Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Other Staff
Victor Ghica
Contact via victor.ghica@mq.edu.au
W6A 524
Unit Convenor
Peter Keegan
Contact via peter.keegan@mq.edu.au
W6A 512
By appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Permission of Executive Dean of Faculty
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
The topics in this unit vary from time to time. For 2014 the special topics are Akkadian and Sanskrit.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Transliteration | 35% | Weekly as scheduled |
Translation | 55% | Weekly as scheduled |
Participation | 10% | Weekly |
Due: Weekly as scheduled
Weighting: 35%
SANSKRIT
Owing to the complicated nature of the alphabet with its multiple combinations of letters, much practice is required before the student is able to read with ease. It is necessary to begin with small alphabet elements and build them together into a more complex pattern. As it is absolutely necessary to know this alphabet sufficiently well to use a dictionary, much time must be taken in this practice. These exercises will address this need.
AKKADIAN
It is not possible to understand the complexities of reading Akkadian without wrestling with the mysteries of the script. These weekly exercises, taken from the prescribed text, introduce progressively the repertoire of cuneiform signs.
Due: Weekly as scheduled
Weighting: 55%
SANSKRIT
The earliest exercises involve only very simple combinations of words. The practice of grammar is done initially in sentences which will be only minimally affected by the operation of the selected language. As the unit progresses, students are made ready for exposure to the broader effects of the language, which come at the final stage of this unit.
AKKADIAN (Cuneiform Text)
The grammar of the language is best learned by working with text transliterated into more familiar script. The exercises are taken from the prescribed text and correspond to the grammar lesson for the week.
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 10%
SANSKRIT and AKKADIAN
Participation refers to much more than simply being in attendance. In order to receive full marks for participation, students must consistently demonstrate their commitment to the course by being well-prepared for all classes, and completing any required tutorial reading and discussion preparation. Participation marks are also gained through active involvement during the meeting, demonstrated by asking and answering questions, participating constructively as required, and showing consideration for their fellow classmates and lecturer by behaving in a considerate and mature manner.
DELIVERY
This unit will be delivered on campus (Akkadian, Sanskrit). Please consult the 2014 Timetable Iin conjunction with the Department of Ancient History welcome page for schedule details.
RESOURCES
AKKADIAN
Required reading
The text for the unit is Richard Caplice, Introduction to Akkadian, 4th ed. Rome: Pontifical Biblical Institute, 2002. This work is available in printed and ebook editions and both are suitable.
This will be outlined during the first campus meeting of the Session.
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