2023-2024 / LLOR0034-2

The Sumerian language I

Duration

15h Th, 15h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor in ancient languages and literatures : Oriental studies (Registrations are closed)10 crédits 
 Master in history of art and archaeology : general (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in ancient languages and literatures : Oriental studies (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in ancient languages and literatures : Oriental studies (60 ECTS)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Laurent Colonna d'Istria

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Introtuction to the Sumerian: language, writing and texts

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Basics of grammar of Sumerian (ergative language)
Reading of cuneiform signs

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

none

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Regular attendance in class. Reading book : cf. bibliography in Syllabus
Lessons with exercises

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

15h + 15h during Q1. Fixed following the disponibility of the students.

Recommended or required readings

Lecture notes about cuneiform texts read during courses.

Any session :

- In-person

written exam

- Remote

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred remote


Additional information:

Written Test.

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Contacts

Secretary
Valérie ELIAS
Tél. 04 366 55 44

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