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Egypt Under the Pharaohs with the NGV (ANCW20003)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Winter Term
Email: becky.clifton@unimelb.edu.au
August
Email: bedavis@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Winter Term August |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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. This unique subject, designed to coincide with the opening of the National Gallery of Victoria's (NGV) 2024 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition, ‘Pharaoh’, will delve into the multifaceted character of Egyptian civilisation that endured until the Roman conquest of Egypt in 30 BCE. 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 ancient Egypt.
The subject will explore the monuments, reliefs, inscriptions, literature, and material culture of the royal rulers from the Egyptian dynasties, dating from about 2950-30 BCE (with brief interruptions of foreign rule). This comprehensive study will provide students with unparalleled insights into the power and authority of one of the ancient world's most enduring civilisations. The focus on object-based learning is a vital aspect of this subject. Knowledge acquisition will be enriched through the study and handling of authentic ancient objects in the University’s collections and through the viewing and discussion of works in the NGV’s exhibition.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Demonstrate 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.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
Semester 2
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An artefact analysis
| Week 5 | 15% |
Written assessment
| Week 8 | 40% |
A take-home exam
| During the examination period | 35% |
Tutorial participation
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
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 |
Winter Term
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An artefact analysis
| One week from the start of teaching | 15% |
Written assessment
| During the teaching period | 40% |
A take-home exam
| One week after the end of teaching | 35% |
Tutorial participation
| During the teaching period | 10% |
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
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Winter Term
Coordinator Becky Clifton Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 28 hours: 12 x 90 minute lectures and 10 x 1-hour tutorials Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 June 2024 to 5 July 2024 Last self-enrol date 26 June 2024 Census date 5 July 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 July 2024 Assessment period ends 15 July 2024 Winter Term contact information
Email: becky.clifton@unimelb.edu.au
- August
Principal coordinator Brent Davis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 29 hours: Lecture: 2 x 1.5 hours lectures in the first two weeks (Week 3 & 4), and 1 x 1.5 hours lecture weekly for the remaining weeks. Tutorial: 2 x 1 hour tutorial in Week 5 and 1 x 1 hour tutorial weekly in the rest of the 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
Email: bedavis@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Additional delivery details
Please note: This subject has an enrolment quota of 92 for the winter intensive only. Selection is automated, based on the order in which students enrol. Successful enrolment in this subject guarantees a space unless you withdraw.
If the winter availability is full, please contact the subject coordinator to be placed on the waiting list, as places may become available. As entry into the winter availability is based only on the order in which students enrol, special permission will not be offered to any students.
Any students who cannot enrol in the winter intensive can enrol in the semester 2 availability.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Subject readings will be available online
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This subject contributes to the following:
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- 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