141048 UE Introduction to Sumerian (2025S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Voraussetzung: STEOPgemeinsam mit 141136 zu absolvieren
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 Sa 01.02.2025 08:00 to Tu 04.03.2025 09:00
- Registration is open from Mo 10.03.2025 08:00 to Mo 17.03.2025 08:00
- Deregistration possible until Mo 31.03.2025 23:59
Details
max. 20 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Note: March 12, 2025 is Rektor's Tag; April 14-27 is Easter Break. There is no class on those dates.
There is the possibility that one date in June will need to be rescheduled because of a conference. If it's necessary, then a substitute date will be chosen together with the students.
- Wednesday 05.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Wednesday 19.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Wednesday 26.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Wednesday 02.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Wednesday 09.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- N Wednesday 30.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Wednesday 07.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Wednesday 14.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Wednesday 21.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Wednesday 28.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Wednesday 04.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Wednesday 11.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Wednesday 18.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
- Wednesday 25.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course (Übung) is to be completed concurrently with the lecture class 141136 VO Introduction to Sumerian (2025S)!Through in-class and at-home exercises, assignments, and discussion, this course helps students to consolidate the knowledge of Sumerian grammar and early cuneiform writing they gain in the accompanying lecture course 141136 VO Introduction to Sumerian (2025S).The course's aim is for students to be able to read, analyze, and translate simple Sumerian texts (in transliteration) by the end of the semester. Students will also be able to understand the logic behind the translations of more difficult Sumerian texts. Students will be able to find and use the main reference materials (grammars, sign lists, etc.) related to Sumerian. Finally, students should be able to read, transliterate, transcribe, and translate some easy cuneiform texts.
Assessment and permitted materials
This course will be taught in English or German, depending on the needs of the students. Either language can be used for questions or when completing assignments.Students will be expected to actively participate by doing the following:
*contributing to class discussion (asking questions, answering questions, etc.)
*completing in-class assignments to practice the grammar
*preparing the weekly at-home assignments and being prepared to discuss them in class
1) theory questions based on readings
2) translation and grammar exercises
*1 short presentation (or similar activity) on 2 translated Sumerian texts (details will be discussed in class)
*writing your own Sumerian Bauinschrift (details will be discussed in class)
*1 (potential) vocabulary quiz
*contributing to class discussion (asking questions, answering questions, etc.)
*completing in-class assignments to practice the grammar
*preparing the weekly at-home assignments and being prepared to discuss them in class
1) theory questions based on readings
2) translation and grammar exercises
*1 short presentation (or similar activity) on 2 translated Sumerian texts (details will be discussed in class)
*writing your own Sumerian Bauinschrift (details will be discussed in class)
*1 (potential) vocabulary quiz
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
This is course (Übung) has continuous assessment (Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung, pi LV), which means attendance is compulsory. You are allowed 3 absences. Not being prepared for class (completing homework) will count as an absence.To receive a positive grade, students must:
* actively participate in class discussion & activities,
* complete all assignments, and
* in particular, thoroughly complete the assigned translation exercises before each class.
* actively participate in class discussion & activities,
* complete all assignments, and
* in particular, thoroughly complete the assigned translation exercises before each class.
Examination topics
* Basics of Sumerian grammar
* Basic Sumerian vocabulary
* Theoretical questions about the Sumerian language
* Reading basic cuneiform texts
* Basic Sumerian vocabulary
* Theoretical questions about the Sumerian language
* Reading basic cuneiform texts
Reading list
Grammars:
- Jagersma 2017 - An Introduction to Sumerian Grammar
- Jagersma 2010 - A Descriptive Grammar of SumerianAdditional materials will be made available on Moodle.
- Jagersma 2017 - An Introduction to Sumerian Grammar
- Jagersma 2010 - A Descriptive Grammar of SumerianAdditional materials will be made available on Moodle.
Association in the course directory
BA ALT+NEU: AO-4
BA-AO APM Sumerisch I
BA-AO APM Sumerisch I
Last modified: Th 30.01.2025 14:46