Ancient Near Eastern Language: Akkadian

This subject is not offered in 2014.

96 hours

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The following subjects are identical to this subject, students who have passed either of these subjects are not permitted to enrol in ANCW20017.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

This subject is an introduction to the grammar and reading of Akkadian. It covers grammatical concepts and paradigms, sentence formation and translation and reading simple texts. Background information on the ancient Mesopotamian context in which Akkadian was spoken is woven into the subject matter. The aim is for students to acquire the elements of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Akkadian, and attain reading skills sufficient to begin reading literary and dramatic texts.

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

• have discovered the importance of reading ancient texts in the original languages for the study of history and the ancient world in general

1) Assessment exercises totalling 2000 words. Due during the Winter semester and worth 50%. 2) A 2000 word examination. Due at the end of the Winter semester and worth 50%.

Hurdle Requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of classes in order to pass this subject. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. After five working days late assessment will not be marked. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

The lecturer will advise participants of the required texts closer to the commencement of teaching.

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

• have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.