Subdivided Module Catalogue · The B.A.-programme in Egyptology typically aims at the profession of an Egyptologist who works in various research institutions, e. g. universities,

Subdivided Module Cataloguefor the Subject

Egyptologyas a degree subject in a Bacheor’s degree programme with 2

majors

(85 ECTS credits)

Examination regulations version: 2011Responsible: Faculty of Arts, Historical, Philological, Cultural and Geographical

StudiesResponsible: Institute of Ancient Cultures

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Module Catalogue for the SubjectEgyptology

Bacheor’s degree programme with 2 majors, 85 ECTS credits

Course of Studies - Contents and Objectives

The B.A.-programme in Egyptology aims at the student’s introduction to the principal fields of Egyptology,at teaching him or her in methods of Egyptological work and at giving him or her a thorough overview ofthe culture of ancient Egypt. An important aspect within that framework is that the student has acquireda solid knowledge of Middle Egyptian and Egyptian hieroglyphs. Therefore he or she is able to decipher,read and understand ancient Egyptian textual sources by him- or herself. Through developing thesecapabilities the foundations for the consecutive Master’s programme in Egyptology are laid.

The B.A.-programme in Egyptology focuses on a thorough basic knowledge in Egyptology, in scholarlymethods and the understanding of typical ancient Egyptian structures of thinking. Acquiring knowledgein certain fields within Egyptology is conditioned by this goal.

The B.A.-thesis demonstrates that the graduate is able to deal with a thematically limited Egyptologicalproblem within a certain given time span according to the taught methods and according to scholarlystandards. He or she has mostly independently written the thesis under limited supervision.

The internationally comparable degree in the field of Egyptology is the first degree within the consecutiveBachelor-Master’s programme. Thus it qualifies for both the start into a job outside the university andthe matriculation for the following master’s programme.

The B.A.-programme in Egyptology typically aims at the profession of an Egyptologist who works in variousresearch institutions, e. g. universities, academies, the German Archaeological Institute or Egyptianmuseums. To this end the studies for the Bachelor’s degree lay foundations for a Master’s degree which isa further step to qualify for scholarly work. However, graduates of this programme should also be trainedor have skills for further education for working outside academia, e.g. in publishing houses, libraries,cultural management, media, tourism, museology, public relations, diplomatic service.

For an academic career the necessary methodolocgical and Egyptological knowledge is taught inEgyptological modules. Egyptology is a subject which studies a great variety of sources and materialremains stretching over 4000 years. Consequently it is impossible to introduce to all specialized fieldsof the subject equally thoroughly. Therefore in the programme students learn alongside the specializedbasic Egyptological competence the methodological capability to make oneself familiar with a newEgyptological topic efficiently and quickly.

Thus the graduate is familiar with and used to the phenomenon of permanent learning, to developsolutions by adequate methods. In addition he or she has a good knowledge in modern foreignlanguages, be it through courses in the field of key qualifications, be it in Egyptology courses. Studentsof Egyptology are required to read specialized literature in different languages, particularly in English,French and Italian, i.e. they are familiar to read difficult texts in languages other than their nativelanguage, to understand them and to gain the relevant information from them. At the same time theyhave to express their own findings in German as one of the three major scholarly languages in Egyptologyin a differentiated and precise manner. Through this they have developed linguistic flexibility andcompetence. Finally the graduate has a high degree in initiative and commitment to get sensible andsound information.

Bacheor’s degree programme with 2 majors Egypto-logy (2011)

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Abbreviations used

Course types: E = field trip, K = colloquium, O = conversatorium, P = placement/lab course, R = pro-ject, S = seminar, T = tutorial, Ü = exercise, V = lecture

Term: SS = summer semester, WS = winter semester

Methods of grading: NUM = numerical grade, B/NB = (not) successfully completed

Regulations: (L)ASPO = general academic and examination regulations (for teaching-degree program-mes), FSB = subject-specific provisions, SFB = list of modules

Other: A = thesis, LV = course(s), PL = assessment(s), TN = participants, VL = prerequisite(s)

Conventions

Unless otherwise stated, courses and assessments will be held in German, assessments will be offeredevery semester and modules are not creditable for bonus.

