Egypt Under the Pharaohs

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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The Egyptians are one of the most fascinating peoples of the ancient world. This course will study the distinctive character of Egyptian civilisation which emerged in the Nile valley during the early third millennium BCE and survived right through until the spread of Christianity. Through a systematic survey spanning the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms students will be introduced to the historical and cultural achievements of dynastic Egypt. Knowledge of Pharaonic Egypt depends much on the monuments, reliefs, inscriptions and material remains of the royal rulers. The period covered by the native Egyptian dynasties (with the brief interruptions of foreign rule), from about 2950-332 BCE, will provide students with a unique insight into the power and authority of one the ancient worlds most enduring empires.

• possess a broad understanding of the key features of pharaonic Egyptian culture;
• have developed a sound knowledge of the main sites and monuments of pharaonic Egypt;
• be able to critically evaluate and analyse a range of archaeological, inscriptional and literary sources connected with dynastic Egypt.

A tutorial presentation and essay of 2500 words 62.5% (due during semester) and a take home exam of 1500 words 37.5% (due during the examination period). Hurdle requirement: students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to be pass this subject.

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• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

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• possess skills of critical thinking and analysis;

• possess an ability to communicate knowledge intelligibly, economically and effectively;

• have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.