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 115-029 Beginners Akkadian B

Note

Formerly available as 104-266/366/466. Students who have completed 104-266/366/466 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr G Bunnens

Prerequisites

Beginners Akkadian A or an approved equivalent.

Semester

Not Offered (view timetable)

Subject Description

This subject involves the study of literary and historical texts illustrating aspects of Babylonian culture and an introduction to Akkadian epigraphy. On completion of the subject students should have acquired a knowledge of Akkadian grammar; an initial knowledge of the principles of Akkadian philology and epigraphy; and have been introduced to essential aspects of ancient Mesopotamian and Near Eastern culture through the reading of genuine texts of various kinds.

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