THE EGYPTIANS: HISTORY, SOCIETY, AND LITERATURE
An introduction to the study of Ancient Egypt, analyzing its political clout through two millennia of history, its society and economy, its variegated religious systems, the art and literature it produced, and its reception in the modern period.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Humanities Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of ancient Near Eastern societies and cultures. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Examine, analyze, and interpret ancient texts in translation and material culture. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Critique ancient Greek, Roman, and/or Near Eastern societies and cultures and compare them to other societies and cultures. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Evaluate the reception of ancient Egypt in the modern period. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of ancient Near Eastern societies and cultures. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Examine, analyze, and interpret ancient texts in translation and material culture. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Critique ancient Greek, Roman, and/or Near Eastern societies and cultures and compare them to other societies and cultures. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Evaluate the reception of ancient Egypt in the modern period. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027