Intensive study of non-literary text sources and archaeological remains from the site of Deir el-Medina (from circa 1550 to 1070 BC, the settlement of the workmen who constructed the royal tombs), together with discipline-relevant literature relating to these textual and archaeological sources. The discussion of a topic (social, economic, juridic or administrative) in the literature and the relevant hieratic text sources on papyri and ostraca will be subjected to critical evaluation. The on-line Deir el-Medina Database provides support in this. Each student will concentrate on a partial aspect of the central topic, and provides an oral and written report of literature and source research.
Theme 2009/10: depending on the interest of the student participants.
Rooster
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Onderwijsvorm
Research seminar.
Literatuur
To be announced.
Toetsing
The final grade of this course will be composed of the following elements:
Participation in group discussions (20%)
Presentation (30%)
5000-word essay (term paper) (50%)
Students who earn a mark lower than 6 owing to insufficient participation or the presentation will have to sit a written examination on the subjects discussed during the course. The result will contribute 50% to the final mark.
Informatie
Contact the lecturer dr. B.J.J. Haring.
Blackboard/webpagina
Not applicable.
Opmerkingen
Registration via U-twist.