Egypt Under the Pharaohs

Subject ANCW20003 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

2 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
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Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

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Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week
Total Time Commitment: 8.5 hours per week: total time commitment 102 hours

Prerequisites:

Completion of 12.5 points at first-year in ancient world stuies or one of the Faculty of Arts' Interdisciplinary Foundation (IDF) subjects

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

670-368 Egypt Under the Pharaohs

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Andrew Jamieson

Contact

Andrew Jamieson

asj@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	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.
Objectives:	Students who successfully complete this subject should... 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.
Assessment:	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 pass this subject.
Prescribed Texts:	A subject reader will be available.
Breadth Options:	This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses: Bachelor of Biomedicine Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Environments Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.
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Generic Skills:	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.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	Ancient World Studies Ancient and Medieval Studies Ancient and Medieval Studies Ancient, Medieval && Early Modern Studies Major Classical Studies && Archaeology Major Classical Studies and Archaeology Classical Studies and Archaeology History History History Major

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