1. Homer to hollywood
Pathway Subject(s): VCE Classical Studies, VCE History
Possible Partner Subject(s): History, Philosophy

2. Course Outline Assessment
This course argues that we can understand different cultures throughout history by examining their heroes, as heroes reveal what people desire, fear and wish to emulate.
We study three different cultures, from ancient times to modern day, and use their fictional heroes as a lens to focus on the unique features of each people group.
Assessment
The course features three major assessment tasks: Research Report Creative Digital Task End-of-unit test

3. Topics Covered
Ancient Greece - This unit examines the mighty heroes of ancient Greece who sought glory and wealth.
Medieval Europe - This unit focuses on heroes like Robin Hood and King Arthur in order to understand aspects of medieval European culture.
Present Day - This unit examines the fictional heroes of today and asks the big question: what do they reveal about us?