5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2
This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2023-2024
Teacher(s)
Tavernier Jan;
Language
French
Prerequisites
It is advisable that the student has already taken a general course in Ancient Near Eastern history/culture.
Main themes
In-depth study of the history and culture of the Ancient Near East.
This course deals with various selected themes, on the base of textual, archaeological and iconographical sources:
This course deals with various selected themes, on the base of textual, archaeological and iconographical sources:
- one or more themes specific to the history of the Ancient Near East;
- one or more themes specific to the culture of the Ancient Near East.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | will be familiar with a rigorous scientific approach to specific questions on the history and culture of the Ancient Near East. |
Content
This course discusses various topics:
- Specific issues of Elamite history
- The role of Syria in the Hittite Empire (15-13th centuries B.C.)
- The image of the Hittites in the eyes of the Mesopotamians
- Ancient Near Eastern religions
- Drunkenness in the Ancient Near East
Teaching methods
The course will be given using abundantly illustrated ppt, including maps, texts and pictures.
Evaluation methods
An oral exam, on the basis of written preparation.
Other information
English-friendly course: course taught in French but offering facilities in English
Online resources
The following are available on the Moodle server: the textual material and the power points of themes relating to the Ancient Near East.
Bibliography
Les éléments bibliographiques seront fournis en fonction des thèmes choisis.
Faculty or entity
EHAC
