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160058 VO Introduction to Hittite Part I (2009S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musik-, Sprach- und Vergleichende Literaturwisse

Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 05.03. 14:00 - 15:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 19.03. 14:00 - 15:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 26.03. 14:00 - 15:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 02.04. 14:00 - 15:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 23.04. 14:00 - 15:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 30.04. 14:00 - 15:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 07.05. 14:00 - 15:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 14.05. 14:00 - 15:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 28.05. 14:00 - 15:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 04.06. 14:00 - 15:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 18.06. 14:00 - 15:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 25.06. 14:00 - 15:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course is an introduction to the Hittite language and script.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written test at the end of the term.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The cours aims to provide a basic knowledge of Hittite grammar, vocabulary and Hittite cuneiform. In addition, it aims to familiarize the students with the Hittite tradition and its cultural background.

Examination topics

Description of the basic features of Hittite phonology, script, morphology and syntax; exercises on various grammatical features, vocabulary and cuneiform script, background information to Hittite culture and history, introduction to topics of Hittitological studies.

Reading list

Hoffner, H.A./Melchert, H.C., A Grammar of the Hittite Language, Winona Lake, 2008.
Klinger, Jörg: Die Hethiter, München 2007.
Rieken, Elisabeth: Hethitisch, in: Darmstadt 3/2007
Rüster, Christel/Neu, Erich: Hethitisches Zeichenlexikon, Wiesbaden 1989.
Zeilfelder, Susanne: Hittite Exercise Book, Dresdner Beiträge zur Hethitologie 17, Wiesbaden 2005.

Association in the course directory

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