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Ancient Egyptian 1 (ANCW10006)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Ancient Egyptian writing or language. It introduces students to the writing and grammar of Ancient Egyptian through word formation, sentence formation, transliteration and translation, and the reading of simple hieroglyphic texts.
Background information on ancient Egyptian culture is woven into the subject matter throughout the semester. The aim is for students to acquire the basic elements of the grammar, syntax, vocabulary and writing system of Ancient Egyptian, and to attain reading skills sufficient to begin reading simple literary and non-literary hieroglyphic texts. Students who successfully complete this subject may progress to Ancient Egyptian 2.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Outline the basic elements of the grammar, syntax, vocabulary and writing system of Ancient Egyptian
- Attain reading skills sufficient to begin reading simple hieroglyphic texts
- Discover the importance of reading ancient texts in the original languages for the study of history and the ancient world in general.
- Translate basic Ancient Egyptian sentences to English
- Expand their understanding of Ancient Egyptian culture with Ancient Egyptian terminology.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Develop critical thinking skills to analyse and evaluate concepts, beliefs, considering multiple perspectives, and supporting evidence
- Communicate effectively in writing and synthesis an argument in cogent form
- Evaluate the impact of social, ethical, and cultural contexts
- Acquire greater confidence in tackling unfamiliar problems
- Reflect on the communication conventions of another culture
- Conduct independent research and effectively manage information.
Last updated: 9 February 2025