This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2024-2025
Teacher(s)
Language
French
Prerequisites
None.
Main themes
An introduction to the history and geography of the Ancient Near East and of pharaonic Egypt.
Alternating with LGLOR1513, this course deals with the following themes:
1. The geographical and chronological framework of the Ancient Near East and Egypt;
2. The type of sources at the basis of historical reconstruction;
3. A detailed presentation of important periods and reigns;
4. The foundations of the monarchy and principal institutions.
Alternating with LGLOR1513, this course deals with the following themes:
1. The geographical and chronological framework of the Ancient Near East and Egypt;
2. The type of sources at the basis of historical reconstruction;
3. A detailed presentation of important periods and reigns;
4. The foundations of the monarchy and principal institutions.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| date and locate the different civilisations, the richest periods and the most significant reigns. In order to achieve this goal, he will have acquired a knowledge of the historic and geographical frameworks. |
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Content
This course has two successive parts.
For the Ancient Near East, the course includes:
For the Ancient Near East, the course includes:
- the geography and chronology, including a discussion of the bibliography;
- generalities such as the historical sources, institutions, socio-economic life;
- political and socio-economic history (a chronological overview).
- the division of time, chronology and its foundations, sources and problems;
- a historical overview of the different periods, emphasising the important reigns and realisations of these kings;
- the royalty and the principal institutions.
Teaching methods
The course is given by means of ppt that are well illustrated, including maps, texts and pictures.
Evaluation methods
Oral exam, based on a written preparation. The student will be questioned successively by the two teachers.
Other information
Message for ARKE students and other students who may be affected: in the event of a timetable conflict, course material will exceptionally be made available in recorded form.
Regarding the use of AI: AI: Generative artificial intelligence (AI) must be used responsibly and in accordance with the practices of academic and scientific integrity. Since scientific integrity requires to cite sources, the use of AI must always be reported. The use of artificial intelligences for tasks where they are explicitly forbidden will be considered cheating.
Regarding the use of AI: AI: Generative artificial intelligence (AI) must be used responsibly and in accordance with the practices of academic and scientific integrity. Since scientific integrity requires to cite sources, the use of AI must always be reported. The use of artificial intelligences for tasks where they are explicitly forbidden will be considered cheating.
Online resources
The Moodle server allows one to obtain:
- the syllabus on the history of the Ancient Near East, as well as the ppt of the course.
- the ppt of the part of the course on Egypt, as well as a bibliography.
- the syllabus on the history of the Ancient Near East, as well as the ppt of the course.
- the ppt of the part of the course on Egypt, as well as a bibliography.
Bibliography
Un résumé écrit est fourni pour le Proche-Orient.
Pour l'Égypte, l'étudiant peut compléter les ppt du cours par la lecture de :
Tallet, Pierre, Frédéric Payraudeau, Chloé Ragazzoli, and Claire Somaglino
2019. L'Égypte pharaonique: histoire, société, culture. Mnémosya. Paris: Armand Colin
Pour l'Égypte, l'étudiant peut compléter les ppt du cours par la lecture de :
Tallet, Pierre, Frédéric Payraudeau, Chloé Ragazzoli, and Claire Somaglino
2019. L'Égypte pharaonique: histoire, société, culture. Mnémosya. Paris: Armand Colin
Teaching materials
- Syllabus partie "Proche-Orient ancien"
- Présentation ppt partie "Proche-Orient ancien"
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