Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Stephen Llewelyn
Contact via stephen.llewelyn@mq.edu.au
Unit Convenor
Boyo Ockinga
Contact via boyo.ockinga@mq.edu.au
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Permission of Executive Dean of Faculty
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Students can choose between an option in West Semitic languages or Egyptian religious texts (Session 1) or in Late Egyptian (Session 2)
West Semitic languages: In the past decade literacy has become a key issue in the debate over state formation and the historical reliability of the biblical record. Documentary texts in West Semitic languages have been important pieces of evidence in the debate. This unit is an extension unit to AHIS259 for those interested in reading documentary texts in Hebrew, Moabite and Aramaic. This unit is of particular interest to students who wish to study in greater detail the history of Ancient Israel and Judah. Texts are translated from their original languages with a focus on palaeography, grammar and historical context. The convenor and contact person is Dr Stephen Llewelyn.
Egyptian Religious Documents: Original sources in the hieroglyphic script dealing with Egyptian religion will be studied. Selections from the Pyramid Texts, the Coffin Texts and the Book of the Dead will be read as well as a number of hymns and prayers from the Middle and New Kingdoms. As well as considering their religious content, the grammar, genre and literary structure of the texts will also be analysed. The convenor and contact person is Associate Professor Boyo Ockinga.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Examination | 40% | July 8, 2014 |
Major essay | 40% | May 16, 2014 |
Participation and presentation | 20% | Continuous |
Due: July 8, 2014
Weighting: 40%
Egyptology
The exam will be held in the first week of the recess. There will be two texts (one
seen and one unseen) to transliterate and translate, with comments on grammar and
historical / religious content. Students will be allowed to use an Egyptian grammar
and dictionary.
Ancient Near East
The exam will be held in the first week of the recess. There will be two texts (one
seen and one unseen) to translate, with questions on their grammar and
historical content. The examination will be open-book.
Due: May 16, 2014
Weighting: 40%
Egyptology
Students will write an essay of ca. 3000 words on a given ancient Egyptian religious
text. The essay will require the transliteration and translation of the hieroglyphic
text, a commentary on given points of grammar and a commentary on the text's
theological content, literary structure and literary tradition.
Ancient Near East
Students will write an essay of ca. 3000 words on any topic drawn from the weekly schedule of readings. The essay will require a translation of the selected text, a commentary on given points of grammar and a commentary on (a) the text's literary structure and tradition/genre, and (b) its significance for modern historical investigation.
Due: Continuous
Weighting: 20%
Egyptology
Students will be required to prepare translations of the texts to be studied in class, to attend all classes, participate in the translation, analysis and interpretation of the texts and to read all required secondary literature,.
Ancient Near East
Students will be required to prepare translations of the texts to be studied in class, to attend all classes and to read all required, secondary literature. Students will also be assessed on a 30 minute presentation given on one of the topics in the unit schedule.
Egyptology and Ancient Near East
Classes will be held on campus, North Ryde, at the arranged time. The unit has an iLearn site and relevant texts and readings will be placed on it for students.
Egyptology
Each class will involve the transliteration, translation and discussion of an ancient Egyptian religious text. The following texts will be read:
Pyramid Texts Spell 264
Pyramid Texts Spell 270
Coffin Texts Spell 1130
Book of the Dead Chapter 30
Louvre C 286 Stele of Amenmose with hymn to Osiris
Hymn to Aton from tomb of Ay
Berlin 20377 Stele of Nebre
Background readings from the secondary literature will also be set for the various texts
Ancient Near East
Week 1 - Introduction to archaic script
Week 2: Numbers 22 + abecedaries and writing
Week 3: Numbers 23 + Moabite stone
Week 4: Numbers 24 + Kuntillet Ajrud
Week 5: Numbers 25 + Tel Dan inscription
Week 6: Balaam tradition elsewhere in Bible + Siloam inscription
Week 7: Deir 'Alla - the archaeology
Week 8: No class
Week 9: Deir 'Alla - Combination I
Week 10 Deir 'Alla - Combination II
Weeks 11-13 - To be determined by class interests.
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Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
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Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
EXTENSIONS
Extensions for assignments can only be granted for medical reasons or on compassionate grounds. Without documentation (medical or counselling certificates) or prior staff approval, a penalty of 2% a day, including weekends, will be applied. If required, applications for extensions should be made before the assignment's due date.
SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS
Assignments can be submitted in hard copy through the Arts Student Centre on Level 1, W6A, or electronically through the iLearn site.
COMPLETION OF UNIT
A student is required to achieve an overall mark of 50% or above to complete the unit satisfactorily and to submit all pieces of written work
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29/01/2014 | The Description and Prerequisites were updated. |
28/01/2014 | The Description was updated. |