A course of eight consecutive weeks that is taught at the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC) and on various locations throughout Egypt. It usually includes: (1) a brief introduction to everyday life in Cairo; (2) an introduction to the practical aspects of research in Egypt, including work in museums and scholarly institutes;(3) the in-depth study of a selected number of archaeological or monumental sites, some of which will be visited during excursions.
A detailed programme is usually available in or around May. More information will be provided during a meeting with the tutor, Dr. I. Regulski, some time before the start of the programme (date and place to be annnounced).
Timetable
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Method of Instruction
Lectures, tutorials and site visits.
A la carte and contract teaching
Not applicable.
Examination
Paper, journal, oral presentations and various research assignments; general participation.
Information
Contact the Leiden coördinator Prof. dr. J. van der Vliet
Blackboard/webpage
Not applicable.
Overview
Below a provisional overview of the 2009 programme (25 October until 23 December 2009):
Week 1 (25/10-31/10):
Introduction to the programme, short acculturation course (by T. Mulder en A. Keizers) and orientation tour around Cairo (by A. Abdel Moneim).
Welcome party on the rooftop of the institute.
Distribution of the paper and presentation subjects.
Visits of other institutes and libraries (ARCE, DAIK, IFAO, SCA, etc.), as well as practical information concerning book shops, etc.
2-day Delta Excursion (Tell ed-Daba, Tanis, etc., overnight stay in Ismailiya)
Week 2 (01/11-07/11):
Special course Egyptian Arabic in 5 days.
Introduction to modern Egyptian society, visit to Fatimid Cairo.
Continuation of visits to other institutes and libraries
Seminar on the archaeology of Abusir.
Excursion to Abusir and Memphis.
Week 3 (08/11-14/11):
Seminar on the Archaeology of the Sudan.
First assessment and discussion of the museum assignments.
Excursion to Saqqara.
Preparation for the following excursions.
Week 4 (15/11-21/11):
3-day Excursion to the Wadi Natroen, Abu Mina, Temposiris Magna and free visit to Alexandria (overnight stay in Alex).
Seminar on the origins and early development of the Egyptian writing system.
Excursion to Helwan.
Excursion to Coptic Cairo.
Week 5 (22/11-28/12):
3-day Excursion to Fayum (Tebtunis, Hawara, Narmouthis, Karanis, etc. overnight stay in Medinet el-Fayum and the village of Tunis).
Preparation Middle Egypt trip.
Eid el-Adha (all institutes will be closed).
Week 6 (29/11-05/12):
Cleveringa workshop on Seals and Sealing Practices from Ancient Times till Present Day. Developments in Administration and Magic through Cultures.
Preparation Middle Egypt trip.
Departure to Middle-Egypt.
Week 7 (06/12-12/12):
- 7-day Excursion to Middle-Egypt (Herakleopolis/Fraser Tombs and Tihna, Beni Hassan, Zawiyet el-Meitin, Hermopolis, Tuna el-Gebel, Amarna, Asyut, Meir, etc.).
Week 8 (13/12-19/12):
- Writing of papers/museum assignments.
Week 9 (20/12-23/12):
Presentation of the paper/museum assignment in the Cairo Museum.
Submitting the papers.
Goodbye party.
Remarks
Registration via U-twist does not suffice.
Applications have to be submitted well in advance, preferably in May, to the Leiden coördinator, Prof. Dr. J. van der Vliet.