ARY4060

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.

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