Universität Wien

060099 VU Special Topic Architecture: Karnak. The Development of a Theban Temple Precinct (2025S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 6 - Ägyptologie, Judaistik, Urgeschichte und Historische Archäologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Mo 05.05. 13:15-14:45 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG

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Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 03.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 10.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 17.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 24.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 07.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 28.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 12.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 19.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 26.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 02.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 16.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 23.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Monday 30.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture & exercise is intended to provide a concise overview of the development of the architecture of the temple district of Karnak. Stages of development of the extensive complex and the surrounding architecture are presented, building constructions, function and building materials are included, as well as decoration programmes that contribute to the functional analysis. Contributions from current scientific research and specialist discussions on individual issues will be included. The content is conveyed both through lectures by the course instructor and through the students' own development of reading texts and the resulting questions.

Assessment and permitted materials

This is an immanent course. This means that regular attendance is compulsory. Attendance and grading are governed by the study regulations of the University of Vienna, and in particular by the regulations on "Examination-immanent courses". Students may be absent once.
The grade is determined as follows: four written homework assignments on reading texts (max. 2 pages each), 40%; active participation in discussions also using reading texts (30%).
Preparation of an essay, presentation and written discussion (max. 10 pages, plus scientific appendix), 30%;

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria


88-100 points = 1 (very good)
75-87.99 points = 2 (good)
62.51-74.99 points = 3 (satisfactory)
50-62.5 points = 4 (sufficient)
0-49.99 points = 5 (insufficient)

Examination topics

Prüfungsimmante LVA, s. Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab sowie Art der Leistungskontrolle

Reading list

Barguet, Paul, Le temple d'Amon-Re à Karnak. Essai d'exégèse. 1962.
Blyth, Elisabeth, Karnak. Evolution of a Temple. 2006.
Gabolde, Luc, Karnak, Amon-Rê, la genèse d‘un temple, la naissance d‘un dieu. 2018.
Redford, Donald B., East Karnak and the Sed-Festival of Akhenaten. 1994. BdEt 106.485-492.
Porter & Moss, Topographical Bibliography, Vol. II.
Publikationen des OIC zu Karnak.
Homepage des CFEEtTK: https://www.cfeetk.cnrs.fr/
Further reading will be announced during the course.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 11.03.2025 10:45