This unique and wide-ranging course provides a broad introduction to the three major languages of the Ancient Near East, which together traverse a vast history of four millennia. In them were written some of the great landmarks of world literature, such as the Babylonian epic of Gilgamesh, the Egyptian Book of the Dead and the Sumerian Descent of Inanna.
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Each term we will focus on one of the three languages, looking at basic grammar, morphology and syntax: the course will also provide students with an initiation into reading their scripts (cuneiform and hieroglyphics). In this second part we will focus on Akkadian.
What will we cover?
Although the course is primarily one of language instruction, we will touch more broadly on themes of Ancient Near Eastern history and culture.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Read simple cuneiform and hieroglyphics; understand how to use sign lists in reading; understand general rules of syntax and sentence structure; command a limited set of vocabulary in all three languages.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is intended for complete beginners: no previous knowledge of foreign languages, ancient or modern, is expected.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Classroom contact involving deciphering and translating from each language will be complemented with between one to two hours per week of homework.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All study materials will be provided by the tutor.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
You can advance to further studies in these languages and their literature. The tutor will be able to advise.
Vaughan Pilikian is an artist, writer and teacher. He has degrees in Classics, Sanskrit and Assyriology.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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