Following a short outline of the few significant differences between Old and Middle Egyptian grammar, the course develops skills in reading hieroglyphic texts from these two stages of the language. The texts are more secular than religious and typically fall into the autobiographical and historical genres; the theme for 2008 will be texts bearing on royal ideology. Some secondary literature will also be read and discussed in connection with the primary material.
Timetable
For the most recent version of the time table, please, click here
Method of Instruction
Tutorial.
A la carte and contract teaching
Those interested in taking this course in the context of Contractonderwijs (with examination), will find more information on admission, cost and registration here.
Note that students who wish to take this course must have succesfully completed the courses Inleiding Middelegyptisch (EG11IME) and Lectuur Middelegyptisch (EG12LME) successfully.
This course is not available for A la carte education.
Course objectives
The course aims to improve a student’s ability to read hieroglyphic texts on his or her own and to stimulate thought about the texts beyond mere grammar. Successful completion gives access to Klassiek Egyptisch II (EG31KE2) and Hiëroglifische Epigrafie (EG31HEP).
Required reading
Primary texts and secondary literature, distributed via Blackboard.
Examination
1) A short essay on an assigned text, due in Toetsweek C.
2) An examination consisting of a) open questions concerning the secondary literature and transliteration, translation, and parsing of passages from texts read in class. Neither dictionaries nor other aides may be used.
Information
From the instructor Dr H.M. Hays
Blackboard/webpage
Primary and secondary materials are available on Blackboard
Overview
A detailed program for the course will be distributed, on the first day of class.
Remarks
*Registration through U-twist.
Toelatingseisen
Students who wish to take this course need to have succesfully completed the courses Inleiding Middelegyptisch (EG11IME) and Lectuur Middelegyptisch (EG12LME).