Course Description
CLA 3160. Section 0342. GE: HN. Credits: 3.
An overview of ancient Egyptian civilization through lectures on Egyptian archaeology, history, and society. No former experience is required to attend.
Textbooks and Other Study Aids
Rosalie David, Handbook to Life in Ancient Egypt (Oxford 2007.)
Course Requirements and Grading
Exam I: 40%.
Exam II: 40%.
Quizzes: 20%.
100-90: A. 89-85: B+. 84-80: B. 79-75: C+. 74-70: C. 69-65: D+. 64-60: D.
Attendance and General Course Policy
Attendance
Students are urged to attend class regularly in order to familiarize with the visual material discussed at each lecture. Failure to do so may result in the unability to identify a site or an object included in a test or exam. Also note that lecture materials may vary or even diverge occasionally from materials covered in the textbook.
Students unable to attend regularly should not take the course.
Class Etiquette
NO TALKING IN CLASS– if you have questions ask me after class. If you feel you must talk to your neighbor then do it outside. Talking in class bothers those around you and disrupts the class.
TURN CELL PHONES OFF OR ON VIBRATE– if it rings don’t answer it
NO WEB SURFING DURING CLASS – It distracts those around you. As with talking, if you must surf the web, do it somewhere else.
Students are strongly discouraged from leaving the class in the middle of a lecture. Those who need to do so must obtain the instructor’s permission at the beginning of class.
Makeup Examinations
Makeup exams are given only in extraordinary circumstances. Students who are unable to take exams at the appointed dates should notify the instructor’s assistants in advance. In cases of missed exams or quizes, students must provide documentation in order to receive make-ups.
Questions
All questions on administrative matters (grading, etc.) can be addressed to the instructor’s assistants; for questions pertaining to the content of the lectures, students should consult directly with the instructor.
Honor Code
Students in CLA 3160 are expected to comply with the Academic Honor System of the University of Florida. A statement of the Academic Honor Code is available at this link and in the Undergraduate Catalogue.
ADA Requirements
For information about services available to students with disabilities, contact the office of Disability Resources.
Disclaimer on Sexual and Religious Content
As ancient Egyptian attitudes towards sexuality and religion differ considerably from ours, some of the material examined in this course may result offensive to modern sensibility. Students who have a problem in dealing with such topics should consult with the instructor.
Teaching Assistants
Brenda Fields – bfields@ufl.edu
David Hetrick – greyor@ufl.edu
Gearge Hendren – hendren@ufl.edu
Calendar of Assignments
| M 8/23 | Orientation |
| W 8/25 | The Land of Egypt [David 111-114]. |
| F 8/27 | Resources [David 115-124] |
| M 8/30 | Sources for Egyptian History. Timetable [David 57-70, 115] |
| W 9/1 | Sources for Egyptian History. Timetable [David 57-70, 115] |
| F 9/3 | Predynastic Period [David 70-77, 191-192] |
| M 9/6 | LABOR DAY – NO CLASS |
| W 9/8 | Predynastic Period [David 70-77, 191-192] |
| F 9/10 | Predynastic Period [David 70-77, 191-192] |
| M 9/13 | Predynastic Period [David 70-77, 191-192] |
| W 9/15 | Predynastic Period [David 70-77, 191-192] |
| F 9/17 | Old Kingdom, 1st Intermediate [David 77-84, 136-146, 190-191] QUIZ 1 |
| M 9/20 | Old Kingdom, 1st Intermediate [David 77-84, 136-146, 190-191] |
| W 9/22 | Old Kingdom, 1st Intermediate [David 77-84, 136-146, 190-191] |
| F 9/24 | Old Kingdom, 1st Intermediate [David 77-84, 136-146, 190-191] |
| M 9/27 | Old Kingdom, 1st Intermediate [David 77-84, 136-146, 190-191] |
| W 9/29 | Middle Kingdom. Second Intermediate Period [David 84-89, 192-194] |
| F 10/1 | Middle Kingdom. Second Intermediate Period [David 84-89, 192-194] QUIZ 2 |
| M 10/4 | Middle Kingdom. Second Intermediate Period [David 84-89, 192-194] |
| W 10/6 | Middle Kingdom. Second Intermediate Period [David 84-89, 192-194] |
| F 10/8 | Middle Kingdom. Second Intermediate Period [David 84-89, 192-194] |
| M 10/11 | REVIEW FOR EXAM I |
| W 10/13 | EXAM I |
| F 10/15 | Homecoming – NO CLASS |
| M 10/18 | New Kingdom. Third Intermediate Period [David 89-95, 173-175, 194-205, 351-355] |
| W 10/20 | New Kingdom. Third Intermediate Period [David 89-95, 173-175, 194-205, 351-355] |
| F 10/22 | New Kingdom. Third Intermediate Period [David 89-95, 173-175, 194-205, 351-355] |
| M 10/ 25 | New Kingdom. Third Intermediate Period [David 89-95, 173-175, 194-205, 351-355] |
| W 10/ 27 | New Kingdom. Third Intermediate Period [David 89-95, 173-175, 194-205, 351-355] |
| F 10/29 | New Kingdom. Third Intermediate Period [David 89-95, 173-175, 194-205, 351-355] |
| M 11/1 | New Kingdom. Third Intermediate Period [David 89-95, 173-175, 194-205, 351-355] |
| W 11/3 | New Kingdom. Third Intermediate Period [David 89-95, 173-175, 194-205, 351-355] |
| F 11/5 | New Kingdom. Third Intermediate Period [David 89-95, 173-175, 194-205, 351-355] |
| M 11/8 | New Kingdom. Third Intermediate Period [David 89-95, 173-175, 194-205, 351-355] |
| W 11/10 | Late Period, Greek Period, Roman Period [David 95-103]. QUIZ 3 |
| F 11/12 | NO CLASS |
| M 11/15 | Late Period, Greek Period, Roman Period [David 95-103]. |
| W 11/17 | Late Period, Greek Period, Roman Period [David 95-103]. |
| F 11/19 | Late Period, Greek Period, Roman Period [David 95-103]. |
| M 11/22- F 11/26 |
THANKSGIVING – NO CLASS |
| M 11/29 | Late Period, Greek Period, Roman Period [David 95-103] |
| W 12/1 | Late Period, Greek Period, Roman Period [David 95-103]. |
| F 12/3 | Late Period, Greek Period, Roman Period [David 95-103] QUIZ 4 |
| M 12/6 | EXAM II REVIEW |
| W 12/8 | EXAM II |