AN N EA 20Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Ancient Near East · 5 units · Undergraduate lower division (0-99)
Basic introduction to language and hieroglyphic script of ancient Egypt. Devoted to learning principles of hieroglyphic writing and Egyptian grammar, deciphering standard inscriptions, and using hieroglyphic text editing software to type hieroglyphs on computer. Students acquire ability to recognize and translate hieroglyphic inscriptions on common museum objects.
P/NP or letter grading.
When it runs
Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.
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