Entry requirements

General entry requirements and History 1b or 1a1+1a2, Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2, English 6

Learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student should be able to:

• present basic knowledge of the art and architecture of ancient Egypt
• discuss key issues and orientations within the study of ancient Egypt's art and architecture
• have an orientation about the source material of the substance
• account for basic art historical theory and method

Content

The course deals with the basic principles of interpretation Egyptian art and provides an overview of developments in sculpture and other types of art. The most important temples and tombs and their construction history are disussed.

Instruction

The teaching consists of lectures, literature studies and / or seminars with written and oral presentation tasks. All teaching is mandatory. Not attended lectures must be compensated for with a written home assignment. Teaching is given in English.

Assessment

Examination takes place on an ongoing basis through oral and written seminar assignments, in addition through a written entrance or home exam.

If there are special reasons, the examiner may make an exception from the specified examination method and allow a student to be examined in another way. Special reasons can e.g. be informed of special pedagogical support from the university's coordinator.

Other directives

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

• The course is identical to Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture 7.5 credits, course code 5EG403; it overlaps with Egypt's history and monuments: From unity to disunity, 7.5 credits course code 5EG511, and Egypt's history and monuments: From empire to subordination 7.5 credits, course code 5EG512 and can not be included in the same degree
• The course may not be included in the degree if it is read as a corresponding module in Egyptology A, 30 credits or Ancient Egyptian culture and language, basic course A, 30 credits.