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Coptic and Ethiopian literature [GLOR2844]
[15h] 2 credits

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This two-yearly course is taught in 2008-2009, 2010-2011,...

This course is not taught in 2006-2007

This course is taught in the 1st semester

Teacher(s):

Johanna Brankaer

Language:

French

Level:

Second cycle

>> Aims
>> Main themes
>> Content and teaching methods
>> Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
>> Other credits in programs

Aims

Scientific introductory approach to two important Christian civilisations of the Middle Ages

Main themes

General basic knowledge of the history of Copt Egypt (II-X century) and of Ethiopia (V-XIX century). Use of the accessible working tools and how to complete them. Kept works of Copt and Ethiopian literature (source and translations).
The course does not require any knowledge of Copt or Ethiopian.

Content and teaching methods

Study of the most striking movements, especially those of the Copt monarchism and of its literary productions, as well as the texts on the history of Ethiopia from IV to XVI century. One hour will also be spent on the Christian Nubia.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Prerequisite : The course does not require any knowledge of Copt or Ethiopian.
Evaluation : oral exam.
Texts and books : documents will be handed out by the professor.

Other credits in programs

HORI22

Deuxième licence en langues et littératures orientales (philologie et histoire orientales)

(2 credits)

HORI2M1

Master en langues et littératures anciennes, orientation "orientales"

(2 credits)



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