Universität Wien

060034 VU Introduction into Egyptian Archaeology (2020S)

7.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 6 - Ägyptologie, Judaistik, Urgeschichte und Historische Archäologie
Continuous assessment of course work

LV mit beschränkter Teilnehmerzahl

Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Aufgrund eines Forschungsaufenthalts wird die LV in geblockter Form stattfinden. Daher ist auch die Anwesenheit in der ersten Sitzung am 6.3. erforderlich um das Programm zu besprechen. Je nach Studierendenzahl wird der praktische Übungsteil auf 2 Gruppen verteilt, die entweder vor oder nach dem Vorlesungsteil stattfinden.

  • Friday 06.03. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 24.04. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 08.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 15.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 22.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 29.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 05.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 12.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 19.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
  • Friday 26.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture provides an overview of the theories and methods applied in Egyptian archaeology. We will use examples from excavations, where also members of staff of the University of Vienna have been involved and discuss important topics and archaeological evidence from Settlements, cemeteries and cult places. We will also include examples from the history of archaeological research as well as from cutting-edge modern research in Egypt .
In the exercices the application of the methods will be trained, including identification, documentation and description of finds.

Assessment and permitted materials

Attendance is compulsory. Assessment of the lectures will be done via a written exam (40%) at the end of the semester. The practical work will be assessed via smaller assisgnments and participation (30%) as well as a brief essay (30%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

for BA Egyptology: STEOP completed. Students may be absent once.
Marking scale: 88 - 100 % = 1, 75 - 87,99 % = 2, 62,51 - 74,99 % = 3, 50 - 62,50 % = 4, 0 - 49,99 % = 5

Examination topics

The exam will include materials and topics covered in the lectures and practical part.

Reading list

Literature will be provided in the first class.

Association in the course directory

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