Egyptology
| Specialisatie van: | Classics and Ancient Civilisations |
|---|---|
| Graad: | Master of Arts in Classics and Ancient Civilisations |
| Onderwijsvorm: | Voltijd |
| Duur: | 1 jaar |
| Start: | September, februari |
| Taal: | Engels |
| Vestigingsplaats: | Leiden |
| Croho/isatcode: | 60821 |
De MA Egyptology behandelt de taalkundige en culturele geschiedenis van Egypte vanaf de Faraonische tijd tot het Grieks-Romeinse en Koptische Egypte. Heb je een opleiding in de Oude Geschiedenis, Nabije Oosten-studies of archeologie and wil je meer kennis opdoen van het oude Egypte?
Of heb je een bachelor Egyptische taal en cultuur en wil je je verder specialiseren in de onderwerpen van jouw keuze? Dan is de Leidse MA Egyptology de ideale opleiding voor jou.
Het programma komt aan jouw belangstelling tegemoet met een breed palet aan benaderingen en thema’s. Een deel van het curriculum vindt plaats in Egypte.
Programme
Starting from September 2010, the MA in Egyptology is also open for students with a relevant background other than a BA in Egyptology, such as (Ancient) History, Classics, or Archaeology or an equivalent.
If you are a student without a specific training in Egyptology, you will acquire a thorough introduction into the field of Egyptology.
During the first three courses you are acquainted with Egyptian archaeology and cultural history, the research tools in Egyptology and basic hieroglyphs. After that, you go to Cairo, to spend two months at the Netherlands-Flemish Institute (NVIC) where you will be further familiarised with the field of Egyptology and get a practical introduction to doing research in Egypt. After your return you will take a course in Egyptian archaeology and epigraphy and write your MA thesis.
If you already have a BA in Egyptology or a comparable field, you will be offered courses to deepen your knowledge and pursue your own field of interest.
In the first semester you will take a course on Egyptian temple inscriptions of the Graeco-Roman period, and a course on the use of social theory for historical research. Having finished these courses, you will go to Cairo to spend two months at the Netherlands-Flemish Institute (NVIC). Here you will get a practical introduction to doing research in Egypt.
In the second semester, you choose between two options. You will either take a course in Egyptian archaeology and epigraphy, or a course on Coptic, Greek or Demotic papyrology. You will conclude your MA writing your MA thesis.
Objectives
The aim of the programme is to ensure that you will gain knowledge and understanding of the research methods used in Egyptology. You will learn to work independently and be able to formulate clear and substantiated arguments. You will be able to present research results clearly—through discussion and a written thesis—and to plan and carry out a research project under expert supervision. You will acquire a thorough knowledge of—and insight into—your chosen focus, particularly the topic covered by your MA thesis.
