1SSET

Humanities Level 1: Epic Tales

Option Description

Teacher in Charge:

Level 1 Epic Tales is an introduction to various ideas and skills in the field of Social Sciences. Students will study the epic heroic tales of Ancient Greece including Ancient Greek Mythology and look at the heroes of Homer’s Iliad and how they compare to modern superheroes. Students will also look at myths and heroes of Pacific Cultures. 

This course combines standards from Level 1 Pacific Studies and Level 2 Classical Studies. 


Option Overview

Term 1
Introduction to Greek religion and Mythology

Term 2
Heroes of the Trojan War

Term 3
Pacific Mythology

Term 4
Revision

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 11 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 17162 v6
NZQA Info
Draw a conclusion after an investigation into an aspect of Pacific indigenous knowledge with direction
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91204 v2
NZQA Info
Classical Studies 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between aspects of the classical world and aspects of other cultures
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 11
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.