Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH Introduction to Egyptian B
School	History and Cultures
Department	Classics, AH and Archaeology
Module Code	09 34716
Module Lead	Dr Claus Jurman
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Seminar-30 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	Language course, Middle Egyptian Hieroglyphs. Students will build on the knowledge gained in Introduction to ancient Egyptian A to develop their knowledge of Middle Egyptian through the study of extended passages in inscriptions or manuscript form.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: transliterate and translate longer passages (10 to 15 lines) of seen Middle Egyptian texts from all genres (including historical and religious texts) demonstrate a good command of Middle Egyptian grammar and a working vocabulary The student transliterate and translate short passages of texts previously unseen; demonstrate their knowledge through examination
Assessment	34716-01 : Class Test 1 : Class Test (33.3%) 34716-02 : Class Test 2 : Class Test (33.3%) 34716-03 : 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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