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Culture and Civilization the Near Eastern and Ancient Egyptian II [ LGLOR2512 ]


5.0 crédits ECTS  30.0 h   1q 

This biannual course is taught on years 2010-2011, 2012-2013, ...

Teacher(s) Obsomer Claude ; Tavernier Jan ;
Language French
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Prerequisites

course GLOR 1511 and a basic knowledge of Hittite and/or Egyptian language.
 

Main themes By emphazising the written sources at our disposal, the course focuses on various topics concerning Near Eastern civilization (prayers, feast and magical rituals), and Egyptian civilization (didactic, narrative, and poetic literature).
Aims This course, designed to enhance the student's knowledge of the ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian civilizations, aims at developing their scientific approach to some literary questions.
Content The part dealing with Near East concerns an elaborate study on royal Hittite prayers, a description of major Anatolian and Syrian festivals, and an analysis of magical practices in Asia Minor and Syria. The part dealing with Egypt examines the following literary works : teachings and wisdom texts ; Sinuhe, the Shipwrecked Sailor, the Eloquent Peasant, and Wenamun ; hymns, prayers, and lyric poetry.
Other information Evaluation : students will be assessed orally by one of both teachers. Course material : A summary of the course and a bibliography will be provided. The course is richly illustrated.
Cycle et année
d'étude
> Master [60] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
> Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
> Master [120] in History of Art and Archaeology : General
Faculty or entity
in charge
> GLOR


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