Admission requirements
Students who want to attend this course need to have been admitted to the MA Egyptology and to have finished two years of BA education in Egyptology or equivalent. Students who do not fulfill this requirement and are interested in taking this course need to contact the co-ordinator, “Prof. dr. O.E. Kaper”:mailto:o.e.kaper@hum.leidenuniv.nl .
Description
A tutorial with discussions on recent literature in the field of Egyptology/Coptology, in which theory plays a major part. There are research tasks for which the student carries out an analysis of a scholarly article within a chosen topic. The research should be presented in an oral presentation during the seminar, and a written referenced version (essay) should be handed in. Each student is to present two times during the course.
Course objectives
The course encourages a critical appraisal of current practices in the fields of Egyptology and Coptology with particular attention for aims and methods.
The course familiarizes the student with theoretical models and abstract ways of approaching archaeological and textual data. It also serves as an introduction to the choice of topic of the MA-thesis.
Timetable
The time at which this course will be taught will be decided upon after consultation with the students.
Mode of instruction
Tutorial.
Assessment method
Two oral presentations during the seminar and two short essays.
Blackboard
n.a.
Reading list
A selected bibliography will be available at the start of the course.
Registration
Exchange and Study Abroad students, please see the Study in Leiden website for information on how to apply