Entry requirements

Egyptology A, Egyptology B and Egyptology C

Learning outcomes

After passed examination of the course, students should be able to:

Late Egyptian

• account for the principal differences between Middle- and Late Egyptian grammar
• be able to translate prescribed Late Egyptian texts
• set the texts read into their cultural and historical context

Problem formulating and scientific writing

• formulate a thesis topic and research question(s)
• present the research history of the topic chosen
• amass literature relevant for the thesis topic
• produce formally acceptable scientific prose

Bachelor's thesis

• independently process and analyse textual, historical, or archaeological source material in a scientific essay
• carry out research; to critically analyse, process, and compile information: to communicate reseach outcomes both in writing and orally
• give and receive constructive criticism in scientific discourse

Content

Module 1: Late Egyptian, 7.5 credits

The module provides an introduction to the grammatical system of Late Egyptian, the linguistic idiom of the Egyptian New Kingdom (ca. 1550-1080 BC). Students prepare prescribed texts at home before each lecture. The texts studied represent all textual genres, e.g. literary texts, religious inscriptions, and letters.

Module 2: Problem formulating and scientific writing, 7.5 credits

During this module students work individually and in groups to find and present research themes in Egyptology. In a scientific report or proposal, each student should individually identify, define, and argue for a viable scientific topic suitable for a Bachelor thesis.

​Module 3: Bachelor's thesis, 15 credits

The module consists of writing of a scientific thesis under supervision. The thesis must have an independently identified and well-defined research question. It must critically process and analyse Egyptian source material and contain discussion of research theoretical and critical aspects.

Instruction

Teaching for the modules is in the form of lectures, seminars, and thesis supervision both individually and in group. Students are entitled to receive supervision only during normal term time. Teaching language for module 2, Problem formulating and scientific writing, is Swedish. Bachelor's theses may be written in Swedish or in English.

Assessment

Assessment for modules 1 and 2 takes the form of oral and/or written assessed work and through active participation in seminars. Bachelor's theses are peer-reviewed by other students colleagues; the final mark is assigned by a specifically appointed examiner. Students who wish are given the opportunity to write the Bachelor's thesis in Swedish.

• Grades awarded for module 1, Late Egyptian, are Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G), and Fail (U).
• Grades awarded for module 2, Problemformulering och vetenskapligt skrivande, are Pass (G) and Fail (U).
• Grades awarded for module 3, Bachelor's thesis, are Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G), and Fail (U).

Attaining an overall grade VG for the entire D-level is subject to the Bachelor's thesis being awarded the grade VG.

For modules1 and 2, if there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.

Other directives

Restrictions and conditions for the right to include the course in the degree:

The course is identical with Fornegyptisk kultur och språk, fortsättningskurs D, 30 credits, course code 5EG530, and the two cannot be included in the same degree.