12CLS1

12 Classics (12CLS1)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Andrew Tebbutt, Nadene Brouwer.

12 Classics

Semester One

‘Helen of Troy and Sappho: Greek Women, Patriarchy and Lesbian Culture’

The world of ancient Greece was a patriarchal one: men in power, women controlled. We will explore this reality and several of the women who challenged these values. Firstly, Helen of Sparta, whom Greeks blamed for the worst war in their history. Then we begin study of the great LBGTQIA+ icon Sappho, who wrote some of the most beautiful love poetry in history – to other women.

The study of Sappho continues in Semester 2 below.

 

Topics:

  • Attitudes to women in Ancient Greece
  • Mythical women as monsters
  • Helen of Troy and the Trojan War
  • Sappho’s life and love poetry

This course is split into two semesters: students can take just one course or both. 

Course Overview

Semester 1
A.S. 91202 v3 Classical Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant event in the classical world 4 Credits
Due 12 April

A.S. 91230 v2 History 2.2 - Examine an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders 5 Credits (OPTIONAL)
Due 14 June

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

10 credits in a Level 1 language-rich subject

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 4 credits
Internal - 10 credits

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.

Total Credits Available: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91202 v3
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of a significant event in the classical world
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91230 v2
NZQA Info
History 2.2 - Examine an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 9
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 9
Total Numeracy Credits: 0