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HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
Archaeology & Ancient near East
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Prof. Nathan Wasserman
Coordinator Office Hours:
By appointment
Teaching Staff:
Prof. Nathan Wasserman
Course/Module description:
Close reading in Tab. II of the epic of Gilgamesh(OB and SB). Philological, literary discussion of the epic, against the background of Mesopotamian literature and mythology.
Course/Module aims:
Introduction to the central literary text of ancient Mesopotamia. Improving their reading skills in literary Akkadian.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Students will be able to access a long literary text in Akkadian. Get to know ancient Mesopotamian epic tradition. Get to know the research literature the epic of Gilgamesh.
Attendance requirements(%):
100
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Close reading around a table.
Course/Module Content:
The encounter with Enkidu, the fight scene. The meeting with Shamhat, the mating scene. Emotions in Gilgamesh.
Required Reading:
A. R. George 2003: The Babylonian Gilgamesh Epic: Introduction, Critical Edition and Cuneiform Texts. Oxford.
A. R. George 2004: Additions to Gilgameš, NABU 2004/49.
Additional Reading Material:
will be given during the course.
Grading Scheme :
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Referat 90 %
Active Participation / Team Assignment 10 %
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