Syllabus - Akkadian incantations against demons sickness and various animals (42777)

Syllabus Akkadian incantations against demons sickness and various animals - 42777
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Last update 18-07-2017
HU Credits: 4 Degree/Cycle: 2nd degree (Master) Responsible Department: archaeology & ancient near east Semester: Yearly Teaching Languages: Hebrew Campus: Mt. Scopus Course/Module Coordinator: Prof. Nathan Wasserman Coordinator Email: nathan.wasserman@mail.huji.ac.il Coordinator Office Hours: By appointment (mail) Teaching Staff: Prof Nathan Wasserman Course/Module description: Getting to know ancient Mesopotamian magical texts: incantations, rituals, and magical series. Course/Module aims: Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: The students will get to know better Mesopotamian magic and will be able to compare it later to other magical cultures. Attendance requirements(%): 100 Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: Close reading. Active participation. Preparing papers for class. Course/Module Content: Incantations against snakes, scorpions, diseases, witchcraft, impotence and love. Required Reading: Will be distributed by the teacher. Additional Reading Material: Course/Module evaluation: End of year written/oral examination 0 % Presentation 0 % Participation in Tutorials 0 % Project work 75 % Assignments 25 % Reports 0 % Research project 0 % Quizzes 0 % Other 0 % Additional information:

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