Notes

Should there be the option to choose between several methods of assessment, the lecturer will agreewith the module coordinator on the method of assessment to be used in the current semester by twoweeks after the start of the course at the latest and will communicate this in the customary manner.

Should the module comprise more than one graded assessment, all assessments will be equallyweighted, unless otherwise stated below.

Should the assessment comprise several individual assessments, successful completion of the modulewill require successful completion of all individual assessments.

In accordance with

the general regulations governing the degree subject described in this module catalogue:

ASPO2009

associated official publications (FSB (subject-specific provisions)/SFB (list of modules)):

16-Feb-2012 (2012-9)

This module handbook seeks to render, as accurately as possible, the data that is of statutory relevan-ce according to the examination regulations of the degree subject. However, only the FSB (subject-spe-cific provisions) and SFB (list of modules) in their officially published versions shall be legally binding.In the case of doubt, the provisions on, in particular, module assessments specified in the FSB/SFBshall prevail.



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The subject is divided into

Abbreviation Module titleECTS

credits

Method of

gradingpage

Compulsory Courses (60 ECTS credits)

04-ÄG-KÄ-112-m01 Cultural History of Egypt 10 NUM 5

04-ÄG-KDÄ-112-m01 Egyptian Art, Artefacts and Monuments 5 NUM 6

04-AW-GzÄG1-112-m01 Egyptological Basics 1 5 NUM 7

04-AW-GzÄG2-112-m01 Egyptological Basics 2 5 NUM 8

04-ÄG-EÄSS1-112-m01 Introduction to the Egyptian Script and Language 1 5 NUM 9

04-ÄG-EÄSS2-112-m01 Introduction to the Egyptian Script and Language 2 5 NUM 15

04-ÄG-ÄL1-112-m01 Reading Egyptian Texts 1 10 NUM 16


04-ÄG-ÄK-112-m01 Egyptological Colloquium 5 NUM 18

Compulsory Electives (15 ECTS credits)

04-ÄG-ÄLIT1-112-m01 Egyptian Literature 1 5 NUM 19

04-ÄG-AäF-112-m01 Current Issues in Egyptology 5 NUM 20

04-ÄG-ÄR1-112-m01 Egyptian Religion 1 5 NUM 21


Thesis (10 ECTS credits)

04-ÄG-BTÄG-112-m01 Bachelor Thesis Egyptology 10 NUM 24

Subject-specific Key SkillsCf. Section 3 Subsection 5 FSB (subject-specific provisions).

04-VFG-GP1-112-m01 Practical Course in Archaeological Fieldwork 1 5 NUM 10

04-VFG-GP2-112-m01 Practical Course in Archaeological Fieldwork 2 5 NUM 11

04-VFG-NuE-112-m01 Sciences and Computer Applications in Archaeology 5 NUM 12

04-VFG-FuF-112-m01 Techniques of Archaelogical Fieldwork and Finds Processing 5 NUM 13

04-KA-APra1-102-m01 Practical Course in Archeology 1: Exhibition 5 B/NB 14

04-ÄG-MUS-112-m01 Museum Internship 5 NUM 23





Module title AbbreviationCultural History of Egypt 04-ÄG-KÄ-112-m01

Module coordinator Module offered by

holder of the Chair of Egyptology Chair of Egyptology

ECTS Method of grading Only after succ. compl. of module(s)10 numerical grade --

Duration Module level Other prerequisites1 semester undergraduate --

Contents

This module provides students with monumental knowledge. Hence, architecture historical, cultural topographi-cal or archaeological courses, which cover in detail generic, characteristic and representative issues of the Egyp-tian cultural history will be offered. Skills of the Egyptian language are not required for this module, but would bedesirable. The module can also contain a trip to Egypt.

Intended learning outcomes

The module focuses on the specialist methodology and presentation form. Students have an overview of facts,research issues and technical literature concerning the Egyptian cultural history. They have knowledge of monu-mental skills and are able to critically regard the specialised literature.

