace Ode 1.37 on Cleopatra
Term 4
Exam preparation:
Horace ode 1.37 on Cleopatra
A.S. 91394 v2 Classical Studies 3.1 - Analyse ideas and values of the classical world, 4 credits, External examination November
Exam preparation: (optional)
The reign of Arsinoe or Cleopatra
A.S. 91396 v2 Classical Studies 3.3 - Analyse the impact of a significant historical figure on the classical world, 6 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.
External
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.1 - Analyse ideas and values of the classical world
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.3 - Analyse the impact of a significant historical figure on the classical world
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time
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.