Universität Wien

060033 VO STEOP: Egyptian History and Archaeology (2016W)

From Prehistory to the Middle Kingdom

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 6 - Ägyptologie, Judaistik, Urgeschichte und Historische Archäologie
STEOP
Moodle

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Individual sessions feature a 10 minute break.

  • Monday 03.10. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Monday 10.10. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Monday 17.10. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Monday 24.10. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Monday 31.10. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Monday 07.11. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Monday 14.11. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Monday 21.11. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Monday 28.11. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Monday 05.12. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Monday 12.12. 13:15 - 15:45 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course provides an overview of the most important historical and cultural developments in Egypt from prehistoric times until the end of the Middle Kingdom around 1750 BC. In addition, it deals with the geographic and climatic conditions that helped shaping the ancient Egyptian civilisation. Further topics include the chronological backbone of the respective period and important groups of archaeological sources.
Additional resources will be offered via Moodle.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Participants should have acquired a robust knowledge of the most important developments in Egyptian history and culture until the end of the Middle Kingdom. They shoule be able to provide historical and chronological context for cultural key phenomena.

Examination topics

course

Reading list

A reading list will be provided during the course.

Association in the course directory

PB-1, EC-Pflichtmodul

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