AKKADIAN
NML305Y Introductory Akkadian (formerly NMC305Y)
Prof. P.A. Beaulieu
The grammar of Old Babylonian is described during a 12 class period using Caplice, Introduction to Akkadian, as a source book. During that time the students learn the basic cuneiform signs. We will then read extensive passages from the Law Code of Hammurapi. (Offered in alternate years)
Evaluation: Based upon a series of term tests and class participation
Texts: Black, J., N. Postgage and A. George, A Concise Dictionary of
Akkadian
Borger, R., Babylonisch-Assyrische Lesestiicke
Caplice, R., Introduction to Akkadian
Exclusion: NMC305Y
NML405Y Intermediate Akkadian (formerly NMC405Y)
Prof. P.A. Beaulieu
Following a review of the grammar covered in NMC 305Y, the course continues the study of the Old Babylonian dialect through the reading of a few Old Babylonian royal inscriptions and then introduces the student to the Middle Assyrian and Standard Babylonian dialects. Texts such as the Middle Assyrian laws, the annals of Sennacherib, the Flood Story (Tablet 11 of the Epic of Gilgamesh), and the Creation Epic (Enuma Elish) will be read and studied. (Offered in alternate years)
Evaluation: Four tests (20% each) and class participation (20%)
Texts: Black, J., A.George and N. Postage, A Concise Dictionary of Akkadian
Borger, R., Babylonisch-Assyrische Lesestücke
Prerequisite: NMC305Y/NML305Y
Exclusion: NMC405Y