2020-2021 / LLOR0034-2

The Sumerian language I

Duration

45h Th, 15h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor in ancient languages and literatures : Oriental studies10 crédits 
 Master in linguistics (120 ECTS)10 crédits 

Lecturer

Laurent Colonna d'Istria

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Introtuction to the Sumerian: language, writing and texts

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Basics of grammar of Sumerian (ergative language)
Reading of cuneiform signs

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

none

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Regular attendance in class. Reading book : cf. bibliography in Syllabus
Lessons with exercises

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

45 h + 15h during Q2. Fixed following the disponibility of the students.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Code Orange/Red:
-course in the form of a Podcast + Powerpoint in pdf + reading documents in pdf
-Video conference recorded and available on MyUliege.
 
contact :lcolonnadistria@uliege.be

Recommended or required readings

Lecture notes about cuneiform texts read during courses.

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Any session :

- In-person

written exam

- Remote

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred remote


Additional information:

Written Test.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Secretary
Valérie ELIAS
Tél. 04 366 55 44