[Steppes] OT: Ancient Egyptian Lessons

[Nzingha, The Moor Of Dundee]

I don't know if I can committ, to all the weeks, but I would be willing to invest the $45 and come to a few classes.  I'm in the process of cutting a 2nd British Ballad CD and have lots of work committments, but it certainly is up my alley.  Leza 
 

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----- Original Message ----
From: William Meriic <wmeriic at tx.rr.com>
To: steppes at ansteorra.org
Sent: Thursday, May 8, 2008 6:23:51 PM
Subject: [Steppes] OT: Ancient Egyptian Lessons

Greetings to the Lists,

Have you ever looked at ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and wondered as to
their meaning?  Have you ever stared in amazement at such an unusual yet
beautiful style of writing?  Have you ever considered what amazing language
and secrets they conceal?

Did you know the ancient Egyptian language has lasted for over 7000 years
and is still spoken today?  Did you know that we speakers of English, a
language from a completely different family, still use words coined by the
ancient Egyptians; including as you might expect the word desert, the name
Susannah (which is Hebrew and ancient Egyptian for Lilly), and the words
ivory and ebony?

I am exploring interest in teaching a class in ancient Egyptian
(specifically middle and late period versions for those of you who are aware
that there are several dialects).  The goal is to give the student enough
information to successfully read hieroglyphic stories and monument
inscriptions.  Additional excursions into ancient Egyptian culture, life,
and art will punctuate the course.

The course would likely start in July, running Wednesday evenings from 6
p.m. to 9 p.m. for six to eight weeks.  While there will be no cost for the
class, it is likely that a $45 textbook will be required (and no I didn't
write the book).

Prior knowledge of ancient Egypt or its language or any knowledge of
linguistics is not required.  Furthermore, while speaking a second language
would help it is neither a requirement.

I am looking for three to six students before opening the class.  The class
would be open to anyone 16 years or older committed to the study.  Classes
would be informal; while well structured there would be no tests and no
required homework (I always hated homework and spend more time getting out
of doing it than what would have been required to do it in the first place).
The class would take place in North East Dallas (just to the northeast of
White rock Lake) with easy access from I635 and I30.

If you or anyone you know would be interested please let me know.  Also if
someone would be kind enough to post this Elfsea we might find some interest
there too.

Will Meriic 
wmeriic at tx.rr.com


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