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
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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.
External
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Pathway Tags
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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.