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060036 VO Introduction to Ancient Egypt: Special Topics (2019W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 6 - Ägyptologie, Judaistik, Urgeschichte und Historische Archäologie
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Diese Lehrveranstaltung ersetzt im auslaufenden EC (Version 2013) die VO "Kulturgeschichte II".
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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Possible changes in teh schedule will be announced in due time.
4.10. Egyptian Art HEIN
11.10. State development of Ancient Egypt KÖHLER
18.10. Social development and society HEIN
25.10. Administration HEIN
8.11. Egyptian kingship JANOSI
15.11. Funerary architecture JANOSI
22.11. The Egyptian temple HEIN
28.11. Town development in Ancient Egypt JANOSI
6.12. egyptian chronology KÖHLER
13.12. Religion MOERS

  • Friday 04.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 11.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 18.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 25.10. 09:45 - 12:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 08.11. 09:45 - 12:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 15.11. 09:45 - 12:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 22.11. 09:45 - 12:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 29.11. 09:45 - 12:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 06.12. 09:45 - 12:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 13.12. 09:45 - 12:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG

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Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim is to gain knowledge about selected topics of importance for the ancient Egyptian culture, to understand cultural phenomena in the relevant historical setting and context.
Contents: Single topics and phenomena of importance for the development of the ancient Egyptian culture will be explained and demonstrated by using archaeological and other historical source materials. The foreseen topics will deal with Egyptian art, development of the state, Egyptian society, administration, kingship, funerary architecture temples, town development, chronology and religion.
Method: lectures.

Assessment and permitted materials

UPDATE 26:08.2020 Towards exam: 24.09.2020
Written exam.
Within 3 hours, questions are to be answered essay-like (written exam) and the form is to be put on moodle. Schedule appropriate time for downloading the forms and uploading the completed form.
The exam is in open book format: "Open book" means that you can use scientific materials to answer the question. It does not mean, however, that you may copy sentences/text passages 1:1. Sentences from slides or other texts may not be taken over without appropriate marking of the source. When answering the questions, you should always formulate your own thoughts and arguments independently.
A plagiarism check of the submission can be performed. In case of doubt, an oral verification can be made.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A minimum of 50% is necessary for a positive evaluation.
88 - 100 % 1
75 - 87,99 % 2
62,51 - 74,99 % 3
50 - 62,50 % 4
0 - 49,99 % 5

Examination topics

contents of the lectures.

Reading list

Basic literature:
Ian Shaw (Ed.) The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt, 2000 (Paperback/e-book ab 9 Euro)

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