Admission requirements
Knowledge of the Hittite language [Hittite I]. Knowledge of cuneiform recommended, but not compulsory.
Description
This course aims to deepen the knowledge of the Hittite language and the cultural history of Anatolia. A selection of Hittite texts of various genres will be read (partly in Hittite, partly in translation), including historical, religious, literary and juridical documents. In class, the linguistic and grammatical aspects of the texts will be discussed, as well as their social-historical context. Students will read source texts and articles in preparation for each class and give one presentation about a topic of his or her choosing at the end of the course.
Course objectives
Students:
will deepen their knowledge of the Hittite Language;
will gain insight into the culture, religion and political history of Anatolia during the Hittite Empire (1650-1180 BCE);
will become familiar with recent discussions and literature in the field of Hittitology;
learn to assess and contextualize the available source material and become familiar with the methodological problems involved in their interpretation.
Timetable
Please consult the timetables on the Classics and Ancient Civilizations website.
Mode of instruction
Seminar
Course Load
Total course load is 280 hours, of which
26 hours attending seminars;
125 hours of preparing and reading literature for class;
129 hours for presentation and writing paper.
Assessment method
The final grade of this course consists of the following elements:
an oral presentation (30%);
a term paper (70%).
The final grade for the course is established by determining the weighted average. Should the result be unsatisfactory, the paper is to be revised after consultation with the teacher.
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used for reading materials etc.
Reading list:
A reading list will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Registration
Students are required to register for this course via uSis, the course registration system of Leiden University.
Exchange and Study Abroad students: please see the Study in Leiden website for information on how to apply.
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