Ancient Egyptian archaeology - people and places 1B ADED1170E
- Academic Session: 2019-20
- School: Short Courses
- Credits: 10
- Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Available to Erasmus Students: Yes
Short Description
This course builds on topics covered in Ancient Egyptian archaeology-people and places 1A but can be taken independently. It focuses on the material culture associated with specific people or groups of people in the past, examining the archaeological traces left behind by diverse communities incorporating various social levels, including workers' villages, garrisons and the remains of New Kingdom palace sites.
Timetable
Block 2
2 hours per week for 10 weeks
Wednesdays
19.00-21.00
Requirements of Entry
None
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
1 worksheet (object/person profile of c. 1000 words): 30% - due in Week 6
1 essay (c. 1500 words): 70% - due in Week 10
Course Aims
This course focuses on the material culture associated with specific people or groups of people in the past, examining the archaeological traces left behind by diverse communities incorporating various social levels, Through the interpretation of archaeological evidence, students will reconstruct material life histories of particular individuals in the ancient record. Students will also use ancient texts in translation for case studies of individuals, where possible.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
■ Interpret and discuss with confidence the archaeological record for both ancient individuals and communities
■ Analyse the evidence for social stratification, and be able to discuss patterns within and across sites
■ Compare and contrast mortuary evidence with that derived from settings of everyday life, and discuss how this affects modern reconstructions of life in ancient Egypt.
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.