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