Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Susanne Binder
Contact via susanne.binder@mq.edu.au
W6A 537
by appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(AHIS279 or AHST360 or AHIS378) and (AHIS280 or AHST261)
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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 investigates aspects of the history of the early 18th Dynasty, down to the reign of Thutmosis III, through an interpretation of a range of written sources (royal and non-royal) in the original language against the background of the archaeological record, art and architecture. The texts read are primarily from the reigns of Hatshepsut and Thutmosis III. The unit is designed to deepen students' knowledge of Middle Egyptian language through a close reading of the texts.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Participation | 15% | Weeks 1-12 |
Presentation | 10% | as per unit schedule |
Essay | 35% | Mon Week 10 |
Exam | 40% | Week 13 |
Due: Weeks 1-12
Weighting: 15%
In every class, students demonstrate their motivation for the subject: they have prepared (transliterated, translated) the Egyptian texts prior to coming to class; they are called on to translate, comment on the grammatical structure in class; they ask questions that help drive our investigation of the ancient sources. Important are the quality and regularity of interaction in class and in a limited number of forums on the iLearn site.
Due: as per unit schedule
Weighting: 10%
Brief Oral Presentation in class (15 minutes) of a monument, a site or a personality dating to the early 18th Dynasty.
Due: Mon Week 10
Weighting: 35%
2500-word research essay. Students investigate an original text in its historical and cultural context.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
2-hour class test: transliteration, translation and historical commentary of a text dating to the early 18th Dynasty. This test will be held in class in Week 13, on Tuesday June 10, 2014.
AHIS373 is taught on campus at Macquarie University. The unit is conducted as a lectorial in a 3-hour block, which means that lecture and tutorial are integrated allowing for sustained student participation.
For the location of the class, check Macquarie University timetable webpage https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2014/
There is no set textbook for this unit. An extensive bibliography for AHIS373 is provided on iLearn from which readings will be set for the historical themes discussed in class. The hieroglyphic texts are available in online resources. Students will continue to use the language reference works they have used in previous units (AHIS278 and AHIS378): Ockinga, Concise Grammar of Middle Egyptian and Faulkner, Concise Dictionary of Middle Egyptian.
Technology used and required
AHIS373 has an accompanying iLearn site for resources and Discussion Forums that students will log on to regularly. PC and internet access are therefore required as well as basic computer skills (e.g. internet browing) and skills in word processing. Please consult the unit convenor for any further, more specific requirements.
Attendance
It is compulsory for all students to attend all the lectorials and to actively participate in the learning activites of this unit, both in class and on the accompanying iLearn site. Students need to log on to the iLearn site regularly for supportive materials, forums and assessment. Students absent due to illness or other valid reasons should notify the Unit Convenor or the Department Administrator (ancienthistory@mq.edu.au / phone 9850 8833). Repeated unexplained absences will result in a deduction of percentage points from the final result of the unit or exclusion from this unit. For the rules on Extensions and Penalties, see below.
Participation
Students are expected to participate actively in the lectorials as well as in the online component of the unit on iLearn.
Punctuality
Students are expected to arrive on campus on time for classes (arriving late is disruptive to the group).
Preparation
Preparing for the weekly classes (i.e. transliterating and translating the set text, reading the scheduled accompanying scholarly texts), participating in the online forums and the on-time submission of assignments are a compulsory component of the unit. This aims at building the student's competence in understanding and analysing the unit material. Regular and thorough preparation with develop the student's confidence in translating, understanding and analysing ancient hieroglyphic texts. Consistent and diligent preparation will lead to a positive learning experience.
Workload
Students are expected to invest 3 hours of work per credit point per week over a 15-week period to satisfactorily complete the unit. This means a total of 135 hours. This time includes the attendance at the lectorial.
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.
Successful completion
The student is required to complete all the assignments and the final test by the due date (for details see section on "Assessment Tasks"). To complete the unit successfully, the student will need to submit all pieces of written work and to achieve an overall mark of 50% or above.
AHIS373 – Egypt in the New Kingdom
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Historical theme |
Texts |
Week 1 |
Introduction: The Early 18th Dynasty |
Text 1 |
Week 2 |
The Ahmosid and Thutmosid royal family (1) |
Text 1 |
Week 3 |
The Ahmosid and Thutmosid royal family (2) |
Text 2 |
Week 4 |
The Ahmosid and Thutmosid royal family (3) |
Text 2 |
Week 5 |
The king's contemporaries (1) |
Text 3 |
Week 6 |
The king's contemporaries (2) |
Text 3 |
Week 7 |
The concept of imperialism and the Empire (1) |
Text 4 |
Week 8 |
The concept of imperialism and the Empire (2) |
Text 4 |
Week 9 |
The concept of imperialism and the Empire (3) |
Text 5 |
Week 10 |
Focus on primary sources in the original language: close reading |
Text 5 |
Week 11 |
Focus on primary sources in the original language: close reading |
Text 6 |
Week 12 |
Focus on primary sources in the original language: close reading |
Text 6 |
Week 13 |
Exam – in class |
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The hieroglyphic texts to be read in class will mainly date to the reign of Hatshepsut and Thutmosis III and will be taken from among the following (some will be read in extracts only):
a) Inscription of Thutmosis I: Rebellion in Nubia (Urk IV, 137 f.)
b) Inscription of Hatshepsut: Northern Obelisk in Karnak (Urk IV, 356ff.)
c) Inscription of Hatshepsut: The Expedition to Punt (Urk IV, 341 ff.)
d) Autobiography of Ineni, Overseer of the Granary of Amun in the reigns of Amenhotep I – Thutmosis III (Urk IV, 52-63)
e) Autobiography of Amenemheb, Deputy of the Army in the reign of Thutmosis III (Urk IV, 890 ff.)
f) "Poetical Stela" of Thutmosis III (Urk IV, 611-619)
Volumes of the source book, K. Sethe, Urkunden des Neuen Reichs are available online at http://www.etana.org/abzu/
Urk IV, vol 1: http://etana.org/sites/default/files/coretexts/15133.pdf
Urk IV, vol 2: http://etana.org/sites/default/files/coretexts/15276.pdf
Urk IV, vol 3: http://etana.org/sites/default/files/coretexts/15286.pdf
Urk IV, vol 4: http://etana.org/sites/default/files/coretexts/15285.pdf
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
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/
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