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
22.5 h
Q2
This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2020-2021
Teacher(s)
Tavernier Jan;
Language
English
Main themes
Knowledge of the Elamite and Hurrian languages, both of which are still not completely known.
Alternating with LGLOR2771, this course deals with the following themes:
1. The nominal and verbal morphology,
2. Questions of syntax
3. The vocabulary of the texts,
Alternating with LGLOR2771, this course deals with the following themes:
1. The nominal and verbal morphology,
2. Questions of syntax
3. The vocabulary of the texts,
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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At the end of this course, the student will be capable to read and partially translate an Elamite or Hurrian text. |
Content
The course gives the necessary philological complement to any student who is interested in Asia Minor and Syria from the 2nd Millennium BC (Hurrian), as well as in 2nd and 1st Millennium Iran.
Hurrian is a language unique of its kind, close to Urartian, used in Syria and Anatolia throughout the whole of the 2nd millennium. It was the official language of the kingdom of Mitanni.
Elamite is an isolate language, texts in which are attested from c.2300 until the 4th century BC. It was spoken in what is now southwest Iran.
Hurrian is a language unique of its kind, close to Urartian, used in Syria and Anatolia throughout the whole of the 2nd millennium. It was the official language of the kingdom of Mitanni.
Elamite is an isolate language, texts in which are attested from c.2300 until the 4th century BC. It was spoken in what is now southwest Iran.
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
The part 'Initiation' takes the form of lectures.The texts prepared by the students are corrected and are the subject of grammatical, historic and cultural commentaries.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Continuous evaluation during the year.Written exam of an unseen text followed by its oral correction.
Other information
The lecturer will fix the timetable at the beginning of the year in consultation with the students.
Bibliography
- D.R.M. Campbell, Mood and Modality in Hurrian, Winona Lake, 2015.
- G. Wilhelm, "Hurrian", R.D. Woodard (éd.), The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the World's Ancient Languages, Cambridge, 2004, 95-118.
- M.W. Stolper, "Elamite", R.D. Woodard (éd.), The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the World's Ancient Languages, Cambridge, 2004, 60-94.
- J. Tavernier, "Elamite: analyse grammaticale et lecture de textes", Res Antiquae 8 (2011), 315-350.
- J. Tavernier, "The Elamite Language", J. Álvarez-Mon, G.P. Basello & Y. Wicks (eds.), The Elamite World, London - New York, 2018, 416-449.
- G. Wilhelm, "Hurrian", R.D. Woodard (éd.), The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the World's Ancient Languages, Cambridge, 2004, 95-118.
- M.W. Stolper, "Elamite", R.D. Woodard (éd.), The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the World's Ancient Languages, Cambridge, 2004, 60-94.
- J. Tavernier, "Elamite: analyse grammaticale et lecture de textes", Res Antiquae 8 (2011), 315-350.
- J. Tavernier, "The Elamite Language", J. Álvarez-Mon, G.P. Basello & Y. Wicks (eds.), The Elamite World, London - New York, 2018, 416-449.
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.