Courses (type, number of weekly contact hours, language — if other than German)

S + S (no information on SWS (weekly contact hours) and course language available)

Method of assessment (type, scope, language — if other than German, examination offered — if not every seme-ster, information on whether module can be chosen to earn a bonus)

term paper (approx. 5,000 words) and 1 presentation (approx. 45 minutes) with position paper (2 to 3 pages) percourse

Allocation of places

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Additional information

Additional information on module duration: 1 to 2 semesters.

Referred to in LPO I (examination regulations for teaching-degree programmes)

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Module title AbbreviationEgyptian Art, Artefacts and Monuments 04-ÄG-KDÄ-112-m01





Contents

The module provides students with skills of the Egyptian art history and monumental knowledge. Be it the areaof architecture, plastics, relief art or painting, some typical issues of the Egyptian art history are covered in detailin the offered courses. Thus, questions of the iconography will be discussed. Skills of the Egyptian language arenot required for courses of this module, but would be desirable. A part of the module can be a trip to an Egyptiancollection or to Egypt.


Students have an overview of facts, research issues and technical literature concerning the Egyptian history ofart. They have knowledge of monumental skills and are able to critically regard the specialised literature. Theyare familiar with the stylised development of Egyptian art in its fundamental principles. They are able to correctlyinterpret the most important iconographic features of Egyptian art.




term paper (approx. 5,000 words); 1 presentation (approx. 45 minutes) with position paper (2 to 3 pages) percourse


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Module title AbbreviationEgyptological Basics 1 04-AW-GzÄG1-112-m01





Contents

In the courses, the basic knowledge of the Hieroglyph as well as grammatical basic skills of the Egyptian scrip-ture will be covered. Moreover, students will be provided with skills of the Egyptian art history on the basis of ty-pical issues of the Egyptian art history.


Students have basic knowledge of the Egyptian language and culture.


V + V (no information on SWS (weekly contact hours) and course language available)


written examination (approx. 60 minutes)


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Module title AbbreviationEgyptological Basics 2 04-AW-GzÄG2-112-m01





Contents

Not only will students get an overview of script systems, languages and the Egyptian literary history, but they willalso be familiar with current research issues of the Chair.


1. Students are familiar with teaching subjects of the courses, this means they are acquainted with the basicfacts of the ancient Egyptian cultural history and have skills concerning the methodological dealing with ar-chaeological and philological issues. 2. Students are familiar with the respective technical literature and the ge-neral tendencies of research concerning the individual areas.


V + V (no information on SWS (weekly contact hours) and course language available)




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Module title AbbreviationIntroduction to the Egyptian Script and Language 1 04-ÄG-EÄSS1-112-m01





Contents

This module is essential for the entire study of Egyptology and for being able to deal with contents, which is anessential prerequisite for a successful study progress. Students will be provided with skills of the Hieroglyphs,transliteration manners and the most important record types; In addition, especially the non-verbal clauses (no-minal, adjectival, adverbial clause) will be covered.


Students gain first insights into the Egyptian grammar and the basic vocabulary of the Middle Egyptian Langua-ge. They are able to read simple hieroglyphic texts in the original Egyptian language by using basic tools.


S + T (no information on SWS (weekly contact hours) and course language available)




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Module title AbbreviationPractical Course in Archaeological Fieldwork 1 04-VFG-GP1-112-m01


holder of the Chair of Pre- and Protohistoric Archaeology Chair of Pre- and Protohistoric Archaeology



Contents

Students will be provided with practical skills and techniques of archaeological fieldwork (prospection and exca-vations): Students will consolidate and practically apply the basics of archaeological prospection and excavati-on.


Students are able to work on archaeological excavations and prospections under supervision; Techniques offield research and preparation of finding.


