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Classical Ethiopic

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2013-2014

Admission requirements

Regular MA requirements.

Description

In this course, the grammar of Classical Ethiopic (Ge‘ez) will be discussed and compared to that of other Semitic languages and their reconstructed ancestor, Proto-Semitic. Students will gain a working knowledge of the language by reading and analyzing original texts. The cultural and historical context of the Classical Ethiopic language and its literature will also be discussed.

Course objectives

Students who have taken this course will be able to:

  • read a Classical Ethiopic text using a dictionary;

  • recognize and discuss features of Classical Ethiopic grammar, identifying them as common (West-)Semitic or typically Ethiosemitic;

  • place Classical Ethiopic texts in their context and give a broad overview of the extent of Classical Ethiopic literature.

Timetable

Please consult the timetable on the Classics and Ancient Civilizations website.

Mode of instruction

Seminar

Studielast

Lectures: 28 hrs
Preparing for lectures: 50 hrs
Weekly assignments: 75 hrs
Preparing for mid-term: 20 hrs
Preparing presentation: 20 hrs
Final paper: 80 hrs

Toetsing

Weekly assignments on comparative grammar (20%), written mid-term on grammar (20%), presentation about a certain text (10%), final paper (translation of sample from that text with grammatical notes; 50%).

Blackboard

Documents and course information will be posted on Blackboard.

literature.

Josef Tropper (2002): Altäthiopisch, Münster: Ugarit-verlag

Wolf Leslau (2010): Concise dictionary of Geʿez, Wiesbaden: Harassowitz

Both books can be purchased online and are also available at the University library.

Aanmelden

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Contact

B.D. Suchard MA. Tel.:071- 527 3071.

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