Ancient Egyptian Texts 1B
Key facts
- Cost: £170
- Credits: 10
Summary
Following on from Ancient Egyptian texts 1A, this course continues to teach you how to read ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. It can be taken by those wishing to brush up rusty hieroglyphic reading skills, but is not suitable for complete beginners. We continue to learn about Middle Egyptian grammar, reading further funerary texts but turning our attention also to royal inscriptions. Again, we contextualise the texts we are reading against the backdrop of ancient Egyptian culture.
Please note: Students should have completed Ancient Egyptian texts 1A or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
This Courses Aims to:
- Build upon skills and knowledge acquired in Ancient Egyptian Texts 1A.
- Cover more complex funerary inscriptions and introduce students to royal inscriptions
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a confident knowledge of the Egyptian hieroglyphic script and the Middle Egyptian language through their translation and commentary skills
- Contextualise the inscriptions studied in class and for assessment within broader ancient Egyptian culture
- Analyse key topics pertaining to the textual material studied within ancient Egyptian religion and royal culture.
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 translation exercise: 30%
- 1 x End of course exam involving two translation exercises (one ‘seen’, i.e. covered during the course, one unseen) and a short essay question: 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: 10/04/2025 - 12/06/2025
Day: Thursday
Time: 18:30 - 20:30
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