Subject Areas and Themes for the Term Paper

This listing contains general subject areas and overall themes from which students may choose in order to formulate the specific topics of their term papers. Topics must be approved by the instructor to receive a passing grade. All students must meet with the instructor to discuss their proposed paper topics and clear them in advance before beginning work on the paper. The instructor reserves the right to limit the number of students in the class working on any one topic or theme.

Alcoholism, Addictions, Psychoactive Agents and Use of Narcotics

(Issues in) the Archaeology of Egypt and Egyptian Material Culture

Calendars, Time, and Egyptian Notions of Eternity

Civil and Urban Architecture in Ancient Egypt

Cultural Legacy of Egypt to the Modern World

Development of Funerary Architecture through Egyptian History

Development of the Egyptian Military, Military Methods, Policy and Organization through Egyptian History

Egyptian Foreign Relations and Diplomatic History of the New Kingdom

Egyptian Language and Writing: Development and Use

Egyptians' Understanding of History and Their Own Past

Environment and the Development of Culture and History

Evidence for an Egyptian Empire during the Middle Kingdom

Food, Drink, Diet and Nutritional Issues

Funerary Beliefs and Practices in Ancient Egypt

Gynaecology and Obstetrics in Egypt

(Issues in) the Historiography of Egypt and Egyptology, Methods and Directions

Law, Crime, and Punishment in Ancient Egypt (incl. Capital Punishment)

Literacy, Education, and Social Advancement

Magic and Religion in Ancient Egypt

Marriage and Divorce in Ancient Egypt

Medicine and Medical Practice, the Physician in Ancient Egypt

Modern Perceptions and Understandings of Ancient Egypt, Egyptian Society and People

Nubia and/or Kush, Dynamic Relations with Egypt

Representational Art in Ancient Egypt

Sexuality and and Sexual Mores through Egyptian History

Slavery, Forced Labor and the Position of Slaves in Egyptian Society

Standards of Morality in Egyptian Thought and Behavior

Trade, Commerce, and Economy (Domestic and/or International)

Women: Their Role and Status in Ancient Egyptian Society

Workmen's Communities and the Evidence of Daily Life