MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


ARY3930

Imperial Egypt and the Mediterranean world

C A Hope

8 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis The subject provides a detailed description and analysis of ancient Egyptian culture at its height during its best documented phase, the New Kingdom or Empire (Dynasties XVIII-XX; 1550-1069 BCE). It will examine the evidence of texts, monuments and archaeological data. A main theme to be developed is Egypt in the wider context of the ancient Mediterranean world of the Late Bronze Age.

Assessment Written (4000 words): 60% + Examination (2 hours): 40%

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