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 107-008 Mesopotamian Religion and Literature

Note

Formerly available as 104-248/348. Students who have completed 104-248/348 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Availability

2nd and 3rd year

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Dr Guy Bunnens

Prerequisites

Usually 12.5 points of first year Classics and Archaeology see Prerequisites

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week

Subject Description

The history, literature and thought of the Ancient Near East, principally the Mesopotamian tradition; Sumerian mythology, Babylonian mythology, scientific works and profane literature. Students on completion of the subject should have acquired an initial understanding of the ancient Mesopotamian conception of the universe and humanity's place in it, and have acquired a broad knowledge of the main aspects of intellectual life in ancient Mesopotamia.

Assessment

Written work totalling 2000 words, and a 2-hour examination (or equivalent).

Prescribed Texts

A subject reader will be available.



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