Old and Middle Egyptian Texts (ARCL0080)

The module builds on ARCL0044 Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Language. It aims at an intermediate knowledge level of Middle Egyptian language, to explore ancient writing as one element of the archaeological record for Bronze Age Egypt. It is structured around the discussion of Old and Middle Egyptian grammar, questions of Egyptian scripts, and the interpretation of Old and Middle Kingdom writings in their wider archaeological, social, and cultural context.

Aims and Objectives

The module provides training for students who wish to build on a basic knowledge of Middle Egyptian grammar, and gain a basic understanding of Old Egyptian, and to include study of Old and Middle Egyptian writings in archaeological context for their BA dissertation.
Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the module the students should:

be able to read intermediate Old and Middle Egyptian texts
	be able to assess critically the value of Old and Middle Egyptian texts for agendas within archaeology, history and heritage
Teaching Methods

The module is taught through a series of seminars (20 hours). Teaching is shared with the MA course Old and Middle Egyptian Texts. 

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