Egyptian Hieroglyphs Online Certificate Course
Learn to understand various signs and common words found in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic texts.
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Learn to understand various signs and common words found in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic texts.
The Egyptian Hieroglyphs Course provides a foundational understanding of how the ancient and elegant language and writing system works and how hieroglyphs are written and read, and explores the fascinating ancient culture through which they developed.
Learn to understand various signs and common words found in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic texts, form your own basic sentences, and get closer to Egyptian civilisation than ever before.
The Egyptian Hieroglyphs Course begins by exploring the development of the ancient writing system, detailing who used it and what it was used for. You will learn about other script forms that developed from hieroglyphs, as well as reasons for the ultimate demise of the writing system. We also look at how hieroglyphs were rediscovered and deciphered, with particular attention paid to the Rosetta Stone.
We consider the cultural context within which hieroglyphs were formed. Emphasis is given to what was important to the ancient Egyptians in life as well as in death. You will learn what Ba and Ka are, and their relevance to ancient Egyptians’ belief in the afterlife. We also explore the ancient Egyptian world view, examining the pharaohs’ place in ancient Egyptian culture. You will learn what is meant by “divine kingship” and become familiar with some of the most important deities in ancient Egyptian religion.
With a broader understanding of the importance and place of hieroglyphs in ancient Egypt, the course continues with an introduction to the fundamentals and principles of hieroglyphic writing. Following this introduction, you’ll examine how ideograms work and discover some of the most common in Egyptian hieroglyphic writing. You’ll learn the 25 characters that comprise the hieroglyphic “alphabet”, follow examples and exercises on how to use these symbols, and learn how to read hieroglyphics.
The Egyptian Hieroglyphs Course will introduce you to common determinatives and their different meanings and show you how to decipher certain hieroglyphic combinations by identifying determinatives. You will learn what biliterals and triliterals are and be provided with a comprehensive list of both. You will also be introduced to phonetic complements and the reason for their use.
We’ll look at the meaning/use behind some of the most familiar symbols associated with ancient Egypt and the ways in which some are used as hieroglyphs in their own right. The Egyptian Hieroglyphs Course also explains how numbers were written in this ancient writing system. You’ll examine the writing of dates, including months and years, and how nouns are used in hieroglyphs.
By the end of this course, you will:
- Have a basic understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphs
- Be able to write and understand simple hieroglyphs
- Comprehend the world from which Egyptian hieroglyphs were born and how they informed the writing system
- Have mastered the Egyptian “alphabet”
- Know the difference between phonetic and semantic glyphs
- Know how to use determinatives
- Understand the difference between uniliterals, biliterals, and triliterals
- Be aware of some of the most commonly-used symbols that accompany hieroglyphic writing
- Know how to write numbers in Egyptian hieroglyphs
- Have a basic understanding of ancient nouns
Who would benefit from our Egyptian Hieroglyphs Online Certificate Course?
Though thousands of years old, Egyptian hieroglyphs were deciphered less than 300 years ago. Since then, many have applied themselves to unpicking the truths of Egypt’s ancient civilisation through these strange and elegant symbols.
If you’re interested in taking your first steps in dissecting this breathtakingly beautiful writing system or if you’re interested in history, culture, and language, the Egyptian Hieroglyphs Course will appeal to you.
Follow the course’s 10 modules and you’ll gain a basic understanding of the principles of hieroglyphic writing and an ability to recognise and craft simple hieroglyphic sentences.
Egyptian Hieroglyphs Online Certificate Course – Requirements
This course is designed for people with little or no prior experience. The course is delivered 100 percent online 24/7 and only takes a few hours of study to complete.
