Sessional Lecturer - NMC230H1 - Ancient Egypt in Popular Media

Date Posted: 03/18/2026
Req ID: 47393
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Near & Middle East.Civilizations
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Description: This course will examine the use of ancient Egypt in a variety of films. Genres will include horror, sci-fi, and epics. Topics will include the depiction of ancient Egyptian themes, such as religion and historical, images, and values in motion pictures, as well as their transformation. Students will be required to watch a variety of movies dealing with ancient Egypt and analyse and engage in the material, as it relates to ancient Egyptian narratives and themes. Students will also examine how the ancient Egyptian themes depicted in the films may reinforce or challenge the cultura...

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