141032 SE Akkadian Seminar (2021W)

Philological seminar: Humor in Mesopotamia: Comedic and Satirical Akkadian Texts

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie

Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung

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

Moodle

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

Shana Zaia

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

Information

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

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

AO-11/1, AO-11/2, AO-12/1, MA-AO

Letzte Änderung: Do 11.11.2021 15:08