Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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Synopsis

This unit builds upon the skills acquired in Ancient Egyptian language: the basics, and aims to provide students with a firmer grasp of the language and aspects of ancient Egyptian culture transmitted through historical and literary texts. Advanced grammar will be studied and used in the translations of key texts to study how the ancient Egyptians expressed their cultural ideology.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit students will:

1. acquire a comprehensive understanding of the structure and grammar of the language;
2. be able to translate full texts;
3. be able to write confidently in hieroglyphic script;
4. be able to relate translations to the broader cultural framework of Egyptian society - the actual meaning of the text.

Assessment

Translations: (3500 words): 80%
2 Tests (1000 words): 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Colin A. Hope

Contact hours

Two 1 1/2 hour classes per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Archaeology and ancient history

Prerequisites

ATS2924 or ATS3924

Prohibitions

ATS2925