Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer
Susanne Binder
Contact via susanne.binder@mq.edu.au
W6A 537
by appointment
Unit Convenor
Yann Tristant
Contact via yann.tristant@mq.edu.au
W6A 525
Thursday 2-3pm or by appointment
Unit Convenor
Alex Woods
Contact via alex.woods@mq.edu.au
W6A 532
Wednesday 2-3pm or by appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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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 explores the development of ancient Egyptian civilisation from the prehistoric period to the end of the New Kingdom as reflected in the archaeological record. Settlements, temples, tombs and associated material culture are analysed to understand the daily life and religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians over 2500 years of Pharaonic history. The unit also draws on the experience of extensive fieldwork by Macquarie University staff in Egypt. Students gain a solid understanding of the geography, chronology and archaeology of ancient Egypt as a basis for further specialized study in the discipline.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Weekly quizz | 30% | Every week |
Tutorial Paper | 20% | Week 6 |
Research Essay | 30% | Week 10 |
Preparation and Participation | 20% | Every week |
Due: Every week
Weighting: 30%
Each weekly online quiz will be made up of 10 multiple choice questions related to the topic of the lecture and/or tutorial material discussed in the week.
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 20%
Short paper on an ancient Egyptian artefact from the Macquarie University Museum of Ancient Cultures (word limit: 1,000 words).
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 30%
Research Essay on a given topic. Word limit: 2,000 words.
Due: Every week
Weighting: 20%
Students are required to listen to all lectures via Echo360 on iLearn (staff can access the download records on iLearn to check!), prepare the set of readings as well as attend and participate in the on-campus sessions.
This unit comprises of three key elements: 2-hour lectures each week; 2 compulsory on-campus sessions; and individual study and participation.
A student must achieve an overall mark of 50% or above to complete the unit satisfactorily.
Assignments must be submitted through the iLearn website. Information about how to submit work online can be accessed through the iLearn unit.
Assignments will be returned via the ‘Assignments’ tool on the iLearn Unit site, and will contain feedback from the marker within them. The convenor will aim to return your assignments within two weeks.
There is no formal examination in this unit.
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 to the convenor before the assignment's due date.
Students must attend both on-campus sessions to complete the unit unless there are extenuating circumstances such as illness etc. A log will be taken to record attendance. Medical certificates are required for medical absences and should be given to the unit convenor.
For lecture times and classrooms please consult the MQ Timetable website: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au. This website will display up-to-date information on your classes and classroom locations.
The following textbooks are required:
These texts are available for purchase at the Co-Op bookstore. To arrange for texts to be sent to you please contact the Co-Op online at the following address http://www.coop-bookshop.com.au.
Recommended Texts:
Other recommended books:
All booklets from the Shire Egyptology Series, such as:
This unit will use iLearn: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/
PC and Internet access are required. Basic computer skills (e.g., internet browsing) and skills in word processing are also a requirement. Please consult teaching staff for any further, more specific requirements.
Week | Section | Lecture | Tutorial | Assessment | ||
1 | Section I | 03/03/2014 | Introduction to the subject: What is Egyptian archaeology? | Online Quizz | ||
2 | Section I | 10/03/2014 | Egyptian Geography and Chronology | Online Quizz | ||
3 | Section I | 17/03/2014 | Predynastic & Early Dynastic (1): Overview of Developments - Palaeolithic | Online Quizz | ||
4 | Section I | 24/03/2014 | Predynastic & Early Dynastic (2): Neolithic to Predynastic - Material Culture | Online Quizz | On-campus session | |
5 | Section I | 31/03/2014 | Predynastic & Early Dynastic (3): Burials | Online Quizz | ||
6 | Section II | 07/04/2014 | Dynasty 3-end of Middle Kingdom (1): Funerary architecture |
Online Quizz Tutorial Paper (11th April 2014) |
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MID-SESSION BREAK | ||||||
7 | Section II | 28/04/2014 | Dynasty 3-End of Middle Kingdom (2): Secular architecture | Online Quizz | ||
8 | Section II | 05/05/2014 | Dynasty 3-End of Middle Kingdom (3): Material culture | Online Quizz | ||
9 | Section II | 12/05/2014 | Dynasty 3-End of Middle Kingdom (4): Religious architecture | Online Quizz | On-campus session | |
10 | Section III | 19/05/2014 | SIP-End of New Kingdom (1): Secular architecture |
Online Quizz Research Essay (23rd May 2014) |
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11 | Section III | 26/05/2014 | SIP-End of New Kingdom (2): Religious architecture | Online Quizz | ||
12 | Section III | 02/06/2014 | SIP-End of New Kingdom (3): Funerary architecture | Online Quizz | ||
13 | Section III | 09/06/2014 | SIP-End of New Kingdom (4): Material culture | Online Quizz |
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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
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.
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27/01/2014 | Typos fixed in unit schedule |