The topic for 2013 is: Egypt of the Pyramids: the Old and Middle Kingdoms
This unit commences with the study of the unification process that resulted in the emergence of Egypt as the first territorial state in the Near East,the ensuing Early Dynastic Period, Old Kingdom and First Intermediate Period, the Middle Kingdom, and the on-set of foreign rule in the second Intermediate Period. Within an historical framework it will review the major features and development of Egyptian culture with specific emphasis upon the changing nature of kingship, the literary achievements and the major developments in domestic and funerary archaeology. It will take a multi-disciplinary approach, focusing upon the methodologies employed in reconstructing past societies.
WEIGHT: 12.5%
ASSESSMENT:
HTC230: 3,000-words written work(60%), 2-hour examination: 40%
HTC330: 3,500-words written work(60%), 2-hour examination: 40%
TEACHING PATTERN: 32 classes
FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS Note: Class attendance may still be required
Web supported - H,I,L,N,W Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
Resource supported teaching & learning - H,I,L,N,W Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
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INTERNATIONALISATION This unit includes specific international contexts/case studies.
This unit includes international cross-cultural issues/skills.
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Web supported - H,I,L,N,W