Introduction to the Classical Ethiopic (Ge‘ez) Language 3600-AF-WKJE-OG

The introductory part covers issues such as: the Ge’ez language and its place among world and particularly African languages, mastering the Ethiopic writing and basics of palaeography, history of Ge’ez literature, Ethiopic manuscripts (production, collections, editing). The course part involves practical introduction to the Ge’ez language which will enable the students to read texts of basic and intermediate difficulty.

Type of course

general courses

Prerequisites (description)

At least basic knowledge of Ethiopian writing.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student:
- has genuine knowledge of the literature and other writing in the Ge’ez language, can name and describe the main phenomena and trends occurring in it
- is aware of the complex nature of the Ge’ez language, its place and meaning in the history of Ethiopia
- has detailed knowledge of the Ge’ez language (its structure, history, writing system)

- can use the Ge’ez language on the A1+ level and apply the rules of its grammar

- realizes the need to enrich his/her tradition with the positive philosophical, social and cultural values of Ethiopia

Assessment criteria

exam

Bibliography

W. K. Brzuski, Gramatyka języka gyyz (etiopskiego klasycznego), Warszawa 1972.
A. Dillmann, Chrestomathia aethiopica, Lipsiae 1866.
T. O. Lambdin, Introduction to Classical Ethiopic (Ge’ez), Atlanta 2006.
S. Procházka, Altäthiopische Studiengrammatik, Fribourg 2004.

Additional information

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