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140193 SE Philological seminar: Before the Muses: structural elements of sumerian and akkadian poetry (2018W)

Continuous assessment of course work

Voraussetzungen: für AO-11/1: AO-2 und AO-4, für AO-12/1: AO-3, AO-12/2: AO-4, im BA-Version 2011 auslaufend: für AO-12/2: AO-5

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).

Details

max. 12 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 09.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 16.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 30.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 06.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 13.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 20.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 27.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 04.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 11.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 08.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 15.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 22.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22
  • Tuesday 29.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum Assyrica UniCampus Hof 4 2D-O1-22

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to the study of Ancient Mesopotamian poetic literature; reading of various sumerian and akkadian poetic texts; reflections on the relationship between structure and function of Ancient Mesopotamian poetic texts

Assessment and permitted materials

the text will be read in class; students are required to prepare for this; in addition, they will give a short presentation on a pertinent topic (15-20 mins)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimal requirements for receving a pass grade: active participation in class (preparation of the texts to be read, participation in the discussions); oral presentation on a given topic and preparation of a seminar paper (including reaction on feedback) in accordance with the indications given by the teacher of the course and in accordance with the rules of best scientific practice. Participation is mandatory, three classes can be missed. Every single contribution is evaluated separately.
50% of the evaluation will depend on the indivual preparation of the texts (transliteration, translation, grammatical analysis); another 30% will depend on the degree and quality of the individual participation in class discussions; another 20% will depend on the quality of the short presentation.
BA: The seminar paper (and, if required, the reaction on feedback) contributes to the final grade by 50%, the oral presentation contributes 20% and regular participation in class, 30%.

Examination topics

active participation in class, short presentations.

Reading list

detailed bibliographical references will be made available at the beginning of the term.

Association in the course directory

AO-11/1, AO-12/1, AO-12-2, MA-AO

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:34