ATS2924 Introduction to Ancient Egyptian language
Faculty of Arts
ATS2924 Introduction to Ancient Egyptian language is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2924
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2924
No unit lists ATS2924 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS3924
Overview
This unit introduces students to the basics of ancient Egyptian language in its classic phase, Middle Egyptian, written in hieroglyphs. This script developed during the late fourth millennium BCE and was used for a wide variety of inscriptions for approximately one thousand years. It is one of the oldest forms of writing known, and the language has continued in various forms to the present day. Through the study of its basic structure students will be introduced to the unique way in which the ancient Egyptians expressed themselves and will read some simple texts.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
acquire a basic understanding of the structure of the language;
- 2
acquire an understanding of the grammar of Middle Egyptian;
- 3
be able to translate basic inscriptions;
- 4
be able to write in the hieroglyphic script.
- 5
be able to relate translations to the broader cultural framework of Egyptian society - the actual meaning of the text.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS2924 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Hilary Gopnik
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Hilary Gopnik
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2924?
ATS2924 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2924 offered?
In 2020, ATS2924 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2924?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include ATS2924?
ATS2924 is part of Archaeology and ancient history.