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| LLOR0099-1 | Introduction to non-alphabetic writing
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Number of credits : |
| Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Classics, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Classics, 3rd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in Information and Communication, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures, German, Dutch and English, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in History of Art and Archeology, General, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in History, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in modern languages and literatures, general orientation, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in History of Art and Archeology, Musicology, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies, 3rd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in philosophy, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Bachelor in French and Romance Languages and Literatures, 2nd year | | 5 |
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| Lecturer : | Laurent Colonna d'Istria, Jean Winand |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| Introduction to hieroglyphic writing (Egypt, 15h) and cuneiform writing (Mesopotamia, 15h).
partim Egypte :
- Definition of Writing
- overview of the different Egyptian Writings
- Mechanisms of hieroglyphic Writing
- Writing and picture
- Reception of hieroglyphics, from classical antiquity to the present day
partim Mesopotamia :
- Evolution of Writing system
- Origins of Writing in Mesopotamia
- Cuneiform Mesopotamian system : logogram, phonogram, taxonomic sign
- Language and Writing: one graphic system and different languages |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| - To Show the diversity of linguistic representation
- To highlight the advantages and disadvantages of non-alphabetic characters from a linguistic point of view
- To problematize linguistic research made from non-alphabetic writing systems. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| None. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Regular attendance in class.
Reading books specified in the bibliography. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| face-to-face, weekly : 30h
courses with "powerpoint" |
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Recommended or required readings :
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral test. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Secrétariat
Valérie ELIAS (LLOrientales)
04/366 55 44 |
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