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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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Archived VersionThe Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study has been formulated as a dynamic online publication in order to provide the most up to date information possible. Master versions of the Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study incorporating all changes to date are archived twice a year on 1 September and within the first three University working days prior to the start of Semester 2 in January. Please note that some of the data recorded about this course has been amended since the last master version was archived. That version should be consulted to determine the changes made. Ugaritic 3/4 (OT0020)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : DIV-3-UGARIT An introduction to Ugaritic grammar, and the study of selected epistolary and mythological texts. Entry Requirements? Pre-requisites : Hebrew 2 Subject AreasHome subject areaDelivery Information? Normal year taken : 3rd year ? Delivery Period : Not being delivered ? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks All of the following classes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Students should be able to read and write alphabetic cuneiform, and to appreciate the importance of precise readings of damaged source-materials. They should learn to recognize the canons of Ugaritic prosody, and the cultural importance of the literary texts studied.
- to introduce a further Semitic language, with its own rich literary repertoire, which is also useful for the historical study of the development of the biblical languages. Assessment Information
10% on seminar presentations and participation, 30% on an essay, 60% on degree examination.
Exam times
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Unknown Course Organiser Prof Nicolas Wyatt School Website : http://www.div.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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