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AHIX8252 – Egypt in the Age of Akhenaten and Tutankhamun
2020 – Session 1, Fully online/virtual
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Boyo Ockinga
Contact via email
Australian Hearing Hub, South Wing, Level 2.653
By arrangement
Alice McClymont
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MAncHist (OUA) or GradCertAncHist (OUA)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
AHIS8252
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The Amarna Age in Egypt was a time of great change and upheaval; it is best known for the religious reforms of Amenhotep IV/ Akhenaten, who attempted to replace a long-established polytheistic theology with a monotheistic one. It was also a time when Egypt's position in the Near East was under challenge from a resurgent Hittite kingdom. The interpretation of the history of the period is controversial with diverse points of view. This unit examines central historical issues of the Amana Age (from the reign of Amenhotep III to Tutankhamun). Students will evaluate the modern scholarship of the period through analysing and interpreting the relevant written sources (royal and non-royal) in translation against the background of the archaeological record, art and architecture. |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the corpus of royal and private monumental inscriptions of the late 18th Dynasty / Amarna Age.
- ULO2: Evaluate at an advanced level the historical significance of documentary sources through the analysis and interpretation of texts in conjunction with iconographic and archaeological sources.
- ULO3: Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of central historical issues of the New Kingdom, in particular the late 18th Dynasty / Amarna Period.
- ULO4: Evaluate modern historical interpretations of the history of the late 18th Dynasty against their use of the relevant primary sources.
Assessment Tasks
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General Assessment Information
Your work will be assessed against: Appropriate use of secondary literature (Documentary Project, Essay), clarity of argument, structure and expression (Documentary Project, Essay, Exam). The marking rubric for the essay is provided on iLearn.
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Graded units will use the following grades: HD High Distinction 85-100 D Distinction 75-84 Cr Credit 65-74 P Pass 50-64 F Fail 0-49
IMPORTANT NOTE ON FINAL MARKS: Please note with respect to the marks you receive for work during the session: the marks given are indicative only; final marks will be determined after moderation. See further the note on Results in the Policies and Procedures section below.
Delivery and Resources
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The unit is delivered via iLearn and Echo360 which links the audio recording and the video capture of the visual material used to illustrate the lecture. External students will be required to listen to and work through the recordings of the classes.
PC and Internet access are required. Basic computer skills (e.g., internet, iLearn, word processing, Powerpoint) are also a requirement. Please consult teaching staff for any further, more specific requirements.
Recommended Textbooks
David O’Connor & Eric H. Cline, Amenhotep III. Perspectives on his Reign (Ann Arbor, 1998)
Barry Kemp, The City of Akhenaten and Nefertiti. Amarna and its People (London, 2012)
Ronald T. Ridley, Akhenaten. A historian’s view (Cairo, 2019)
Aidan Dodson, Amarna Sunrise (Cairo, 2014)
Aidan Dodson, Amarna Sunset (Cairo, 2009)
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- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
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Results
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Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 17/02/2020 | Due date of contributions to tutorial discussion board. |