EGYPTIAN EPIGRAPHY

The course aims to deepen critical skills and the analysis of written documentation in the Egyptian language, with particular reference to epigraphic forms. Particular attention will be paid to the writing media and to the ways in which writing is integrated with the concept of image and representation; at the same time, the study of the materials will improve the knowledge of the writing system and of the classical Egyptian language, making use of the main bibliographic resources.
Skills will be enhanced by reading original texts from various periods in the classical language (Middle Egyptian). The course will provide the necessary skills for reading and translating original texts, copied during the lectures, as well as their contextualisation.

Expected results:
- Knowledge of the hieroglyphic writing system.
- Basic knowledge of morphology and syntax of the Middle Egyptian language.
- Basic elements for the study of an epigraphic text in the original.
- Development of an autonomous knowledge of the methodologies used for the study and analysis of Middle Egyptian texts.
- Capacity for autonomous study of a text in Classical Egyptian with the appropriate use of bibliographical tools.
Taken together, the expected results will contribute to the final assessment.

Teaching requires a basic knowledge of Middle Egyptian, and is integrated with the teaching of Cultura dell'Antico Egitto.

The course consists of:
- Introduction to the epigraphic text.
- Tools and resources for the study of the epigraphic text.
- The epigraphic text: support, layout, writing models.
- Reading and analysis of a text selected for the course.

Basic tools
- List of signs
A.H. Gardiner, Egyptian Grammar (the list will be made available in the course moodle).

- Grammar
E.M. Ciampini, La lingua dell’Antico Egitto.

- Dictionaries
Faulkner, Concise Dictionary of Middle Egyptian.
Erman-Grapow, Wörterbuch der Aegyptischen Sprache.

Lecture notes and materials uploaded onto the course moodle.

Additional bibliography will be indicated during the course.

Students are invited to download the list of signs before the start of class so that they can use it at the beginning of the course.

Oral exam.

The learning assessment includes:
- Translation, commentary and discussion of the texts analysed in class.
- Preparation of an epigraphic card on a text to be agreed with the teacher.
Final examination:
Discussion of the topics addressed during the course; analysis of one of the texts analysed in the lecture; preparation of the epigraphic card.

oral

Grading scale - Scoring based on the presence of the following knowledge/abilities/skills:
- 18-22: sufficient knowledge of contents; sufficient ability to recognize sites/classes of materials; sufficient ability to interpret and connect events; sufficient communication skills, related to the use of specific language.
- 23-26: fair / reasonable knowledge of contents; fair / reasonable ability to recognize sites / classes of materials; fair / reasonable ability to interpret and connect events; fair / reasonable communication skills, in relation to the use of specific language.
- Band 27-29: good / very good knowledge of contents; good/very good ability to recognize sites / classes of materials; good / very good ability to interpret and connect events; good / very good communication skills, related to the use of specific language.
- 30: very good knowledge of contents; very good ability to recognize sites / classes of materials; very good ability to interpret and connect events; very good communication skills, related to use of specific language.
- 30 cum laude: excellent content knowledge; excellent ability to recognize sites / classes of materials; excellent ability to interpret and connect events; excellent communication skills.

Seminar-style lectures (translation and source analysis), with active student participation.

Due to the subject matter of the course, attendance is highly recommended.

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