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Akkadian Language 2 (HEBR0108)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department
Hebrew and Jewish Studies
Credit value
30
Restrictions
Must have completed HEBR0083 Akkadian Language 1 (or equivalent).
Timetable

Alternative credit options

This module is offered in several versions which have different credit weightings (e.g. either 15 or 30 credits). Please see the links below for the alternative versions. To choose the right one for your programme of study, check your programme handbook or with your department.

  1. Intermediate Akkadian A (HEBR0122)

Description

This course is a follow-up to introductory Akkadian, designed for students who already have some knowledge of Akkadian.听

The course will focus on Akkadian 'science' texts, reading from cuneiform tablets (in cuneiform script) which deal with divination, magic, medicine, and other genres which can be classified as ancient science.听 Students will be expected to read from cuneiform sources which are previously been published and have available transliterations and translations for consultation.听

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
50% Exam
50% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
0
Module leader
Professor Mark Geller
Who to contact for more information
jewish.studies@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
50% Exam
50% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
4
Module leader
Professor Mark Geller
Who to contact for more information
jewish.studies@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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