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LevelAramaic I (B-KUL-F0SG0B)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
This course is taught this academic year, but not next year.
Aims
Providing the student with an insight into a the Aramaic language, in particular with Biblical Aramaic. After this course the students know the Aramaic script, the basic grammar and vocabulary of the language. After the course the students are able to independently analyse and read Aramaic texts with the help of existing tools (grammars and dictionaries) and are aware of the importance of the Aramaic language and literature for the study of the Second Temple Period.
Previous knowledge
Acquaintance with the elementary grammatical terminology in the students mother tongue.Knowlegde of another Semitic language (e.g. Hebrew or Babylonian) is recommended.
Content
Students are made familiar with the Aramaic square script and with the basic principles of Biblical-Aramaic grammar. They learn to recognize words, understand clauses and finally, read easy texts. They also study a limited basic vocabulary of Biblical Aramaic.
Course material
Text book
Articles and literature
Toledo / e-platform
Examples and samples
Is also included in other courses
- Bachelor of Language and Area Studies: Ancient Near East (Major Syro-Mesopotamia) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Language and Area Studies: Ancient Near East (Major Syro-Palestine) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Language and Area Studies: Arabic and Islamic Studies (Minor Language, Culture, History and Society) 180 ects.
Activities
4.0 ects. Aramaic I: grammar (B-KUL-F0SG1a)
Content
Students are made familiar with the Aramaic square script and with the basic principles of Biblical-Aramaic grammar. They learn to recognize words, understand clauses and finally, read easy texts. They also study a limited basic vocabulary of Biblical Aramaic.
