Universität Wien

160059 VO+UE Reading of Hittite Texts (2009S)

Selected Neo-Hittite Texts

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

Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 05.03. 16:00 - 18:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 19.03. 16:00 - 18:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 26.03. 16:00 - 18:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 02.04. 16:00 - 18:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 23.04. 16:00 - 18:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 30.04. 16:00 - 18:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 07.05. 16:00 - 18:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 14.05. 16:00 - 18:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 28.05. 16:00 - 18:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 04.06. 16:00 - 18:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 18.06. 16:00 - 18:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Thursday 25.06. 16:00 - 18:00 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course continues the introductury courses to Hittite, but participation in the previous courses is not required. Instead, students with a basic knowledge of Hittite or beginners who are willing to catch up with the other students are also welcome (a script of the previous courses is available).
The goal of the course is to deepen the knowledge of Hittite grammar, vocabulary, and Hittite cuneiform. By reading selected Neo-Hittite texts the students will be familiarized with the most prominent stage of the language.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written test at the end of the term.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course aims to extend the students' knowledge of Hittite grammar, vocabulary and Hittite cuneiform and to develop further reading and translation skills. In addition, it aims to familiarize the students with the Hittite tradition and its historic and cultural background. The focus will be laid on the Neo-Hittite stage of the language.

Examination topics

Reading and linguistic analysis of selected Neo-Hittite texts, exercises on various grammatical features, vocabulary and cuneiform script, background information to Hittite history and culture, introduction to topics of Hittitological studies.

Reading list

Hoffner, H.A./Melchert, H.C., A Grammar of the Hittite Language, Winona Lake, 2008

Association in the course directory

807

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