Survey of Berber Studies. Distribution of Berber Languages; basic bibliography, history and cultures of the various population groups.
Timetable:
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Method of Instruction:
Seminar.
Course objectives:
Basic knowledge on the various berberophone population groups of North Africa. Acces to bibliographic sources and ability to select and use them. Presentation of a topic in relation to Berbers or Berber studies.
Required reading:
Will be given during the course.
Examination:
written exam
essay, paper
Information:
Blackboard/webpage:
n.a.
Overview:
The following topics will be presented:
Distribution of Berber languages in North Africa and Europe.
Bibliographical sources and instruments
Early presence of Berber culture
Rock inscriptions and painting
Africa Romana and the Berbers
Expansion of spoken forms of Arabic,
Berbers in Arabic sources,
Writing: Scripts and manuscripts
Orality
Material Culture
Recent developments, the development of Berber identity
Remarks:
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