Universität Wien

141032 SE Philological Seminar (2024S)

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

für AO-11-1: AO-2 und AO-4
für AO-11-2: AO-6 sowie AO-2 und AO-4
für AO 12-2: AO-4
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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. 5 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 11.03. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Monday 18.03. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Monday 08.04. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Monday 15.04. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Monday 22.04. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Monday 29.04. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Monday 06.05. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Monday 13.05. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Monday 27.05. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Monday 03.06. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Monday 10.06. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Monday 17.06. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Monday 24.06. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to the study of Ancient Mesopotamian metrology and mathematics; reading of Sumerian and Akkadian mathematical texts texts; reflections on the socio-economic setting of this genre of Ancient Mesopotamian writing

Assessment and permitted materials

texts will be discussed and read in class; students are required to prepare for this; in addition, they will give a short presentation on a pertinent topic (15-20 mins). A Seminar paper is required for MA students. Advanced BA students can write a BA thesis within the seminar.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimal requirements for receving a pass grade: active participation in class (preparation of the texts to be read, participation in the discussions); oral presentation on a given topic and preparation of a seminar paper (including reaction on feedback) in accordance with the indications given by the teacher of the course and in accordance with the rules of best scientific practice. Participation is mandatory, two classes can be missed. Every single contribution is evaluated separately.
50% of the evaluation will depend on the indivual preparation of the texts (transliteration, translation, grammatical analysis); another 30% will depend on the degree and quality of the individual participation in class discussions; another 20% will depend on the quality of the short presentation.
MA: The seminar paper (and, if required, the reaction on feedback) contributes to the final grade by 50%, the oral presentation contributes 20% and regular participation in class, 30%.

Examination topics

active participation in class, short presentations.

Reading list

Eleanor Robson. (2021). Mesopotamian Mathematics. In The Mathematics of Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, India, and Islam. Princeton University Press. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv1qgnq84.7

Vitali Bartash. (2019). Establishing Value : Weight Measures in Early Mesopotamia. De Gruyter.

Association in the course directory

AO 11-1, AO 11-2,
AO 12-2
Master AO

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