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Egypt Under the Pharaohs (ANCW20003)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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The Egyptians are one of the most captivating peoples of the ancient world, and their distinctive civilisation, which flourished in the Nile Valley from the early third millennium BCE onwards, continues to fascinate scholars and enthusiasts alike. Through a systematic survey spanning the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms, as well as the Late and Ptolemaic Periods, students will be introduced to the historical and cultural achievements of dynastic Egypt. 

Object-based learning is an important focus of this subject. Knowledge acquisition will be reinforced through the study and handling of authentic ancient objects in the classroom. Study of the monuments, reliefs, inscriptions, literature and material remains of the royal rulers of the period covered by the native Egyptian dynasties from about 2950-332 BCE (with the brief interruptions of foreign rule) will provide students with a unique insight into the power and authority of one the ancient world’s most enduring empires.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to: 

  • Develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of the literary evidence and material culture of the ancient Egyptian pharaonic civilisation
  • Apply appropriate critical skills and methodologies (including historical, literary and archaeological) to the research and analysis of the ancient Egyptian civilisation
  • Identify and engage critically with primary sources for the interpretation of ancient Egyptian civilisation
  • Identify and engage critically with scholarship in the field of Egyptian archaeology and the ancient pharaonic civilisation
  • Approach all evidence about the ancient Egyptian civilisation with intellectual honesty and a respect for ethical values
  • Work effectively, in groups and independently, to identify, discuss and critically analyse key issues in the interpretation of Egyptian archaeology and the ancient pharaonic civilisation
  • Communicate interpretations of ancient Egyptian texts and artefacts effectively, both orally and in writing.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students 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: 20 November 2024