EGYP 110a, Introduction to Classical Hieroglyphic Egyptian I  John Darnell

Introduction to the language of ancient pharaonic Egypt (Middle Egyptian) and its hieroglyphic writing system, with short historical, literary, and religious texts. Grammatical analysis with exercises in reading, translation, and composition.  L1
TTh 9am-10:15am

EGYP 120b, Introduction to Classical Hieroglyphic Egyptian II  John Darnell

Continuation of EGYP 110. Prerequisite: EGYP 110.  L2  RP
TTh 9am-10:15am

* EGYP 131a, Intermediate Egyptian I: Literary Texts  John Darnell

This course engages in close reading of Middle Egyptian literary texts in hieroglyphic transcription, along with an introduction to the hieratic (cursive) Egyptian script of the original sources. Primary sources include the Middle Kingdom stories, principally those known by the modern titles “The Story of Sinuhe” and “The Tale of the Eloquent Peasant.” Assigned secondary literature includes reviews of grammatical topics in Middle Egyptian and analyses of the cultural, religious, and historical context of the literary texts. We also read portions of texts from other genres—historical, administrative, etc.—that serve to illuminate concepts and practices appearing in the literary compositions.  Prerequisite: EGYP 120 or permission of instructor.  L3
MW 2:30pm-3:45pm

* EGYP 137a / RLST 423a, Gnostic Texts in Coptic  Staff

Reading, translation, and analysis of Gnostic and Valentinian literature from Nag Hammadi, in several dialects of Coptic.  Prerequisite: EGYP 127 or equivalent. Counts as L4 if taken after EGYP 147 or equivalent.  L3
MW 9am-10:15am

* EGYP 141b, Intermediate Egyptian: Historical Texts  Staff

Close reading of Middle Egyptian historical texts in original hieroglyphic and hieratic script. Initial survey of ancient Egyptian historiography and grammatical forms peculiar to this genre of text. Prerequisite: EGYP 120. Counts as L4 if taken after EGYP 131.  L3  RP
MW 2:30pm-3:45pm

* EGYP 147b / RLST 422b, Egyptian Monastic Literature in Coptic  Stephen Davis

Readings in the early Egyptian classics of Christian asceticism in Sahidic Coptic, including the desert Fathers and Shenute. Prerequisite: EGYP 127 or equivalent. Counts as L4 if taken after EGYP 137 or equivalent.  L3
MW 9am-10:15am

* EGYP 159a, Abydene Texts  John Darnell

Abydene Texts engages in close reading of a selection of the many texts deriving from and describing the ancient city of Abydos. The course provides an overview of material ranging in date from the Protodynastic through the Ramesside Periods, covering over two millennia of ancient Egyptian history. This class is intended for students who have completed at least one L3/4 course; if you have not met this prerequisite, please contact me as soon as possible. This course fulfills the L5 requirement. This class is intended for students who have completed at least one L3/4 course; if you have not met this prerequisite, please contact me as soon as possible. This course fulfills the L5 requirement.  L5  RP
MW 4pm-5:15pm