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100(GNE 100)/AAPTIS 100/HJCS 100/Hist
132. Peoples of the Middle East. (4). (HU).
See AAPTIS 100. (Babayan)
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101(ABS 201). Elementary Biblical
Hebrew I. (3). (LR).
The purpose of this and the complementary course, 102 Elementary Biblical
Hebrew II (Winter Term), is to equip the beginning student with the tools
necessary for reading the Hebrew Bible. The course will introduce the student
to the grammar of biblical Hebrew; its phonology (the study of speech sounds),
morphology (the study of word formation), and syntax (the study of phrase
and sentence formation). In addition to mastering the grammar, the student
will need to acquire a sizable working vocabulary of the language, for competency
in grammar and lexicon best facilitates the goal of reading the biblical
text. The grading will be based on corrected daily assignments (i.e.,
the exercises), 13-14 announced quizzes (one class day advance notice),
a final comprehensive exam, as well as attendance and participation. The
daily assignments will comprise 25% of the grade, the ten-best quizzes 25%
the final exam 25% and attendance and participation 25%.
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201(ABS 401). Intermediate Biblical
Hebrew, I. ACABS 102. (3). (LR).
This course is an introduction to the literature of the Hebrew Bible. Texts
representing different literary genres and dating from different periods
will be read in the original. Students will be introduced to the history
of the text of the Hebrew Bible and the problems of its translation and
interpretation. Special emphasis will be placed on refining the student's
knowledge of Biblical Hebrew through the study of Hebrew syntax. Required
books are (1) a copy of the Biblical Hebraica, and (2) a proper
dictionary of classical Hebrew. (Schmidt)
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266. Before the Bible: Religion
and Culture of Ancient Phoenicia and Palestine. (3). (Excl).
Introduction to the religion, mythology and culture of the Phoenicians,
the ancient inhabitants of the cities of Palestine, Lebanon, and the Transjordan
in the pre-Biblical and biblical periods. The religion of Israel, from which
Judaism and Christianity descend, was historically a reformation of Phoenician
religion. The students will be introduced to the gods of the Phoenicians
and the rich mythology in which they figure. They will learn about the power
of faith, the institutions of Phoenician religion, including the cult of
infants sacrifice. The student will also learn about Phoenician values,
such as public service, about Phoenician maritime activity, such as the
circumnavigation of Africa, and about the role of the Phoenicians in teaching
the alphabet to the world. Examinations will be a midterm and final. There
will also be a 10-page paper. (Krahmalkov)
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382. Introduction to Egyptian Archaeology.
(4). (HU).
This course focuses specifically on the material culture and disposition
of archaeological sites in ancient Egypt and Nubia from ca. 3200 bc. - 285
ac. The logic and nature of both sacred and secular landscapes will be explored,
and specific sites, some well-known (such as the extensive temple precinct
at Karnak and the Meroitic pyramids), some less well-known (such as the
town of Karanis and the city of Kerma), will be investigated as examples
of different kinds of interpretive problems in archaeology. The course will
also introduce a consideration of theoretical approaches to Nile Valley
archaeological data and the ways in which they articulate with other sources
of information. While it is complementary in subject matter to ACABS 281,
which concentrates on the history of ancient Egypt of the Dynastic period
through texts, this course is designed to stand alone. Course grade is based
on midterm, final and a term paper. (Richards)
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411(ABS 521). Introduction to Akkadian.
Permission of instructor. (3). (Excl).
This course is an introduction to the literary language of the Babylonians
and Assyrians. In the first term (this course) the basics of Akkadian grammar
will be presented There will be weekly homework exercises and in-class recitation.
Individual tutoring maybe organized as needed. There will also be an introduction
to cuneiform signs, the script of the ancient texts. The course grade is
based on in-class recitations and a number of exams, including a final exam.
(The second term of this course progresses to reading of ancient myths from
Mesopotamia in the original language and signs.) Cost:2
WL:3
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413(ABS 440)/Anthro. 442/Hist.
440. Ancient Mesopotamia: History and Culture. Junior standing.
(3). (HU).
This course will survey Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian civilization
from the first cuneiform documents (ca.3100BC) to the fall off the Neo-Babylonian
empire (539 BC). Special attention will be paid to the following topics
of social and political organization: the rise and nature of early Mesopotamian
states; economy in Mesopotamia (redistribution and markets); rural and urban
inter-relations; Mesopotamian Law; Babylonian and Assyrian relations; Mesopotamia
and its neighbors (Israel and Persia); the collapse of the Mesopotamian
civilization. One textbook and course pack of readings will be the course's
texts. Course grade is based on hourly exams and a term paper. Cost:2
WL:3
(Yoffee)
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511(ABS 527). Introduction to Sumerian.
(3). (Excl).
This course will provide an introduction to Sumerian, the earliest written
language in the world. The main focus will be on the grammar, primarily
morphology, and on the structure of the cuneiform writing system. Simple
texts will be read in class and analyzed. In addition, the course will provide
basis information on the history and cultural of early Mesopotamia. A basic
knowledge of the cuneiform script is required, but interested beginners
should contact the instructor. The one book that students will need is Marie-Louise
Thomsen, The Sumerian Language. (Michalowski)
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521(ABS 723). Coptic, I. (3).
(Excl).
In this course, students will learn to read Coptic, the latest form of the
ancient Egyptian language. Coptic was the main indigenous language for early
Christianity in Egypt, and is the language in which many important texts
relating to Christianity, Gnosticism, and Manichaeism are known. This course
will concentrate on mastering the grammar of Sahidic Coptic, the standard
literary dialect of the language. The textbook will be Thomas O. Lambdin's
Introduction to Sahidic Coptic. No prerequisites. (Wilfong)
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585. Advanced Middle Egyptian.
ACABS 485, 486.(3). (Excl).
Intended as a continuation to the introduction sequence of ACABS 485-486,
students in this course further their knowledge of Middle Egyptian beyond
the first year through study of a variety of texts in this language. Students
will read a selection of biographical, literary, religious magical, medical
and documentary texts in Middle Egyptian, from modern transcriptions and
facsimiles of the ancient originals. Students will also read and translate
Middle Egyptian texts from artifacts in the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology.
(Wilfong)
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592. Seminar in Ancient Civilizations
and Biblical Studies. (3). (Excl).
Section 001 - Mesopotamian Myth and Ritual Mesopotamian religion is
often described in static terms, as if it were a discreet, unchanging, well
defined object of study. In this seminar we will concentrate on the myriad
elements that constituted a constantly changing series of concentric circles
of ideas that we bring together under one label. After a general overview
of the main elements of the religion we will discuss selected topics. These
topics will be defined in a variety of terms and will touch on a number
of larger issues such as the role of religion and myth in state formation,
the representation of order, gender, and violence, as well as the relationship
between official and private worship and devotion. Students who have no
familiarity with with ancient languages will utilize English translations
of Mesopotamian compositions, but graduate students in NELC will be expected
to work with the original texts. (Michalowski)
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