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 ;
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| Language |
French
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Place
of the course |
Louvain-la-Neuve
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| Prerequisites |
course GLOR 1511 and a basic knowledge of Hittite and/or Egyptian language.
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| 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).
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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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
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Faculty or entity
in charge |
> GLOR
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