Universität Wien

140025 VO+UE Introduction to a Small Language of the Ancient Near East - Introduction to Syriac (2014S)

Continuous assessment of course work

Requirements: STEOP. Competences in one or more Semitic languages are advantageous.

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 12 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 19.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
Wednesday 26.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
Wednesday 02.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
Wednesday 09.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
Wednesday 30.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
Wednesday 07.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
Wednesday 14.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
Wednesday 21.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
Wednesday 28.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
Wednesday 04.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
Wednesday 11.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
Wednesday 18.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
Wednesday 25.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

An introduction to Classical Syriac: script(s), basic grammar & vocabulary; a few easy texts will be read in class; background information on the history of the Syriac-speaking communities, on lingustic history and on Syriac literature will be given.

Assessment and permitted materials

Contributions in class and final exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Basic competences in the language and the ability to translate simple texts with the help of the dictionary

Examination topics

Lectures on grammar and exercises, for which student participation is required

Reading list

will be made available at the first meeting of the class

Association in the course directory

AO-10/1

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