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Demotic I

Demotic refers to both a stage of the ancient Egyptian language and the associated cursive script, which was in use for over a millennium (from the 7th century BCE to the 5th century CE). Various types of texts were written in Demotic, ranging from epic tales, scientific treatises, and religious texts to court documents, letters, and tax receipts. This course aims to introduce students to Demotic grammar and script. A small selection of original texts will be read once the grammar review is completed.