The Archaeology of Life and Death in Ancient Egypt

Course aim

The course aims to introduce learners to the archaeology of Ancient Egypt, looking both at their way of life and their treatment of death.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

• No skills or experience needed
• This course is suitable for beginners and improvers

By the end of the course I should be able to:

• Outline a simple chronology of events in Ancient Egypt
• List some of the key features of life and death in ancient Egypt
• Discuss the nature of those features and their significance to ancient Egyptians
• Describe the impact of Egypt’s geography on the development of the Egyptian civilisation

How will I be taught?

• The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

• A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
• You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor

What else do I need to know?

• Essential reading will be provided. Students will require a notepad and pen. They may also find it helpful to have a file in which to keep their notes.

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

• No pre reading is required but research on the subject on the internet or in the library may be helpful

What can I do next?

• Progress to another WEA course
• Progress to a course with another provider
• Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
• Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next