This module aims to promote key skills in the design of practical aspects in museum practices in Egyptology; It will encourage students to develop their ability to (a) prepare and carry through specific practical projects related to the study of Egyptian artefacts (including text) and (b) create themed museum displays of ancient Egyptian material;
Through this module, students will not only develop career skills in the above areas of Egyptology but also learn to apply the basic principles of research design to their coursework and dissertation;
The primary sources will comprise both archaeological and textual data, thus extending students’ ability to combine these two types of evidence in assessing and analysing the interconnection between artefacts and society in Egypt during the pharaonic period;
Detailed knowledge of the main Egyptological collections (local and international) and their history, combined with seminar discussions relating to questions of provenance, function, context, and display, will provide a subject-based platform for the consideration of the process of research design in Egyptology.