Course: The Epic Effect. (NCEA L3 - Classical Studies)
This course will investigate and evaluate the lasting influences of the Roman epic, Virgil’s ‘Aeneid’, on other cultures across time, in a context of the student’s choice, such as, but not limited to, art, sculpture, literature, warfare, politics, media, women in leadership, psychology of grief. Although it is beneficial to have studied the Term 2 course ‘The Aeneid - Roman Culture’, it is not a prerequisite.
When:
Term 3
Subject Area(s)
Classical Studies
NCEA L3
Virgil’s epic ‘The Aeneid’ contains mythology, warfare, politics, depictions of sculpture and architecture, a successful woman leader in a time of patriarchy, and studies of grief, life, death and the afterlife. This epic has inspired and influenced other cultures across time in these fields. Students will gain some understanding of these aspects from 'The Aeneid' and select or nominate one which most interests them, to complete an investigation into how this has influenced two other cultures across time.
Requirements
Anyone wanting to take this course will need to fully participate in ongoing online discussion, both through the platform for this course’s community and in the online Meet. This course does require independent reading, research, and sound literacy skills.
Assessment
This course is assessed through an NCEA Internal Assessment: AS 91398 Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influence of the classical world on other cultures across time.
This course is connected to the Term 2 course 'The Aeneid - Roman Culture', which is assessed through an NCEA External examination: AS 91394 Analyse ideas and values of the classical world.
About the Teacher
Rebecca Jeffery-Jones has had a passion for things Ancient Greek and Roman, since she was told the myths of the Greeks and Romans when she was tiny. She has been teaching Classical Studies over the last 22 years, including seven years online. She enjoyed translating Virgil’s ‘Aeneid’ from the Latin both at school and at university, and continues to be fascinated about the interconnectedness of the classical world.
Enrol now:
Gallery
