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Ancient Egyptian 2 (ANCW10007)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
August
Overview
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In this subject, students consolidate the basic elements covered in Ancient Egyptian 1, and are introduced to more complex grammar and syntax, as well as some of the issues involved in interpreting an ancient language. Increasingly difficult texts are read from a variety of sources. Background information on ancient Egyptian culture is woven into the subject matter throughout the semester. By the end of the subject, students should have a sufficient grasp of the language and script to read hieroglyphic texts of moderate difficulty with vocabulary assistance. Students who successfully complete this subject may progress to Ancient Egyptian 3.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- Acquire an understanding of the elements of the grammar, syntax, vocabulary and writing system of Ancient Egyptian
- Attain reading skills sufficient to begin reading hieroglyphic texts of moderate difficulty with vocabulary assistance.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- Develop their analytic and problem-solving skills
- Acquire greater confidence in tackling unfamiliar problems
- Become familiar with the communication conventions of another culture.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ANCW10006 | Ancient Egyptian 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ANCW10005
ANCW20020
ANCW30022
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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In-class assessment exercises
| Week 2 | 12% |
In-class assessment exercises
| Week 4 | 12% |
In-class assessment exercises
| Week 6 | 12% |
In-class assessment exercises
| Week 8 | 12% |
In-class assessment exercises
| Week 10 | 12% |
An examination
| During the examination period | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- August
Coordinator Brent Davis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours – Lecture: 2 x 1 hour lecture in Week 3 & 6, and 1 x 1 hour lecture weekly for the remaining weeks. Tutorial: 3 x 1.5 hours tutorial in Week 4, 5, 7 & 9, and 2 x 1.5 hours tutorial weekly for the remaining weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 5 August 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 20 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 11 October 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 August contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
James P. Allen. Middle Egyptian: An Introduction to the Language and Culture of Hieroglyphs (3rd Edition), Cambridge University Press, 2014
Recommended texts and other resources
Raymond O. Faulkner. A Concise Dictionary of Middle Egyptian, Oxford: Griffith Institute, 1962 (reprinted 2015)
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
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- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024