Predynastic and Early Dynastic Egypt (12 points)
(ARTS)
Leader: Colin Hope
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will have: 1. Developed a knowledge of the archaeological record of the Predynastic and Early Dynastic Periods. 2. Understood the complex cultural processes which led to the emergence of the unified Egyptian state. 3. Examined the impact of environmental change upon north-east Africa. 4. Developed skills in interpreting archaeological data in the light of cultural tradition reflected in later literary material from Egypt. 5. Explored current theories of the emergence of complex society in the Near East and how the Egyptian evidence might be interpreted in light of them. 6. Developed the ability to present a sustained argument drawing upon a variety of data. 7. A sophisticated grasp of the relationship between Egypt and other Near Eastern societies and the role of archaeological analysis and data in building more complete theoretical models concerning the emergence of complex societies.
Assessment: Essay (3000 words): 35% + Seminar presentation (1500 words): 15% + Research essay (4500 words): 50%
Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week
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