Ancient Egyptian Archaeology 1A
Key facts
- Cost: £170
- Credits: 10
Summary
This course focuses on the material culture of both lived and funerary spaces in ancient Egypt. Students will study a broad range of sites both within and on the borders of the Egyptian world - from villages like Amarna and Deir el-Medina, to quarry sites like Hatnub and Serabit el-Khadim, to necropoleis like Saqqara and the West Bank of Thebes. Students will also learn about the key figures in Egyptian archaeology of the past
By the end of the course students should be able to:
- identify and discuss the main theoretical issues in Egyptian archaeology, and the effect they have had (and continue to have) on the practice of archaeology, including how they have affected key archaeologists of the past
- discuss the opinions they have formed on the issues surrounding the treatment of excavated material in museum contexts
- interpret material evidence from ancient Egypt, from broader settlement patterns across time to the specifics of particular sites
- compare and contrast the lived and funerary domains.
Who is this course for?
Anyone with an interest in Ancient Egyptian history and culture.
Qualifications/credits
10 credits at SCQF 7 / Level 1.
These credits can contribute towards the attainment of one of the following
- Certificate or Diploma in Higher Education
- Certificate in Higher Education in Egyptology (Language)
- Certificate in Higher Education in Egyptology (material culture)
- Diploma in Higher Education in Egyptology
Assessment
- 1 x Worksheet (c. 1000 words: profile of an object/site): 30%
- 1 x Essay (c.1500 words): 70%
Mode of study
This 10-week course will be delivered via 2-hour seminars led by a tutor.
Course materials will be provided via our online learning platform Moodle.
Prospects
Can begin your study of Ancient History or Archaeology at university level.
Find out more
The University holds open days throughout the year where you can meet with staff to discuss our short course provision. Find out more about University of Glasgow open days
Available sessions
- Date: 15/01/2025 - 19/03/2025
Day: Wednesday
Time: 18:30 - 20:30
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