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AHIX8252 – Egypt in the Age of Akhenaten and Tutankhamun
2024 – Session 1, Online-flexible
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Camilla Di Biase-Dyson
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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. |
Important Academic Dates
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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.
General Assessment Information
Guidelines for preparing the assessment tasks as well as assessment criteria are available on iLearn. The assessment tasks are compulsory in this unit. Each assessment task has a due date and students are expected to submit their work on time.
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 rubrics for the Documentary Project and the Essay are provided on iLearn.
Late Assessment Submission Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.
This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special Consideration application (https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/special-consideration). The Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic.
Please note that grading decisions for each assessment task will be moderated against the set criteria and standards before task results are released.
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.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam | 30% | No | 28.05.2024 (Tuesday of Week 13) |
| Contribution to discussion board | 10% | No | Weeks 5–8 and 10–11. Topics assigned Week 1 |
| Documentary Project | 30% | No | Date TBC in Week 1 |
| Essay | 30% | No | Week 9 |
Exam
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 28.05.2024 (Tuesday of Week 13)
Weighting: 30%
Students will do an exam that involves the analysis and discussion of the historical significance of specific texts and iconographic and archaeological sources; answering questions on specific historical issues of the late 18th Dynasty
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the corpus of royal and private monumental inscriptions of the late 18th Dynasty / Amarna Age.
- 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.
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of central historical issues of the New Kingdom, in particular the late 18th Dynasty / Amarna Period.
- Evaluate modern historical interpretations of the history of the late 18th Dynasty against their use of the relevant primary sources.
Contribution to discussion board
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Weeks 5–8 and 10–11. Topics assigned Week 1
Weighting: 10%
Students will participate in an online activities in which the material presented in the Documentary Projects will be discussed. They will make a written contribution to a discussion board
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 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.
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of central historical issues of the New Kingdom, in particular the late 18th Dynasty / Amarna Period.
Documentary Project
Assessment Type 1: Media presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Date TBC in Week 1
Weighting: 30%
Students will write a documentary project on a specified topic based on the analysis of textual, iconographic and archaeological evidence. They will prepare a PPT presentation, that includes audio narration, on the results of their research.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 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.
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of central historical issues of the New Kingdom, in particular the late 18th Dynasty / Amarna Period.
Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 45 hours
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 30%
Students will write an essay on a topic on the history of the late 18th Dynasty. The essay will require an evaluation of secondary sources based on the analysis of primary sources (textual, iconographical and archaeological).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the corpus of royal and private monumental inscriptions of the late 18th Dynasty / Amarna Age.
- 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.
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of central historical issues of the New Kingdom, in particular the late 18th Dynasty / Amarna Period.
- Evaluate modern historical interpretations of the history of the late 18th Dynasty against their use of the relevant primary sources.
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 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
Aidan Dodson, Amarna Sunset (Cairo, 2009)
Aidan Dodson, Amarna Sunrise (Cairo, 2014)
Barry Kemp, The City of Akhenaten and Nefertiti. Amarna and its People (London, 2012)
David O’Connor & Eric H. Cline, Amenhotep III. Perspectives on his Reign (Ann Arbor, 1998)
Ronald T. Ridley, Akhenaten. A historian’s view (Cairo, 2019)
Unit Schedule
Please consult iLearn site for the Weekly Schedule. It will also be updated as the presentation topics are taken on by unit participants.
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
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution 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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Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
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Unit information based on version 2024.01 of the Handbook