Ancient Egyptian Literature in Translation

Description

Through knowledge and understanding, students will be able to: • Read ancient texts in translation • Understand cultural and religious references in texts • Identify different literary traditions and genres • Name important literary works Through intellectual skills, students will be able to: • Analyse the content of literary texts • Describe literary styles • Compare literary genres and traditions • Reflect on the impact of literary production in ancient societies Through professional and practical skills, students will be able to: • Carry out specific research tasks Through general and transferable skills, students will be able to: • Present, evaluate and self-evaluate a twenty-minute paper • Work in a team • Deliver a public speech • Research and write a short essay

Program

Egyptian Archaeology

Objectives

• This course aims at providing the student with an overview of the literary production of ancient Egypt. The course will introduce the different literary genres from religious compositions to royal inscriptions, from narrative texts to autobiographies, love poems, hymns, lamentations and instructions. The students will be able to appreciate the variety of production and styles, and through the texts will learn more about the ancient Egyptian society that produced them.