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160220 VO+UE Introduction to Hittite Part 2 (2008S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musik-, Sprach- und Vergleichende Literaturwisse
Continuous assessment of course work

Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 04.03. 12:00 - 13:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Tuesday 11.03. 12:00 - 13:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Tuesday 18.03. 12:00 - 13:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Tuesday 25.03. 12:00 - 13:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Tuesday 01.04. 12:00 - 13:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Tuesday 08.04. 12:00 - 13:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Tuesday 15.04. 12:00 - 13:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Tuesday 22.04. 12:00 - 13:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Tuesday 29.04. 12:00 - 13:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Tuesday 06.05. 12:00 - 13:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Tuesday 13.05. 12:00 - 13:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Tuesday 20.05. 12:00 - 13:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Tuesday 27.05. 12:00 - 13:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Tuesday 03.06. 12:00 - 13:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Tuesday 10.06. 12:00 - 13:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Tuesday 17.06. 12:00 - 13:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)
  • Tuesday 24.06. 12:00 - 13:30 (ehem.Zi. Prof. Eichner)

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course is to continue the introduction to Hittite (part I) held in WS 2007, but participation in this previous course 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 course is available).
The course is to deepen the knowledge of Hittite grammar, vocabulary, and Hittite cuneiform. By reading selected Hittite textes of different genres (such as annals, letters, narratives, ritual texts and prayers) the students will be familiarized with the Hittite textual tradition and its cultural background.
Written test at the end of the term.

Assessment and permitted materials

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 including knowledge of Hittite cuneiform. Besides, it aims to familiarize the students with the Hittite tradition and its cultural background.

Examination topics

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

Reading list

Klinger, Jörg: Die Hethiter, München 2007
Rieken, Elisabeth: Hethitisch, in: Darmstadt 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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