Admission requirements
Basic knowledge of Indo-European reconstruction.
Description
The course is an introduction to Tocharian B, an ancient Indo-European language spoken in what is now western China until appr. 1000 AD. It is known from manuscripts found on the northern edge of the Taklamakan desert. The contents of the manuscripts are often of a Buddhist nature. The course will provide an overview of the grammar of Tocharian B and of the historical development of the language, including its hostorical phonology.
Course objectives
At the end of the course, the participant will be able to read Tocharian B text in transcription with the help of a dictionary and he/she will be able to interpret Tocharian B data from an Indo-European perspective.
Timetable
Mode of instruction
Seminar
Course Load
Instruction: 26 hours
Final exam: 2 1/4 hours
Weekly preparations: 52 hours
Preparation for the exam: 59 3/4 hours
Assessment method
Written examination
Blackboard
Course materials will be made available through Blackboard
Reading list
Course materials will be made available through Blackboard.
Registration
Enrolment through uSis is mandatory.
General information about uSis is available on this website
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Registration Studeren à la carte
Registration Contractonderwijs
Prospective students, please check the Study Abroad/Exchange website for information on how to apply.
Contact
For questions about the content of the course, please contact the teacher: Michaël Peyrot
Administrations Office: van Wijkplaats: osz-oa-wijkplaats@hum.leidenuniv.nl
Coordinator of Studies: Else van Dijk