Not offered in 1996; expected to be offered in 1997. 16.7 2nd, 3rd and 4th years Dr G Bunnens. 104-265/365/465 Beginners' Akkadian A. Two hours a week. Students on completion of the subject should have acquired a deeper knowledge of Akkadian grammar; an initial knowledge of the principles of Akkadian philology and epigraphy; be introduced to essential aspects of ancient Mesopotamian and Near Eastern culture through the reading of genuine texts of various kinds. Literary and historical texts illustrating aspects of Babylonian culture; introduction to Akkadian epigraphy.

104-266/366:

Regular exercises and class tests (30 per cent) and a 2-hour examination (70 per cent).

104-466:

Written work, tests and examinations totalling no more than 6,000 words.

Oppenheim A L Ancient Mesopotamia (Chicago and London 1964) is stimulating and profitable reading