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Ancient Egyptian 4 (ANCW20024)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject is designed for students who have completed Ancient Egyptian 3. In this subject, final work is undertaken on writing, grammar and syntax to revise, consolidate and complete students' knowledge of the language and its complex script, with the aim of enabling students to translate Egyptian hieroglyphic texts critically and independently. In particular, this subject focuses on a thorough overview of Egyptian participles and clauses.

Students are exposed to increasingly difficult texts (most now consisting of multiple sentences) 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 most literary and non-literary Middle Egyptian hieroglyphic texts solely with the aid of a dictionary and reference-grammar.

Intended learning outcomes

Students that successfully complete the subject should:

  • Be familiar with most of the elements of the grammar, syntax, vocabulary and writing system of Middle Egyptian
  • Acquire an in-depth knowledge of Egyptian participles and clauses
  • Acquire the ability to critically and independently translate most literary and non-literary Middle Egyptian hieroglyphic texts solely with the aid of a dictionary and a reference-grammar
  • Continue to discover how reading original texts can enhance our understanding of ancient people.

Last updated: 21 February 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ANCW20023 Ancient Egyptian 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 21 February 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

5 in-class assessment exercises consisting of transliteration and translation of hieroglyphic texts, equivalent to 500 words each and weighted at 12% each.

  • 2500 words
From Week 2 to Week 1060%

A 1.5-hour examination

  • 90 minutes
During the examination period40%
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 periodN/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 semesterN/A

Last updated: 21 February 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorFelicity Smith
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours48 hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture and 2 x 1.5 hour tutorials per week for 12 weeks
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    smith.f1@unimelb.edu.au

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Further information

Last updated: 21 February 2024