Egyptology
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
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