Literature of Mesopotamia1 3600-7-WS2-PM(L)

After completing the course provided for in the program, the student:
Knowledge:
- has systematic and detailed knowledge of Mesopotamian literature and writings; can name and characterize the most important texts,
- knows the literature on the subject,
- knows and understands the basic methods of analysis and interpretation of various text genres;
Skills:
- can correctly interpret literary genres of ancient Mesopotamia,
- is able to search and use information from various sources,
- understands the most important intellectual issues formulated within the culture of the Ancient East,
- has the ability to present issues related to the writing of the Ancient East in Polish,
- has the ability to substantively argue using the views of other authors,
- can use electronic and internet tools,
- can notice relationships between literary texts and other works;
Competencies:
- understands the importance of the literary achievements of ancient Mesopotamia,
- sees positive values ​​of the literary achievements of the Ancient East.

The following criteria will be used in the assessment:
- attendance
- continuous assessment (ongoing preparation for classes and activity)
- passing result

B. Foster, Before the Muses, Bethesda 1996; TUAT; BWL; J. Black, The Literature of Ancient Sumer, Oxford 1996; M. E. Vogelzang, H. L. J. Vanstiphout, Mesopotamian Epic Literature, Lewinston 1992; S. Denning-Bolle, Wisdom in Akkadian Literature, Leiden 1992 and others.

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

• Description of 3600-7-WS2-PM(L) in USOSweb