P (no information on SWS (weekly contact hours) and course language available)


fieldwork log / placement log / log of practical training / log of practical course / project log / log of technicalcourse (excerpts) (10 pages)


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Module title AbbreviationPractical Course in Archaeological Fieldwork 2 04-VFG-GP2-112-m01





Contents

Students will be provided with practical skills and techniques of archaeological fieldwork (prospection and exca-vations): Students will consolidate and practically apply the basics of archaeological prospection and excavati-on.


Students are able to work on archaeological excavations and prospections under supervision; Techniques offield research and preparation of finding.


P (no information on SWS (weekly contact hours) and course language available)


fieldwork log / placement log / log of practical training / log of practical course / project log / log of technicalcourse (excerpts) (10 pages)


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Module title AbbreviationSciences and Computer Applications in Archaeology 04-VFG-NuE-112-m01





Contents

Students will be provided with knowledge concerning selected topics of scientific auxiliary sciences and EDP ap-plications during the studies of Prehistoric and Early Historical Archaeology: Students will work on the systema-tic basis of scientific analysis methods as well as the computer-assisted data processing and analysis.


Students develop an understanding of scientific methods and the ability to apply specific EDP applications tothe Prehistoric and Early Historical Archaeology; They acquire basics of scientific work; Archaeological methodo-logy.


S (no information on SWS (weekly contact hours) and course language available)


a) exercises during seminar and written examination (approx. 60 minutes) or b) presentation (30 to 45 minutes)with position paper (2 to 3 pages) and term paper (10 to 15 pages)


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Module title AbbreviationTechniques of Archaelogical Fieldwork and Finds Processing 04-VFG-FuF-112-m01





Contents

Students will be provided with theoretical and practical skills concerning selected techniques of archaeologicalfield research and treatment of findings. Students acquire systematic basics of techniques concerning the ar-chaeological prospection, excavation and documentation.


In the archaeological practice, students will deal with selected techniques of field research and preparation offinding reliably, theoretically and thoroughly; Archaeological methodology; Communication techniques; Techni-ques of field research and preparation of finding.




a) exercises during seminar and written examination (approx. 60 minutes) or b) presentation (30 to 45 minutes)with position paper (2 to 3 pages) and term paper (10 to 15 pages)


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Module title AbbreviationPractical Course in Archeology 1: Exhibition 04-KA-APra1-102-m01


holder of the Chair of Classical Archaeology Chair of Classical Archaeology

ECTS Method of grading Only after succ. compl. of module(s)5 (not) successfully completed --


Contents

The module provides students with basic skills of the archaeologic-related vocational field "museum". Introduc-tion to topic areas, such as archiving, cataloguing, lending. Elaboration of a thematic exhibition with the help ofthe aspects advertisement, marketing and fund-raising.


Students are able to focus on fundamental statements of current research results and to impart these state-ments with the help of a presentation, which is understandable for a wide range of people and thus, account forknowledge.


Ü + P (no information on SWS (weekly contact hours) and course language available)


active participation in installing an exhibition with varying requirements; activities report (approx. 2 pages)


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Module title AbbreviationIntroduction to the Egyptian Script and Language 2 04-ÄG-EÄSS2-112-m01





Contents

The module pursues the learning of the Middle Egyptian Language. Verbal forms will be covered in detail (esp.different aspects of the suffix conjugation) in order to finally acquire the first lecture experience with easier Egyp-tian texts.


Students gain first insights into the Egyptian grammar and the basic vocabulary of the Middle Egyptian Langua-ge. They are able to read simple hieroglyphic texts in the original Egyptian language by using basic tools.


S + T (no information on SWS (weekly contact hours) and course language available)




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Module title AbbreviationReading Egyptian Texts 1 04-ÄG-ÄL1-112-m01





Contents

The Hieroglyphs and Middle Egyptian Language that have been learned in the module 04-ÄG-EÄSS, will be ap-plied during the reading matter of Egyptian original texts. Thus, texts will be analysed grammatically as well ascontentually appreciated concerning their significance as sources of the Egyptian culture.


Students have acquired further practice and competences in dealing with text sources of the Egyptian langua-ge by participating in reading courses and are able to study sources in the original script and language indepen-dently.




