Admission requirements
BA degree, preferably in Ancient History, Classics, Archaeology or a comparative study.
Description
In conjunction with the courses Research tools in Egyptology (5704ORTEG) and Reading Ancient Egyptian Inscriptions (5704ORTEG) the course comprises self study of an introductory book to Egyptian Archaeology, and an in-depth analysis of some specific case studies on archaeological theory/method and sites, accompanied by additional literature.
Course objectives
Preparing students with a BA outside of Egyptology for successfully following the NVIC course in Cairo.
Timetable
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Mode of instruction
Formal lectures.
Assessment method
Written examination at the end of the course.
Blackboard
Blackboard is being used ### Reading list
Bard, K.A., Introduction to the Archaeology of Ancient Egypt (Oxford 2008) [except for ch. 4]; a selection of articles and chapters from scientific Journals and monographs on the various topics will be handed out at the beginning of the course.
Registration
Registration via uSis
Exchange and Study Abroad students, please see the Study in Leiden website for information on how to apply.
Contact information
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