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AHPG872 – Old Kingdom Archaeology, History and Documents
2019 – S1 Evening
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Naguib Kanawati
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MAncHist or GradCertAncHist
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The unit will examine the archaeological remains of the Egyptian Old Kingdom period from different sites and particularly those of Saqqara, Giza, Deir el-Gebrawi, Meir, El-Hammamiya, Akhmim, Abydos and Aswan, with a focus on analysing the art, architecture and material culture from funerary contexts. Special emphasis will be given to understanding the administrative system and the daily life of the Egyptians in the period. A study of the important texts will be undertaken and include the biographies of Djau and Harkhuf. (Students can study the texts either in the original language or in English with historical commentary)
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Presentation 1 | 20% | No | Weekly |
| A Study of a Document | 20% | No | Weekly |
| Tut. attendance/ participation | 10% | No | Weekly |
| Essay | 30% | No | Week 10 |
| Class test | 20% | No | week 12 |
Presentation 1
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 20%
Presentation on a historical Problem.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
A Study of a Document
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 20%
The study of a document.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
Tut. attendance/ participation
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 10%
Attending and participating in tutorial discussions.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
Essay
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 30%
Writing a research essay, 2000 words
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
Class test
Due: week 12
Weighting: 20%
A 1 hour in class test in an essay form.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
Delivery and Resources
In the first week students will each select a topic on a historical problem and another on the analysis of a document in translation. In the following meetings students will present the result of their research, followed by discussion.
A. History and Archaeology topics to research:
1. Study the transition from the 5th to the 6th Dynasty and the problems of succession.
2. Study the evidence from the 12th Upper Egyptian province with regard to provincial administration.
3. El-Qusiya is the most fertile region of Egypt. How did the central authorities keep it tied to the Crown.
4. Examine the ties between the central government and the central province of Abydos.
5. To what extent was provincial art influenced by that of Memphite art. How did this come about?
6. Study the suggested causes for the collapse of the Old Kingdom, then examine one of the causes in detail.
B. Examine one of the following documents, in detail, with the purpose of understanding Egyptian history/culture:
1, The biography of Weni
2. The biography of Harkhuf
3. The biography of Djau
4. Inscriptions stating the construction of the tomb of one's father/relative.
5. What texts tell us about the system of promotion of officials.
6. Study the threats inscribed in tombs and the Letters to the Dead in order to understand the powers of the dead.
Unit Schedule
Weekly presentations and discussion on the allocated topics
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Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
Assessment tasks
- Presentation 1
- A Study of a Document
- Tut. attendance/ participation
- Essay
- Class test
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
Assessment tasks
- Presentation 1
- A Study of a Document
- Tut. attendance/ participation
- Essay
- Class test
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
Assessment tasks
- Presentation 1
- A Study of a Document
- Tut. attendance/ participation
- Essay
- Class test
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
Assessment tasks
- Presentation 1
- A Study of a Document
- Tut. attendance/ participation
- Essay
- Class test
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
Assessment tasks
- Presentation 1
- A Study of a Document
- Tut. attendance/ participation
- Essay
- Class test
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
- 1- Find, analyse and interpret primary and secondary sources and present the information in an oral format. 2- Work with and respond to the views of staff and other students in the unit in an oral form. 3- Actively participate in group discussion. 4- Plan and revise work according to the unit schedule. 5- Use texts in translation from the Old and Middle Kingdoms. 6- Analyse and express your judgement about historical issues in an oral and written form. 7- Interpret written and archaeological evidence with appreciation and understanding
Assessment tasks
- Presentation 1
- A Study of a Document
- Tut. attendance/ participation
- Essay
- Class test