ARM5010

Research in Archaeology: the New Kingdom (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Colin Hope

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate: 1. A thorough knowledge of the relevant historical and documentary sources. 2. An ability to understand Egyptian texts within their cultural context in light of peculiarities of the language. 3. A detailed understanding of the problems inherent in the surviving documentation. 4. The facility to explore complex cultural issues combining a variety of data which need detailed and careful analysis. 5. Sophisticated research skills in the examination of a series of related but distinct topics. 6. A thorough knowledge of secondary and tertiary source material, displaying finely-tuned critical faculties.

Assessment: Bibliographic review essay (3000 words): 35% + Research essay (6000 words): 65%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week