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ANCH325 New Kingdom Egypt

Updated: 10 November 2008
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2009
Online level Level C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites 12 cp in ANCH or ARPA or ECON (units with a 4 or 5 as second digit [denoting ECON HIST] only) or HIST or RELS or candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions ANCH223 or ANCH225 or ANCH323 or ANCH425 or ANCH525
Notes None
Combined Units ANCH525 - New Kingdom Egypt
Coordinator(s)
Unit Description

A study of the history and civilisation of New Kingdom Egypt (1600-1000 BC). Emphasis will be placed on both documentary sources of information and material evidence in order to understand the political, social and cultural life of the New Kingdom. The expulsion of the invading Hyksos, the religious heresy of Akhenaten, the growth of an Egyptian empire, its conflicts and relationships with the Hittites, the society of New Kingdom Egypt, and Egypt of the Old Testament in this period, will be examined.

Materials Information Unavailable
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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