Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Spring 2016 Egyptology Courses
Registration is open for JCCC’s Spring 2016 Continuing Education Egyptology Courses. Egyptian Art II and Egyptian Hieroglyphs I are returning, and I have a *new* course being offered on Ancient Egyptian Literature. Read below for details and/or download the flyer at the bottom of this post. Sign up for the following Continuing Education courses at … Continue reading
Fall 2015 Egyptology Classes–Enroll now to reserve your spot!
It’s time for another exciting session of Egyptology courses at Johnson County Community College; JCCC is the only place in the KC Metro area that you can study ancient Egypt with an Egyptologist. Click on the link below to see registration information for Egyptian Art I, Egyptian Hieroglyphs I, and History of Ancient Egypt. Each … Continue reading
Nebraska Association for Translators and Interpreters Annual Conference 2015
On 31 July 2015 Professor Davidson gave the keynote lecture for the Nebraska Association for Translators and Interpreters (NATI)Annual Conference held at Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE. This lecture, entitled “Egyptology, Égyptologie, Ägyptologie: A Multilingual Discipline,” highlighted the crucial role language acquisition plays in the study of ancient Egypt. After the “rediscovery” of Egypt through Napoléon’s incursions … Continue reading
Adventures in Ancient Egypt: JCCC Summer Youth Program 2015
During the last week of July, students in grades 6-7 from around the KC Metro area participated in the first ever Adventures in Ancient Egypt camp at JCCC taught by Professor Davidson. This course was inspired by Rick Riordan’s Kane Chronicles trilogy which updates Egyptian mythology for modern audiences. We examined the people, places, history, culture, language and religion … Continue reading
Egyptology European Tour 2015
Wow! What a trip! I’ve been sorting through thousands of photos, so here are a few to start with.
JCCC’s Free College Day 2015
On Saturday 18 April, JCCC opened its doors in gratitude to the continued support of its community. Professors and staff members gave lectures and workshops on a wide variety of topics. Professor Davidson gave three workshops on Egyptian Hieroglyphs, Egyptology: a Virtual Tour, and Ancient Greek. In the first, participants learned about the history of … Continue reading
Night at the Nelson 2015: Egyptian Stele
Join me for JCCC’s Night at the Nelson 2015. The event will be held at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art on Friday, 17 April, from 6-8 pm. JCCC professors from various departments have selected artworks to present to students, staff, faculty, and the public at 6:30pm, 7pm, and 7:30pm. I will be speaking at 7:30 … Continue reading
Ancient Studies at JCCC Free College Day 04/18/15
Registration is FREE, but you must register in advance. Sessions fill quickly! http://www.jccc.edu/conferences/freecollegeday/index.html Egyptian Hieroglyphs (under Foreign Language) Instructor: Stacy Davidson 1 – 1:45 p.m. CC 124 This session on Egyptian hieroglyphs is an introduction to the language of the ancient Egyptians. You’ll learn the Egyptian alphabet and will be able to write your name … Continue reading
Coming soon!
This site is still being developed. Check back soon to learn about ancient Egypt, ancient languages and civilizations, and a trip to Europe to visit Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern museum collections, monuments, and professional organizations. In the meantime, Professor Davidson can answer your questions at sdavid22@jccc.edu. Please contact the Continuing Education department http://www.jccc.edu/continuing-education/ if … Continue reading