141032 SE Akkadian Seminar (2021W)
Philological seminar: Humor in Mesopotamia: Comedic and Satirical Akkadian Texts
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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VOR-ORT
Voraussetzungen: für AO-11/1: AO-2 und AO-4, für AO-11/2: AO-6 sowie AO-2 und AO-4, für AO-12/1: AO-3
An/Abmeldung
Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").
- Anmeldung von Mi 01.09.2021 08:00 bis Mi 06.10.2021 09:00
- Abmeldung bis So 31.10.2021 23:59
Details
max. 5 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
- Dienstag 12.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Dienstag 19.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Dienstag 09.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Dienstag 16.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Dienstag 23.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Dienstag 30.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Dienstag 07.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Dienstag 14.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Dienstag 11.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Dienstag 18.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Dienstag 25.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
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Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
What made an ancient Mesopotamian laugh? In this seminar, we will read a selection of texts that are meant to be humorous or satirical, and we will discuss and reflect on ways in which humor was communicated and to what extent humor is culturally and temporally dependent.
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
Students are expected to prepare translations and commentaries for the primary texts, read assigned secondary literature every week, and participate in each class session. 2 unexcused absences are permitted. All students must give an oral presentation (15-20 minutes) on a relevant topic of their choosing. For students completing their BA within this course and for MA students, a thesis or seminar paper is required. Details are provided in the course syllabus.
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
In order to receive a passing grade for this course, students are expected to: participate actively in primary text reading and discussions; give an oral presentation on a given topic; write a final paper (BA thesis and MA only). Participation is mandatory and students are allowed three absences. All requirements must be completed in accordance with best scientific practices and the instructor’s directions.
Prüfungsstoff
Active participation in class and short presentations.
Literatur
We will be reading the following Akkadian texts either in full or as excerpts:
"The Doctor from Isin"
"The Dialogue of Pessimism"
"The Man Who Would Be King"
"The Poor Man of Nippur"Cuneiform copies, transliterations (where necessary), and relevant secondary literature will be provided on Moodle
"The Doctor from Isin"
"The Dialogue of Pessimism"
"The Man Who Would Be King"
"The Poor Man of Nippur"Cuneiform copies, transliterations (where necessary), and relevant secondary literature will be provided on Moodle
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
AO-11/1, AO-11/2, AO-12/1, MA-AO
Letzte Änderung: Do 11.11.2021 15:08