Universität Wien

141032 SE Akkadian Seminar - Neo-Babylonian Sources (2020W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie
Continuous assessment of course work

Voraussetzungen: BA-Alt: für AO-12/1: AO-3, für AO-11/2: AO-7 sowie AO-2 oder AO-4 je nach gewählter Sprache, für AO-11/1: AO-2 und AO-4;
BA-Neu ab WS 17/18: 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

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. 8 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 06.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 13.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 20.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 27.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 03.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 10.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 17.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 24.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 01.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 15.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 12.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 19.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 26.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The seminar focuses on private archival cuneiform sources from first millennium Babylonia. We will discuss textual philological aspects, as well as socio-economic issues reflected in the primary sources.
Regarding COVID 19 restrictions and guidelines:
The seminar is conducted in class, in accordance to the COVID 19 Univie current safety guidelines. Due to the unstable situation and the associated uncertainties, however, a high degree of flexibility is required. Accordingly, the seminar may transfer to be held (live) ONLINE via one of the universities platforms. Distance and hygiene rules must be observed in any case.

Assessment and permitted materials

Preparation of primary texts, reading of secondary literature, and an oral presentation. For students completing their BA within this course and MA students, a thesis or seminar paper is required.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

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 (c. 20–30 minutes) on a given topic; write a final paper (BA 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.
The evaluation criteria are as follows:
Attendance and participation, including preparation of texts and secondary readings: 30% (70% for students who do not require a final paper)
Presentation: 20% (30% for students who are not required for a final paper)
Thesis/seminar paper: 50%

Examination topics

Active participation in class and short presentations.

Reading list

Readings will be provided on Moodle, there is no required reading for the first day.

Association in the course directory

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

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