To successfully complete this course, a student must:
- Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
- Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
- Be a self-directed learner
- Possess sound language and literacy skills
Quick Course Facts:
- Course content is structured for easy comprehension
- Approximately 150 hours of study is needed to complete the course
- Registered students gain unrestricted lifetime access to your online course
- All course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device
- Study your course online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace
- All students who complete the course will be awarded with a certificate of completion that is applicable worldwide
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Egyptian Hieroglyphs Online Certificate Course Outline
Module 1: A Brief History of Hieroglyphs
- Introduction
- A Definition of Hieroglyphics
- The Early Development of Hieroglyphs
- The Development of Hieroglyphic Writing
- Transliteration and Pronunciation
Module 2: The Ancient Egyptian View of the World: Life and Death
- Dynasties and Kingdoms
- The Importance of the River Nile
- The Egyptian After Life
- The Tombs of the Dead
Module 3: The Ancient Egyptian View of the World: Pharaohs and Gods
- The Social Hierarchy in Ancient Egypt
- Divine Kingship
- Gods and Goddesses
Module 4: The Principles of Hieroglyphs
- A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words
- Relevant Terminology
- The Principles of Hieroglyphics
Module 5: Ideograms
- Ideograms in Egyptian Hieroglyphs
- Common Ideograms
Module 6: The Alphabet
- Understanding the Alphabet
- The 25 Hieroglyphs of the Egyptian Alphabet
- The Use of Colour
- Reading Direction
Module 7: Determinatives
- How to Recognise Determinatives
- The Symbol of the Sun
- Common Determinatives
- Images of Man and Woman as Determinatives
Module 8: Biliterals and Triliterals
- A Basis for Spelling
- Popular Biliteral Hieroglyphs
- Triliteral Hieroglyphs and Phonetic Complements
- Comprehensive Reference List of Biliterals and Triliterals
Module 9: The Symbols of Ancient Egypt
- The Ankh, Eye of Horus and the Uraeus
- Lotus Flower, Ka, Ba and Cartouche
- The Crook and the Flail– Hekha and Nekhakha
Module 10: Numbers, Dates, and Nouns
- Counting on Numbers
- The Egyptian Calendar
- Hieroglyphic Grammar
- Conclusion
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Module 1: A Brief History of Hieroglyphs
- Introduction
- A Definition of Hieroglyphics
- The Early Development of Hieroglyphs
- The Development of Hieroglyphic Writing
- Transliteration and Pronunciation
Module 2: The Ancient Egyptian View of the World: Life and Death
- Dynasties and Kingdoms
- The Importance of the River Nile
- The Egyptian After Life
- The Tombs of the Dead
Module 3: The Ancient Egyptian View of the World: Pharaohs and Gods
- The Social Hierarchy in Ancient Egypt
- Divine Kingship
- Gods and Goddesses
Module 4: The Principles of Hieroglyphs
- A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words
- Relevant Terminology
- The Principles of Hieroglyphics
Module 5: Ideograms
- Ideograms in Egyptian Hieroglyphs
- Common Ideograms
Module 6: The Alphabet
- Understanding the Alphabet
- The 25 Hieroglyphs of the Egyptian Alphabet
- The Use of Colour
- Reading Direction
Module 7: Determinatives
- How to Recognise Determinatives
- The Symbol of the Sun
- Common Determinatives
- Images of Man and Woman as Determinatives
Module 8: Biliterals and Triliterals
- A Basis for Spelling
- Popular Biliteral Hieroglyphs
- Triliteral Hieroglyphs and Phonetic Complements
- Comprehensive Reference List of Biliterals and Triliterals
Module 9: The Symbols of Ancient Egypt
- The Ankh, Eye of Horus and the Uraeus
- Lotus Flower, Ka, Ba and Cartouche
- The Crook and the Flail– Hekha and Nekhakha
Module 10: Numbers, Dates, and Nouns
- Counting on Numbers
- The Egyptian Calendar
- Hieroglyphic Grammar
- Conclusion
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
- Microsoft Windows XP, or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
- OSX/iOS 6 or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
- Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or faster
- Flash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
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Course Summary
Course ID: | 012CEEH |
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Delivery Mode: |
Online |
Access: | Lifetime |
Tutor Support: | Yes |
Time: | Study at your own pace |
Duration: | 150 Hours |
Assessments: | Yes |
Qualification: | Certificate |
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