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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
LCLA0062-1  Introduction to documentary papyrology

Duration :  30h Th
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Classics, 3rd yearFirst semester3
Master in History, Research Focus, 1st yearFirst semester5
Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Oriental Studies, Teaching Focus, 1st yearFirst semester10
Lecturer :  Jean Straus
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
The theoretical side covers the following subjects : the papyrus in antiquity, papyrology, the history of papyrology, working tools, the writing of papyri, the language of papyri, chronology and metrology, methods of publication, geography, history, administration, religion, education, culture, economy, society.
The practical side, by far the more important, is conducted in parallel with the theory : papyrus documents are read and commented on. A part of these documents varies according to the annual theme : slavery, Christianity, inbreeding, the position of women, etc.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
The course aims at enabling anyone who has followed it to use a Greek or Latin papyrus document for the preparation of a paper, a lecture, a course, etc. It also aims to give a general idea of Egypt under Greek, Roman and Byzantine rule.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
The knowledge of Greek and Latin is not required, but the student must be able to read Greek words (knowledge of Greek alphabet).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Each student prepares the commentary on a papyrus with his exam in mind. With this aim he carries out research in libraries and on Internet.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Face-to-face course.
Recommended or required readings :  
Initiation à la papyrologie documentaire. Notes du cours de Jean A. Straus, a syllabus distributed by the professor.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
June exams. The student gives a 20 minutes talk on a papyrological document he received in September.
Organizational remarks :  
When? 30 hours, from February to May, on Friday from 12.30 to 14.00 pm. Where? CEDOPAL, building A1, room 3/46.
Contacts :  
Professor Jean A. Straus, senior lecturer Place du 20-Août 7, office No. 3/46, B-4000 Liège Phone : + 32 04 366 55 77 or + 32 479 32 34 65 E-mail jean.straus@ulg.ac.be Secretary's phone + 32 4 366 55 82


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