NMC101 Lecture 1 PDF
Page 1: Introduction
Introduction to the course on Pharaohs and Ancient Egypt.
Page 2: Lecture Outline
Key components of the lecture include:
Welcome!
Course Goals
Course Materials
Course Expectations and Content
Assignments and Assessments
Tutorials
Using Quercus
Helpful Resources
Page 3: Land Acknowledgement
Acknowledgment of the traditional land of Indigenous peoples:
Huron-Wendat, Seneca, Mississaugas of the Credit.
Recognition of the continued presence of Indigenous peoples on this land.
Page 4: A Note on Colonialism and (ancient) Egypt
Discussion on Egypt's colonial past and its present impacts.
Includes references to significant artifacts such as the Bust of Nefertiti and related historical imagery.
Page 5: Welcome to NMC101: Land of the Pharaohs
Introduction of the instructor, Prof. Oren Siegel, an archaeologist specializing in ancient Egypt.
Emphasis on including recent excavations in learning.
Goal for students to view the world like an archaeologist.
Page 6: Course Goals
Objectives of the course include:
Understanding the history and culture of Pharaonic Egypt (3100-31 BCE).
Engaging critically with various historical sources.
Developing academic writing skills through the WIT program.
Importance of writing as a transferable skill.
Page 7: How to Contact Me!
Instructor information:
Prof. Oren Siegel
Office: 4 Bancroft Avenue (BF), Room 409
Email: oren.siegel@utoronto.ca
Office hours: Mondays 10am-12pm (appointments by email).
Page 8: Course Materials
Required textbook:
M. Van de Mieroop, A History of Ancient Egypt, 2nd edition (2021).
Availability at the University bookstore.
Required readings will be posted in course modules.
Page 9: Further Reading
Recommended readings for deeper exploration:
The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt, edited by Ian Shaw.
Ancient Egypt: Anatomy of a Civilization by Barry Kemp.
Page 10: Further Reading
Suggestion for an illustrated cultural atlas of ancient Egypt for additional insights.
Encouragement to discuss specific reading interests during office hours.
Page 11: Course Expectations
Students must complete assigned readings before class.
Written assignments include:
1-2 page summary of a topic.
Essay outline with thesis and annotated bibliography.
Final research paper (7-9 pages).
Final exam format includes multiple choice, true/false, and quick IDs.
Page 12: Grading and Assessment
Breakdown of grading:
15% for short summary assignment.
15% for essay outline.
20% for research paper.
25% for final exam.
25% for tutorial participation.
Importance of following university procedures for remarking requests.
Page 13: Important Dates
Key dates for assignments and tutorials:
Tutorial sections begin: September 11th/13th.
Assignment 1 due: October 4th.
Assignment 2 due: October 25th.
Assignment 3 due: November 29th.
Date for the final exam to be confirmed.
Page 14: Extensions, Absences, and Returning Assignments
Policies on late assignments and extensions:
Late assignments lose 1 mark/day up to 7 days.
Follow university procedures for requesting extensions.
Acceptable documentation includes:
Absence Declaration, Verification of Illness/ Injury Form, College Registrar’s letter, or Academic Accommodation letter.
Get assignments back within two weeks.
Page 15: Accessibility and Accommodations
Encourage students needing accommodations to contact the accessibility office.
Students with accommodations should send their letters to the instructor and TA.
Useful resources provided for students seeking support.
Page 16: Administrative Points
Seeking volunteer note takers for Accessibility Services.
Benefits of being a volunteer note taker, including enhancement of note-taking skills and academic recognition.
Instructions for registration as a volunteer note-taker provided.
Page 17: Academic Integrity
Commitment to investigating academic dishonesty per institutional guidelines.
Encouragement to ask questions about appropriate academic behavior and citation methods.
Page 18: Use of Artificial Intelligence/LLMs
Prohibition of generative AI for academic work in this course.
Instructor’s opinion on the limitations of AI in discussing ancient Egypt.
Emphasis on the importance of developing writing and research skills beyond reliance on AI.
Page 19: Tutorials
Mandatory attendance and participation in tutorials.
Tutorials aid in enhancing writing and critical thinking skills.
Appropriate channels for answering course-related questions (discussion boards for lecture content, TAs for writing-related issues).
Page 20: Tutorial Schedule
Various online tutorial options listed:
Wednesday, 14:00-15:00 EST
Wednesday, 14:00-15:00 EST
Wednesday, 14:00-15:00 EST
Wednesday, 15:00-16:00 EST
Wednesday, 15:00-16:00 EST
Friday, 13:00-14:00 EST
Friday, 13:00-14:00 EST
Friday, 14:00-15:00 EST
Page 21: Quercus
Quercus as the primary communication platform.
Encouragement to utilize discussion boards for questions relevant to course content.
Private concerns should be directed via email.
Page 22: The Discussion Board on Quercus
Overview of the discussion board topics and organization:
Questions about course content,
Questions about assignments,
Technical issues.
Page 23: Office Hours
Open invitation for students to visit office hours in person or online for discussion and support.
Page 24: Teaching Philosophy
Overview of the course narrative on Pharaonic civilization.
Focus on significant monuments and figures in ancient Egypt.
Page 25: Teaching Philosophy Continued
Emphasis on political history while incorporating everyday life aspects through artifacts and monuments.
Page 26: Teaching Philosophy Continued
Course organized chronologically with thematic interludes such as art and hieroglyphic writing.
Page 27: Chronology
Importance of understanding relative chronology in Pharaonic civilization.
Mention of the historical distance of over 3000 years in context to Cleopatra and major Egyptian building.
Page 28: Rough Chronology
Timeline of ancient Egyptian history outlined:
Predynastic: ca. 4300-3000 B.C.E.
Early Dynastic: ca. 3000-2675 B.C.E.
Old Kingdom: ca. 2675-2130 B.C.E.
First Intermediate Period: ca. 2130-1980 B.C.E.
Middle Kingdom: ca. 1980-1630 B.C.E.
Second Intermediate Period: ca. 1630-1539/1523 B.C.E.
New Kingdom: ca. 1539-1075 B.C.E.
Third Intermediate Period: ca. 1075-656 B.C.E.
Late Period: ca. 664-332 B.C.E.
Ptolemaic Period: ca. 332-30 B.C.E.
Roman/Byzantine Empire: ca. 30 B.C.E. - 642 C.E.
Page 29: Broader Themes
Themes to explore in the course:
Sources of knowledge regarding ancient Egypt.
Evaluating historical changes over time.
The role of human agency in historical narratives.