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AHIS3150 – Hieroglyphic Egyptian C
2021 – 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
Convenor and Lecturer
Dr. Camilla Di Biase-Dyson
Contact via Email
Arts Precinct, Level 1, Office B 121
By appointment
Co-Convenor
Dr. Susanne Binder
Contact via Email
Arts Precinct, Level 1, Office B 111
By appointment
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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 and recall 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 technical terms 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.
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 (Assignments, Exam) 2. Accuracy of translation (Assignments, Exam) 3. Comprehensiveness and accuracy, employing appropriate linguistic metalanguage, of grammatical commentary (Assignments and Exam). 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.
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.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Translation and grammar exercises | 40% | No | Weeks 4, 6, 11 |
| Essay | 20% | No | Week 9 |
| Exam | 40% | No | 03.06.2021 |
Translation and grammar exercises
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Weeks 4, 6, 11
Weighting: 40%
In selected weeks, homework will be submitted to be graded.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- recognize and recall Egyptian vocabulary at an advanced level.
- recognize and recall Egyptian script and how it functions at an advanced level.
- assess the grammar required for the translation of Egyptian texts appropriate to level of study.
- explore and appraise relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools.
- employ linguistic technical terms at an advanced level.
- integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing advanced Egyptian texts.
Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 20%
Students will write an essay on a literary historical aspect of a selected Egyptian text.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- analyse the significance of Egyptian for the study of ancient Egyptian culture.
Exam
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 3 hours
Due: 03.06.2021
Weighting: 40%
Open book exam (you will be permitted to use a grammar and dictionary) of 3 hours.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- recognize and recall Egyptian vocabulary at an advanced level.
- recognize and recall Egyptian script and how it functions at an advanced level.
- assess the grammar required for the translation of Egyptian texts appropriate to level of study.
- explore and appraise relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools.
- employ linguistic technical terms at an advanced level.
- integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing advanced Egyptian texts.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
The unit is taught in a block of 3 hours, Lecture and Tutorial combined. The class is recorded on Echo360 which links the audio recording and the video capture of the material projected on screen. External students will be required to listen to and work through the recording of the class which will be available shortly after the conclusion of the on-campus session. The unit also has an iLearn website to which all students have access. You will be expected to read carefully 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
• Week 1 | Introduction to the course, Grammar revision, Introduction to pWestcar
• Week 2 | Grammar I: Cleft Sentences (revision), Questions and pAy-Auxiliary, Reading pWestcar
• Week 3 | Grammar II: Topicalisation and Conditional Clauses, Reading pWestcar
• Week 4 | English-Egyptian Translation I, Reading pWestcar
• Week 5 | English-Egyptian Translation II, Reading pWestcar
• Week 6 | Introduction to Hieratic, Reading pWestcar, Introduction to Sinuhe
• Week 7 | Hieratic palaeography, Reading Sinuhe
• Week 8 | Hieratic III, Reading Sinuhe
• Week 9 | Hieratic IV, Reading Sinuhe
• Week 10 | Introduction to Theaurus Linguae Aegyptiae, Reading Sinuhe
• Week 11 | History of Egyptian, Reading Sinuhe
• Week 12 | History of Egyptian, Reading Sinuhe
• Week 13 | Exam
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- 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
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). 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
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook