Additional Akkadian
- Course Code:
- 155900871
- Status:
- Course Not Running 2013/2014
- Unit value:
- 0.5
- Taught in:
- Term 1
This course offers a further selection of readings in Akkadian texts. The genres covered will normally include Old Babylonian royal inscriptions, letters and literary texts, though other texts may also be offered.
Prerequisites
Introductory Akkadian is a prerequisite.
Workload
The course will normally entail two hours in the classroom each week in the second term. Preparation for classes will include the study of passages from the set texts for reading in class.Scope and syllabus
The course comprises mainly the reading and discussion of a selection of set texts in cuneiform and transliteration.
