Ancient Egyptian Epistolography

Undergraduate

This course engages in close reading of ancient Egyptian letters, along with the development of further proficiency in the hieratic (cursive) Egyptian script (students who have no previous experience with hieratic are given an introduction to the writing system). Primary sources include material of Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom, and Third Intermediate Period date. Assigned secondary literature includes analyses of the cultural, religious, and historical context of the letters. Prerequisite: At least one L3 or L4 course or permission of instructor. L5 RP HTBA