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Study Abroad in Egypt - Independent Study Proposed Course Syllabus Outline |
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Course: Independent Study Study Abroad in Egypt, 3 to 6 credits. This syllabus can be altered given the arrangement between students and professor. Two weeks of classroom preparation and orientation
before trip. Objective: This objective of this course is to bring into
bright focus the timeless culture of the Nile Valley, especially ancient
Egypt, while examining Nubia’s role in the evolution of the most
researched and documented culture of human kind, Egypt. Role of the student: Students enrolled for Study Abroad in Egypt, Independent Study are encouraged to participate in a rigorous orientation for two weeks at your College during the summer session 2007 before the fifteen-day field experience under my guidance and that of professional guides. Student Grade is based on a chronicle of the entire experience and
the Orientation classroom instructions. To earn 3 credits, a
journal can include a photo essay with text, slides for a visual
presentation to the student body on return to your college, video essay or a
documented paper. To earn 6 credits, a 15-20 page research
paper can be a requirement along with a journal that includes one of the
above identified options. The student shall select a topic of interest
with respect to architecture, art, history, medical sciences,
mathematics or any area of a specific period in ancient Egypt to
research. The frame or outline of the paper with annotated
bibliography must be submitted before our departure for Egypt. Orientation: 2 weeks at your Summer Session.
Time for the orientation - TBA During this preparation, the student will study the
following:
Week I ·
Origin
and Development of the Ancient Egyptians
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History
and Culture of Ancient Egypt: geographical factors, psychological
influences, social organization, social stratification, religion and
philosophy
Week II ·
Art,
Architecture and Sciences of Ancient Egypt ·
Writing
in ancient Egypt; symbolic references, social and spiritual thought: Ma’at
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See Itinerary for Week III and IV Methodology: Will include class lectures and discussion on a
daily basis with slides and videotapes. Field lectures from instructor
and professional guides. Required Readings: Aldred, C. (1961). The Egyptians.
London: Thames and Hudson. Aldred, C. (1980). Egyptian Art. London: Thames and Hudson. Badawy, A. (1966).
A History of Egyptian Architecture. Berkeley and Los Angeles:
University of
California Press. ben-Jochannan.
Y. (1971). Blackman of the Nile and His Family. Baltimore:
Alkebu-Lan Publishing. Breasted, J.H. (1930). The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus. Chicago: University of Chicago. Clayton, P. (1994). Chronicles of the Pharaohs. London: Thames and Hudson. Crawford, C. (1996). Recasting Ancient Egypt
in the African Context. New Jersey: Africa World Press Ebbell, B.(1937).The Ebers Papyrus . Copenhagen: Liven and Munksgaard. James, T.G.H. (1979). An Introduction to Ancient Egypt. New York: Harper and Row Publishers. Saunders, J.B. (1963). The Transition from ancient Egyptian to Greek Medicine: Logan Clendening Lectures on the History and Philosophy of Medicine. Lawrence: University of Kansas Press. Van Sertima, I. (1983 & 1990). Blacks in Science: Ancient and Modern. New Brunswick: Journal of African Civilizations. |