Universität Wien

141154 VO Afro-Asian Language 2: Ge'ez (2022W)

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

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 11.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 18.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 25.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 08.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 15.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 22.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 29.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 06.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 13.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 10.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 17.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 24.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course is an introduction to Ge'ez, i.e. Old Ethiopic. The lessons treat the grammar and basic vocabulary. Once we begin to read inscriptions, we will discuss cultural matters as well.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation and timely completion of all homework are essential for a good grade.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

1 91-100 (very good)
2 78-90 (good)
3 66-77 (satisfactory)
4 53-65 (enough)
5 0-52 (not enough)
Students who receive 5 as a grade do not pass the course.

Examination topics

The final exam consists of a Ge'ez text for you to translate.

Reading list

Our main textbook for this course is Stephan Prochazka's "Altäthiopische Studiengrammatik". Supplementary material will be uploaded to Moodle.

Association in the course directory

MA alt: WM-12
MA neu: WM-8, WM-9
MA-AO: Semitistik

Last modified: Mo 03.10.2022 11:09