Four pieces of coursework, which offer the refreshing variety. Rosalind would like them to be submitted for assessment as a portfolio.

1. Write a critical review of a section of one of Christian Jacq's novels which feature Deir el-Medina (from the photocopies Rosalind gave us). Researched in pairs (or a trio). 1500 words +/- 10% to be handed in at the time of the Big feast on the 21 December.

2.  In-class exercise. Complete a crossword on Deir el-Medina.
During the class on the 23 November. Can be exchanged for an essay or a poster .

3. Practical work: Prepare a meal for the Deir el-Medina feast.
Accompanied with 500 word brief. Will be consumed on the 21 December.

Please see here for co-ordinating the feast menu. 

4.Choose one or two of the following essay titles.
As usual, 1500 words +/- 10%

• Describe the village barter system
• Discuss the function of the local law court.
• Using tangible examples from the tomb of Kha describe the clothing of the villagers.
• What do we know about marital relations at Deir el-Medina?
• What was the attitude to older people in the community?
• Was Paneb indeed a scoundrel?
• Evaluate the role of the scribe Amenakhte during the strikes.
• How useful are the displays in either the British museum or another collection of your choice in promoting Deir el-Medina to the public?

Attendance: 50% needed to qualify for assesment.