Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH Introduction to Egyptian A
School	History and Cultures
Department	Classics, AH and Archaeology
Module Code	09 34715
Module Lead	Dr Claus Jurman
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Seminar-30 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	Language course, Middle Egyptian Hieroglyphs. This first part of the course will introduce the hieroglyphic script and its component signs and teach the word order, sentence structure and basic grammar of Middle Egyptian through the study of short inscriptions and offering texts. Regular translation exercises are an integral part of the course.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Transliterate and translate short sentences and short inscriptions such as offering formulae from stelae; Demonstrate a sound knowledge of reading hieroglyphs; Demonstrate an understanding of the word order, sentence structure and tenses of Middle Egyptian hieroglyphic texts; Demonstrate their knowledge through class tests and examination.
Assessment	34715-01 : Class Test 1 : Class Test (33.3%) 34715-02 : Class Test 2 : Class Test (33.3%) 34715-03 : Class Test 3 : Class Test (33.4%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 3 x 50 minute class quizzes or tests (33% each) Reassessment: Resubmission of failed component(s)
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