141032 SE Akkadian Seminar (2021W)
Philological Seminar
Continuous assessment of course work
Labels
ON-SITE
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
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).
- Registration is open from We 01.09.2021 08:00 to We 06.10.2021 09:00
- Deregistration possible until Su 31.10.2021 23:59
Details
max. 5 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 12.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Tuesday 19.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Tuesday 09.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Tuesday 16.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Tuesday 23.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Tuesday 30.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Tuesday 07.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Tuesday 14.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Tuesday 11.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Tuesday 18.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Tuesday 25.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
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.
Assessment and permitted materials
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.
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 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.
Examination topics
Active participation in class and short presentations.
Reading list
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
Association in the course directory
AO-11/1, AO-11/2, AO-12/1, MA-AO
Last modified: Th 11.11.2021 15:08