Akkadian grammar 1.2 3600-7-WS1-GJA2
- Stem D, Dt, Dtn
- adverbial use of accusative
- Stem Š, Št, Štn
- prepositions with verbs
- Stem N, Ntn
- rare stems;
- primae I' verbs
- nominal sentences; expressing a command in a nominal sentence;
- verbal sentences; apposition
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Student after completing the course:
Knowledge:
- knows the processed material,
- has basic knowledge of the Akkadian language,
- is aware of the linguistic diversity of the Ancient East,
- has basic knowledge of the principles of translation from Akkadian into Polish;
Skills:
- recognizes 3-R verbum forms,
- recognizes approximately 300 cuneiform signs in neo-Assyrian graphics,
- independently reads and translates texts selected by the teacher into Polish,
- can fluently use the writing system and tools used to learn and analyze it,
- demonstrates knowledge of the Akkadian language at the required level;
Competencies:
- understands the need to learn foreign languages throughout life,
- understands the role of knowledge of the Akkadian language in learning and understanding the world of ancient Mesopotamia.
Assessment criteria
The following criteria will be used in the assessment:
- attendance,
- continuous assessment (ongoing preparation for classes and activity),
- mid-semester written tests,
- written and oral examination.
The final exam is possible after passing the course Learning the Akkadian language2.
Bibliography
W. von Soden, Grundriss der Akkadischen Grammatik, Roma 1952.
J. Huehnergard, A Grammar of Akkadian, Atlanta, Georgia 1997
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