141032 SE Akkadian Seminar (2023W)

Philologisches Seminar Akkadistisches Seminar

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

Continuous assessment of course work

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
Für AO 10-2: AO-2
MA-AO WM Philologisches Vertiefungsmodul I
MA-AO PM Akkadistisches Seminar mit SE-Arbeit

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).

Registration is open from Fr 01.09.2023 13:00 to Th 28.09.2023 10:00
Deregistration possible until Tu 31.10.2023 23:59

Details

max. 12 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Tuesday
    10.10.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
    
    Tuesday
    17.10.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
    
    Tuesday
    24.10.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
    
    Tuesday
    31.10.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
    
    Tuesday
    07.11.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
    
    Tuesday
    14.11.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
    
    Tuesday
    21.11.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
    
    Tuesday
    28.11.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
    
    Tuesday
    05.12.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
    
    Tuesday
    12.12.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
    
    Tuesday
    09.01.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
    
    Tuesday
    16.01.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
    
    Tuesday
    23.01.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
    
    Tuesday
    30.01.
    15:00 - 16:30
    Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The seminar will look at Babylonian material culture through textual and archaeological sources. The focus will be on the first millennium, but we will also draw on earlier information as required. Topics include: food & food production; textiles and textile working; metal working; pottery making; woodworking & boatbuilding.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students are expected to prepare translations and commentaries for the primary texts read in class and/or prepare for the discussion of the archaeological topics assigned, participate in each class session is mandatory. Two 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 will be discussed in class.

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 instructors' directions.

Examination topics

Active participation in class and short presentations.

Reading list

R. Moorey, Mesopotamian Materials and Industries, Oxford 1994
Additional relevant secondary literature will be provided on Moodle

Association in the course directory

AO 10-2, AO-11/1, AO-11/2, AO-12/1, MA-AO

Last modified: We 20.09.2023 17:07