141363 VU Introduction to Hittite I: Grammar (2025S)

Introduction to a "small" language of the Ancient Near East: Hittite

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie

Continuous assessment of course work

Voraussetzungen: STEOP

Moodle

Th 13.03. 16:45-18:45 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01

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. 25 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

James Michael Burgin

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Thursday 06.03. 16:45 - 18:45 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
N Thursday 13.03. 16:45 - 18:45 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Thursday 20.03. 16:45 - 18:45 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Thursday 27.03. 16:45 - 18:45 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Thursday 03.04. 16:45 - 18:45 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Thursday 10.04. 16:45 - 18:45 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Thursday 08.05. 16:45 - 18:45 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Thursday 15.05. 16:45 - 18:45 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Thursday 22.05. 16:45 - 18:45 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course introduces the grammar of the Hittite language. The course is conducted in lecture format with assignments of grammatical exercises based on short text passages. The students will also be introduced to the Hittite cuneiform syllabary and the main research tools of Hittitology.
Introduction to Hittite: survey of the sources; grammar; reading of texts (short texts and extracts of longer compositions).

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation in the reading of the texts is required, as is passing a grammar test. Attendence is mandatory; missing three classes is admissable.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The grading system is as follows:
5 (0-52): not enough
4 (53-65): enough
3 (66-77): satisfactory
2 (78-90): good
1 (91-100): very good

Examination topics

Basic grammar of Hittite; the texts read in class

Reading list

Siehe die englische Beschreibung.

Association in the course directory

BA ALT+NEU: AO-10-1

Last modified: Fr 07.03.2025 12:06