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060034 VU Introduction into Egyptian Archaeology (2019S)

6.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 6 - Ägyptologie, Judaistik, Urgeschichte und Historische Archäologie
Continuous assessment of course work

LV mit beschränkter Teilnehmerzahl

Moodle

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 05.04. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 12.04. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 03.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 10.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 17.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 24.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 31.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 07.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 14.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 21.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 28.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture provides an overview of the theories and methods applied in Egyptian archaeology. We will use examples from excavations, where also members of staff of the University of Vienna have been involved and discuss important topics and archaeological evidence from Settlements, cemeteries and cult places. We will also include examples from the history of archaeological research as well as from cutting-edge modern research in Egypt .
In the exercices the application of the methods will be trained, including identification, documentation and description of finds.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment of the lectures will be done via a written exam (40%) at the end of the semester. The practical work will be assessed via smaller assisgnments and participation (30%) as well as a brief essay (30%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

for BA Egyptology: STEOP completed.

Examination topics

The exams will include materials and topics covered in the lectures and practical part.

Reading list

zu Beginn des Semesters wird eine Literaturliste über Moodle zur Verfügung gestellt

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:30