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AHIS3150 – Hieroglyphic Egyptian C
2020 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Boyo Ockinga
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(20cp at 2000 level including AHIS279 or AHIS2150) or AHIS378
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit builds on AHIS2150 and is designed to expand and deepen your knowledge of the Egyptian hieroglyphic script and the grammar and syntax of Middle Egyptian language. You will be introduced to the grammatical and lexical tools necessary to do advanced work in Egyptian language. You will do a close reading (in the hieroglyphic script) of the classic Middle Egyptian ‘Tale of Sinuhe’, in the course of which the grammar and syntax of the text will be analysed in detail and the literary and historical background of the text will be discussed. You will be introduced to the main features of Old Egyptian and how it differs from Middle Egyptian and gain an understanding of the place of Middle Egyptian in the history of the ancient Egyptian language. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: recognize and recall Egyptian script and how it functions at an advanced level.
- ULO2: recognize Egyptian vocabulary at an advanced level.
- ULO3: assess the grammar required for the translation of Egyptian texts appropriate to level of study.
- ULO4: explore and appraise relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools
- ULO5: employ linguistic metalanguage at an advanced level
- ULO6: integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing advanced Egyptian texts.
- ULO7: analyse the significance of Egyptian for the study of ancient Egyptian culture.
Assessment Tasks
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General Assessment Information
Prerequisite: To take this unit, students are required to have completed AHIS2150 Hieroglyphic Egyptian or its equivalent.
To successfully complete the unit, students are required to complete ALL assessment tasks on time by the due dates specified on iLearn and achieve a minimum of 50% for all components.
Your work will be assessed against:
1. Accuracy of transliteration of hieroglyphic texts (Weekly assignments, Exam) 2. Accuracy of translation (Weekly assignments, Exam) 3. Comprehensiveness and accuracy, employing appropriate linguistic metalanguage, of grammatical commentary (Weekly assignments and Exam) - a model is provided on the Unit iLearn site. 4. Appropriate use of secondary literature, clarity of argument, structure and expression (Essay).
The marking rubric for the essay is provided on iLearn.
Late Submission and Special Consideration
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
For extensions, see the Special Consideration policy below under Policies and Procedures
GRADES The grade a student receives will signify their overall performance in meeting the learning outcomes of a unit of study. Grades will not be awarded by reference to the achievement of other students nor allocated to fit a predetermined distribution. In determining a grade, due weight will be given to the learning outcomes and level of a unit (ie 100, 200, 300, 800 etc). 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: that 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 taught on campus Thursdays 12:00 – 15:00 in 4 Western Road – 210 Tutorial Room. For the official MQ Timetable consult the website: https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2020. This website will display up-to-date information on your classes and classroom locations.
The unit is taught in a block of 3 hours, Lecture and Tutorial combined ("Lectorial").
The unit has an iLearn website to which all students have access. All students are expected to read the material on the site, download material for the classes and upload preparation/homework exercises and assignments.
Students will require reliable internet access and a computer.
Required Textbooks
B. Ockinga, A Concise Grammar of Middle Egyptian 3rd ed. (Mainz, 2008)
R.O. Faulkner, A Concise Dictionary of Middle Egyptian (Oxford, 1962 & reprints)
Recommended Textbook
A.H. Gardiner, Egyptian Grammar 3rd ed. (Oxford, 1957 & reprints)
Unit Schedule
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• Week 1 | Word Order, Introduction to Sinuhe
• Week 2 | Topicalisation (Concise Grammar §§123-126)| Story of Sinuhe
• Week 3 | Word Order: Topicalisation 2 | Story of Sinuhe cont.
• Week 4 | Conditional Clauses | Story of Sinuhe cont.
• Week 5 | English-Egyptian Translation I| Story of Sinuhe cont.
• Week 6 | Epexegesis | Parataxis| Story of Sinuhe cont.
• Week 7 | English - Egyptian translation II | Story of Sinuhe cont.
• Week 8 | Introduction to Theaurus Linguae Aegyptiae | Story of Sinuhe cont.
• Week 9 | Story of Sinuhe cont.
• Week 10 | Differences between OE & ME (I) | Story of Sinuhe cont.
• Week 11 | Differences between OE & ME (II) | Story of Sinuhe cont.
• Week 12 | Story of Sinuhe cont.
• Week 13 | Exam
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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.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
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Results
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