Courses



2. Ancient Oriental Philology (52.5 ECTS-Credits)
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Module 1B: In-Depth Study of Philology I (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Broadening of subject-specific skills through work with Sumerian and Akkadian texts; experience in working with cuneiform writing; strengthening of linguistic competence; examination of topics related to the texts with consideration of current research tendencies and controversies; recognition and resolution of linguistic problems, critical evaluation of statements in the texts, autonomous formulation of findings in scientific form as well as a form adaptable to various media, in a format that is intelligible to all.
Module 2B: In Depth Study of Philology II (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Strengthening of subject-specific skills by work with Sumerian and Akkadian texts; experience in working with cuneiform writing; strengthening of linguistic competence; examination of topics related to the texts with consideration of current research tendencies and controversies; recognition and resolution of linguistic problems, critical evaluation of statements in the texts, autonomous formulation of findings in scientific form as well as a form adaptable to various media, in a format that is intelligible to all.
Module 3A: Cultural Spaces - Excursion: Ancient History and Ancient Oriental Studies (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Broadening of competences by means of post mortem in museums and historical sites.
Module 3B: Cultural Spaces - Archaeological Training (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: To take autonomous responsibility in organising and leading part of a scientific excavation, as well as to process archaeological findings and complete the relevant documentation.
Module 5C: In Depth Study of Philology IV (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Refinement of subject-specific knowledge through work with Sumerian and Akkadian texts; experience in working with cuneiform writing; strengthening of linguistic competence; examination of topics related to the texts with consideration of current research tendencies and controversies, recognition and resolution of linguistic problems, critical evaluation of statements in texts, autonomous formulation of findings in scientific form as well as in a format adaptable to different media, and in a format that is intelligible to all.

Notes:
  • There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
  • The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).