1 written examination (approx. 60 minutes) per course


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Contents

Next to the Hieroglyphs and the Middle Egyptian Language that were learned in the module 04-ÄG-EÄSS, the ita-lic scripts (Hieratic and Demotic) of the Egyptian should be acquired.


Students have acquired further practice and competences in dealing with text sources of the Egyptian langua-ge by participating in reading courses and are able to study sources in the original script and language indepen-dently.






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Module title AbbreviationEgyptological Colloquium 04-ÄG-ÄK-112-m01





Contents

Fundamental issues of the B.A. studies of Egyptology will be covered.


Ability to present Egyptian topics logically.


K (no information on SWS (weekly contact hours) and course language available)


oral examination (approx. 60 minutes)


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Module title AbbreviationEgyptian Literature 1 04-ÄG-ÄLIT1-112-m01





Contents

The skills of the italic scripts (Hieratic and Demotic) that have been acquired in the module 04-ÄG-ÄL2, will beconsolidated by the reading matter of original texts.


Students are basically familiar with aspects of the Egyptian literary history and the issues and contents of Egypti-an literature.




1 presentation (approx. 30 minutes) with position paper (2 to 3 pages) per course


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Module title AbbreviationCurrent Issues in Egyptology 04-ÄG-AäF-112-m01





Contents

In this module, current issues of Egyptology concerning the preparation of the own scientific thesis and thescientific discussion of the particular issue will be processed as well as critically examined with the help of thesources exemplarily. The Egyptian guest lectures that will be offered in the particular semester, are part of themodule.


Students have acquired basic skills of current Egyptian research issues. Moreover, they are acquainted with themethodology, presentation types and critical ability of technical literature.




presentation (approx. 30 minutes) with position paper (2 to 3 pages) and term paper (approx. 10 pages)


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Module title AbbreviationEgyptian Religion 1 04-ÄG-ÄR1-112-m01





Contents

Introduction to sources of the Egyptian religious history. According to the previous knowledge of the seminar par-ticipants, the sources will be read in the original Egyptian language, however, it is not expected that students ha-ve knowledge of the Egyptian language. As religion affects numerous areas of the Egyptian culture, the modulebasically introduces to the mental world of Egyptians.


Students have a basic overview of the Egyptian religious history and are able to regard specialised literature criti-cally.




1 presentation (approx. 30 minutes) with position paper (2 to 3 pages) per course


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Contents

Next to the Hieroglyphs and the Middle Egyptian Language that were learned in the module 04-ÄG-EÄSS, theCoptic will be learned as a further language level of the Egyptian language.


Students are familiar with aspects of the Egyptian linguistic history. They have the ability to decode and readeven difficult texts in order to lay the foundation for a possible specialisation during the M.A. studies and/ordoctoral studies.






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Module title AbbreviationMuseum Internship 04-ÄG-MUS-112-m01





Contents

The students will accomplish a work placement either in the University's Martin von Wagner museum or anothermuseum. However, they have to search a work placement independently. In case of external work placements,the Chair will provide support.


Students have the ability to treat and present museum objects properly.




active participation in installing an exhibition with varying requirements; activities report (approx. 2 pages)


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Module title AbbreviationBachelor Thesis Egyptology 04-ÄG-BTÄG-112-m01





Contents

Bachelor's thesis: With the help of scientific methods, students will process on a specific Egyptological topic in afrom the ASPO given period of time. In case of a bachelor with two main disciplines, a topic can be provided thatcovers an issue which affects both main disciplines interdisciplinarily. The topic is to be agreed upon with an au-thorised examiner or, in the case of an interdisciplinary thesis, two authorised examiners.


Students are able to work on a certain Egyptian problem according to scientific methods and are able to presenttheir results in a written and adequate way.


C (no information on SWS (weekly contact hours) and course language available)


written thesis (approx. 30 pages, approx. 10,000 words)


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Additional information on module duration: 8 weeks.


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Subdivided Module Catalogue · The B.A.-programme in Egyptology typically aims at the profession of an Egyptologist who works in various research institutions, e. g. universities,