Special Regulations for the Moderations in Oriental Studies (Egyptology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies)

A

1. 1. The subjects and papers in the examination shall be as prescribed by regulation from time to time by the Board of the Faculty of Oriental Studies.
2. 2. A candidate shall be deemed to have passed the examination when he or she shall have satisfied the Moderators in all the papers specified in the regulations.
3. 3. Candidates must offer all the papers at the same time, except that a candidate may offer in the Preliminary Examination in Oriental Studies (Egyptology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies) any paper or papers in which he or she has previously failed to satisfy the Moderators.
4. 4. In the case of candidates who have satisfied the Moderators in all the papers at a single examination, the Moderators may award a distinction to those of special merit.

B

Candidates offering Egyptology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies are required to offer four three-hour papers:

1, 2

Either

Akkadian texts. (Lists are available from the Oriental Institute)

and

Akkadian grammar and unprepared translation.

Or

Egyptian texts: Middle Egyptian texts, ed. Baines and Smith. (Copies are available from the Oriental Institute)

and

Middle Egyptian grammar and unprepared translation.

1. 3. Civilizations of the Ancient Near East.
2. 4. History of the Ancient Near East to 30 bce.