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Courses for Fall 2013

EGYT

  • Introduction to Classical Hieroglyphic Egyptian Writing and Language (Middle Egyptian I)

    Much of this two-semester sequence is spent learning the signs, vocabulary, and grammar of one of the oldest languages known. By the end of this introductory year, students read authentic texts of biographical, historical, and literary significance. The cornerstone course in the Department of Egyptology-essential for any serious work in this field and particularly recommended for students in archaeology, history, classics, and religious studies. No prerequisites.
    EGYT 1310 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Depuydt

  • Selections from Middle Egyptian Hieroglyphic Texts

    Readings from the various genres of classical Egyptian literature, including stories and other literary texts, historical inscriptions, and religious compositions. Students will be expected to translate and discuss assigned texts. Prerequisite: EGYT 1310, 1320.
    EGYT 1330 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Allen

  • History of Egypt II

    A survey of the history and society of ancient Egypt from the Ramesside Period to the Roman conquest (ca. 1300-30 BC). Readings include translations from the original documents that serve as primary sources for the reconstruction of ancient Egyptian history.
    EGYT 1440 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Depuydt

  • Senior Seminar

    Section numbers vary by instructor. Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course.
    EGYT 1910 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Allen
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EGYT 1910 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Depuydt
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EGYT 1910 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Rutz
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EGYT 1910 S04
    Primary Instructor
    Bestock
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EGYT 1910 S05
    Primary Instructor
    Steele
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research

  • Old Egyptian

    Introduction to the grammar of the first historical phase of ancient Egyptian and readings from its two primary genres, the Pyramid Texts and autobiographical inscriptions. Students will be expected to translate and discuss assigned texts. Prerequisites: EG 131, 132 (EGYT 1310, 1320).
    EGYT 2810 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Allen

  • Preliminary Examination Preparation

    For graduate students who have met the tuition requirement and are paying the registration fee to continue active enrollment while preparing for a preliminary examination.
    EGYT 2970 S01
    Schedule Code
    E: Grad Enrollment Fee/Dist Prep

  • Reading and Research

    Section numbers vary by instructor. Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course.
    EGYT 2980 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Allen
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EGYT 2980 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Depuydt
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    EGYT 2980 S04
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research

  • Thesis Preparation

    For graduate students who have met the tuition requirement and are paying the registration fee to continue active enrollment while preparing a thesis.
    EGYT 2990 S01
    Schedule Code
    E: Grad Enrollment Fee/Dist Prep

  • Courses of Interest to Concentrators in Egyptology

    The following courses may be of interest to Egyptology concentrators. Please see the sponsoring department for the time and location of each course.

    Anthropology
    ANTH 1820 Lost Languages: The Decipherment and Study of Ancient Writing Systems
    Archaeology and the Ancient World
    ARCH 0150 Introduction to Egyptian Archaeology and Art
    ARCH 2740 Social Life in Ancient Egypt
    EGYT XLIST 0

AWAS

  • Intimate Stories: Narrative in Ancient Visual Culture

    Images tell stories that carry us to imaginary worlds. A story in pictures engages us deeply, opening the doors of fantastic places and times. In antiquity public monuments displayed visual narratives that animated public spaces, enthralled audiences and delivered state ideologies. This course involves reading narrative imagery from the Middle East and East Mediterranean including magical hunt scenes in prehistoric caves, political tales on Mesopotamian relief sculpture, visions of paradise in Egyptian tombs, Aegean frescoes and Assyrian reliefs of exotic landscapes. Using contemporary perspectives on art, we will explore the material power and everyday significance of pictorial representations as intimate spectacles. Enrollment limited to 20 first year students. FYS LILE WRIT
    AWAS 0400 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Harmansah

  • Astronomy, Divination and Politics in the Ancient World

    This course will explore the relationship between astronomy, divination and politics in the ancient world. The sky provided ancient cultures with many possibilities for observing occurrences that could be interpreted as omens. In many cultures, celestial omens were directed towards the king and his government. As a result, interpreting and controlling celestial omens became an important political activity. In this course, we will explore how and why astronomical events were used politically in ancient Mesopotamia, the Greco-Roman world, and ancient and medieval China. No prior knowledge of astronomy is necessary for this course. WRIT
    AWAS 1700 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Steele

  • Ancient Scientific Texts: Akkadian

    Readings and analysis of a major scientific text in Akkadian. Prerequisite: AWAS 0200 or 0210. Open to graduate students only.
    AWAS 2310A S01
    Primary Instructor
    Steele

  • Reading and Research

    Section numbers vary by instructor. Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course.
    AWAS 2980 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Steele
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    AWAS 2980 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Harmansah
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research
    AWAS 2980 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Rutz
    Schedule Code
    I: Independent Study/Research

  • Thesis Preparation

    For graduate students who have met the tuition requirement and are paying the registration fee to continue active enrollment while preparing a thesis.
    AWAS 2990 S01
    Schedule Code
    E: Grad Enrollment Fee/Dist Prep

  • Courses of Interest to Concentrators in Ancient Western Asian Studies

    The following courses may be of interest to Ancient Western Asian Studies concentrators. Please see the sponsoring department for the time and location of each course.

    Anthropology
    ANTH 1820 Lost Languages: The Decipherment and Study of Ancient Writing Systems
    Archaeology and the Ancient World
    ARCH 0150 Introduction to Egyptian Archaeology and Art
    ARCH 2740 Social Life in Ancient Egypt
    AWAS XLIST 0