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Ancient Languages

International Mother Language Day

We celebrated International Mother Language Day at JCCC with games, food, and informational tables. I represented the Ancient Languages of Sumerian (cuneiform), Egyptian Hieroglyphs, Latin, and Greek.

Categories: Ancient Greek, Ancient Languages, Ancient Near East, Cuneiform, Egyptian Hieroglyphs, Egyptology at JCCC | Leave a comment

Humanities Kansas talk: Concordia, KS

On Monday, 3 June 2019, I traveled to the Frank Carlson Library in Concordia, KS, to deliver my Humanities Kansas talk, “In Their Own Words: The Ancient Egyptians.” You can find more information about this presentation here: https://www.humanitieskansas.org/get-involved/request-speaker/stacy-davidson-in-their-own-words-the-ancient-egyptians The staff of the Frank Carlson Library exemplified hospitality and had advertised my talk in local print, television, … Continue reading »

Categories: Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Egyptian Literature, Ancient Languages, Egyptology, Humanities Kansas Speakers Bureau, Lectures and Workshops | Leave a comment

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JCCC Summer Youth Program 2018

Registration opened today for the 2018 JCCC Summer Youth Program, and the response is strong! Type “Davidson” in the search box at https://ce.jccc.edu/search.cfm to view a complete list of my youth and adult offerings. Class descriptions are available on the registration website; contact me with any questions. Subjects include ancient language courses–including the only Egyptian Hieroglyphs youth course in … Continue reading »

Categories: Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Egyptian Literature, Ancient Greek, Ancient Languages, Egyptian Art, Egyptian Hieroglyphs, Egyptology, Egyptology at JCCC, Museums, Summer Youth Program, Uncategorized, Virtual Egyptology | Leave a comment

2018 News

Even though the holidays are upon us, it’s not too early to start thinking about 2018 classes. Check back for more announcements, updates, and events in the new year.

Categories: Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Greek, Ancient Languages, Egyptian Hieroglyphs, Egyptology, Egyptology at JCCC, History of Ancient Egypt, Summer Youth Program, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Summer Youth Camps 2017

For six weeks this June and July, JCCC summer youth campers in grades 6-9 explored the worlds of Greece, Rome, Egypt, and Harry Potter.  Latin and Greek for the Modern World introduced participants to the languages of Greek and Latin as well as cultural and historical information. Adventures in Ancient Egypt covered ancient Egypt’s history, … Continue reading »

Categories: Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Greek, Ancient Languages, Egyptian Art, Egyptian Hieroglyphs, Egyptology, Egyptology at JCCC, Experimental Philology, Summer Youth Program | Leave a comment

ARCE is coming to Kansas City

The American Research Center in Egypt’s annual conference will be held in Kansas City from 21-23 April 2017.  Find out more about the influence of ancient Egypt in and around Kansas City here: http://arce.org/news/2017/03/u205/egyptomania-takes-root-in-kansas-city A conference abstract booklet can be downloaded here: http://www.arce.org/files/user/page1/AM_17_Abstract_booklet_FOR_DOWNLOAD.pdf  

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Spring 2017 CE Courses: Egyptomania and Latin and Greek for the Modern World

To access the online catalog for the following courses, click: http://classsearch.jccc.edu/class/results?query=davidson&s=&term_type=ContinuingEd *Students who enroll in 3 or more CE classes in one transaction get a 15% discount!* Egyptomania: Egypt’s Influence on the Arts  03/20/17-04/10/17 Ancient Egypt’s influence on the visual arts, music, film, architecture, and the written word is vast; some call this excessive love of … Continue reading »

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App for learning Egyptian Hieroglyphs: the wait is over!

The wait is over! Due to the tireless dedication of a student/friend, there is now an easy-to-use and linguistically accurate app for learning Egyptian Hieroglyphs. After I lamented (i.e. complained) for several months about the dearth of digital interactives for learning hieroglyphs, James agreed to create a revolutionary new app. You can find Middle Egyptian Hieroglyphs … Continue reading »

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Experimental Philology: Cuneiform and Cursive Hieroglyphs

In preparation for our international study trip to London, Oxford, and Berlin, several trip participants have enrolled in an Independent Study Course, Egypt and the Ancient Near East. Co-taught with Professor Melanie Hull, this 10-week course gives JCCC students a unique opportunity to explore the history, religion, art, culture, politics, language, literature, and the worldview of both … Continue reading »

Categories: Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Languages, Ancient Near East, Cuneiform, Egyptian Hieroglyphs, Egyptology, Egyptology at JCCC, European Trip, Experimental Philology, History of Ancient Egypt, Museums, Travel, Uncategorized | Leave a comment