Introduction to the Study of the Near East and Ancient Egypt

lglor1110  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Introduction to the Study of the Near East and Ancient Egypt
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Obsomer Claude; Tavernier Jan;
Language
French
Main themes
The course deals with:
1. Basic knowledge of the Ancient Near East (Assyriology and Hittitology);
2. Basic knowledge of Ancient Egypt (Egyptology and Coptology).
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 At the end of this course te student will have acquired a basic knowledge of the Ancient Near East and of Ancient Egypt. This process wil be realized through a multi-disciplinary approach.
 
Content
For each of the two parts:
- History of the discipline and decryption of writing;
- Heuristics and visit of the specialized library;
- Deepening of the discovery of the scriptures;
- Initiation to language / languages;
- Overview of the literature;
- Notions of Religion.
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

The course is given by means of ppt that are well illustrated, including maps, texts and pictures.
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Oral exam, based on a written preparation. The student will be questioned successively by the two teachers.
Online resources
See Moodle
Bibliography
Les titres utiles sont donnés au cours.
Faculty or entity
GLOR
Force majeure
Teaching methods
In the event that the health crisis does not allow the course to be given face-to-face, the course will be given remotely, via Teams.
Evaluation methods
In the event that the health crisis does not allow the examination to take place face-to-face, it will take place remotely, via Teams.


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies

Minor in Antiquity: Egypt, Eastern World, Greece, Rome