Egypt Under the Pharaohs

Subject ANCW20003 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

On campus

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
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: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: 670-368 Egypt Under the Pharaohs
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements 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 70% (due during semester) and a take home exam of 1500 words 30% (due during the examination period).

Hurdle requirement: students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day; after five days, no late assessment will be accepted. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject

Prescribed Texts:

Selected texts will be available on LMS
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

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, Medieval and Early Modern Studies Major
Classical Studies and Archaeology
Classical Studies and Archaeology
Classical Studies and Archaeology Major
History Major
Related Breadth Track(s): Ancient Civilizations A
Ancient Egypt and the Near East

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