ANCHIST 340

Egyptian Language 2B


Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for ANCHIST 340.

Description

A study of the main literary texts of the XIIth Dynasty such as The Story of Sinuhe and Cheops and the Magicians. Emphasis is placed upon various literary elements of these compositions such as folktale elements, the use of  propaganda, the individual in society and the exotic foreign settings to the tales.

Availability 2017

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Professor Tony Spalinger

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

ANCHIST 340: 15 points

Prerequisites

ANCHIST 220