Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - ARCH 252 J100

Ancient Egypt and Africa (3)

Class Number: 10254

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Fri, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 20, 2018
    Fri, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Instructor:

    Richard Chia
    rtchia@sfu.ca
    778.881.6174
    Office: TBA
    Office Hours: TBA

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Exploration of the major cultural developments in Africa from the origin of humankind to the rise of several ancient civilizations, with special emphasis on ancient Egypt. Students are exposed to various approaches taken by palaeoanthropologists, prehistoric archaeologists, historians and Egyptologists. Students with credit for ARCH 200 under this title may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

Although the African continent is the cradle of humankind with many indigenous innovations and civilizations, it has been misrepresented for centuries. Some twentieth-century European scholars, travelers, and explorers described the continent as a “dark” one, and its people as “a people without history”. Thus, most innovations and civilizations on the continent were considered non-African, the handiwork of people from outside Africa. But this perspective has changed, and a new image of Africa is emerging. This course aims to expose students to the key human cultural developments in Africa with emphasis on Egypt. It provides a critical overview of the key developments on the continent using palaeoanthropology, prehistoric archaeology, history, and Egyptology.

Grading

  • Mid-Term 1 30%
  • Mid-Term 2 30%
  • Final Exam 40%

NOTES:

Breadth: Humanities/Social Sciences

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Bard, K.A. 2015. An Introduction to the Archaeology of Ancient Egypt, 2nd edition. Wiley-Blackwell. 
ISBN: 978-0-4706-7336-2

Phillipson, D.W. 2005. African Archaeology, 3rd edition. Cambridge University Press.
ISBN: 978-0-5215-4002-5

RECOMMENDED READING:

Ikram, S. 2010. Ancient Egypt: An Introduction. Cambridge University Press.
ISBN: 978-0-5216-7598-7

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need classroom or exam accommodations are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Students with Disabilities (1250 Maggie Benston Centre) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.

Deferred grades will be given only on the basis of authenticated medical disability.


Registrar Notes:

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