Study Programmes 2015-2016
| LLOR0099-1 | ||
| Introduction to non-alphabetic writing | ||
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Duration :
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| 30h Th | ||
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Number of credits :
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Lecturer :
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| Laurent Colonna d'Istria | ||
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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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Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
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| Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program | ||
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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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Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
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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 | ||