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NEAR EASTERN STUDIES |
130.101 (H) |
ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN CIVILIZATIONS (3) Schwartz Limit 80 This course will review important issues in ancient Near Eastern history and culture from the Neolithic era to the Persian period, ca. 9000-330 B.C. Included will be an examination of some of the most momentous changes in human history: the Neolithic agricultural revolution; the emergence of cities, states, and writing; and the formation of vast multiethnic empires. Such cultures as Sumer and Akkad, Egypt, the Hittites, the Bronze and Iron Age societies of Syria-Palestine, and the empires of Assyria, Babylonia, and Persia will be discussed.
Cross-listed with Africana Studies |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 10:30-11:45 |
130.257 (H) |
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF FOOD (3) Maskevich Limit 25 Food is the basis of life and the foundation of civilization. This class will explore the role food has played in Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Meso-american, and Andean cultures as evidenced in the archaeological record.
Dean’s Teaching Fellowship Course |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 9-10.15 |
130.300 (H) |
HISTORY OF ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA (3) Delnero Limit 20
Course added 6/24/08 |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 3-4:30 |
130.317 (H) |
AKHENATEN, NEFERTITI AND THE AMARNA PERIOD (3) Bryan Limit 20 10 This seminar will consider some of the historical and art historical issues of the time of Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and Tutankhamun. Why and in what ways did Akhenaten change traditional Egyptian religion? Was all of Egypt transformed by the king's new sole god Aten? Who were the Atenists, and what happened to them in the time of Tutankhamun? Did Akhenaten have an unusual physical form, a genetic disorder, or other medical condition? Or was his image in sculpture solely an artistic fiction? Who was Nefertiti and did she become king after Akhenaten's death? The course will investigate the primary evidence regarding these fascinating questions and will look into a variety of scholarly responses to them. Meets with 133.717.
Cross-listed with History of Art |
Sec. 01 |
M Th 3-5:30pm
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130.330 (H) |
SEX AND THE GARDEN (3) Robbins Limit 8 An open inquiry into the biblical story of the Garden of Eden, the course will also trace its interpretation, its use and abuse, over the centuries.
Cross-listed with Jewish Studies and Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 1:30-2:45 |
130.341 (H) |
TRADITIONALISM VS. ORTHODOXY IN THE MODERN ERA: THE CASE OF JUDAISM (3) D. Katz Limit 20 During the Modern Era in European history, the Traditionalist Jewish civilization of Europe that had evolved over many centuries went into deep crisis. The new political, social, and intellectual realities which characterized Modernity seriously challenged, over-whelmed, and indeed threatened to destroy the Jewish Traditionalist culture and society. In response, different Traditionalist thinkers and communities evolved a number of strategies for surviving in a modern environment, strategies that unexpectedly transformed Traditionalism into something different, which came to be called Orthodox Judaism. This course explores this process of transformation, which has had an important impact on Jewish life in the modern and post-modern eras.
Cross-listed with Jewish Studies |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 9-10:15 |
130.343 (H) |
THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS IN ENGLISH (3) K. McCarter Limit 60 A survey of the manuscripts found at Qumran and other sites near the Dead Sea.
Cross-listed with Jewish Studies |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 1:30-2:45 |
130.354 (H,S) |
ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGICAL METHOD AND THEORY (3) Staff Limit 20 Prereq: Previous coursework in archaeology or Perm. Req'd. This course reviews recent developments in archaeological thought and practice, including landscape archaeology, Geographical Information Systems applications, geomorphology, and remote sensing.
Cross-listed with Anthropology and Classics Course added 5/01/08 |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 1:30-2:45 |
130.400 (H) |
INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLE EGYPTIAN (Hieroglyphs) (3) Shirley Jasnow Limit 15 Introduction to the grammar and writing system of the classical language of the Egyptian Middle Kingdom (ca. 2055-1650 B.C.). In the second semester, literary texts and royal inscriptions will be read.
Cross-listed with Africana Studies
Lab canceled 9/15/08 |
Lec.
Lab
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MW 12-1:30
F 1:30-3
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130.440 |
ELEMENTARY BIBLICAL HEBREW (3) Dewrell Limit 10 Survey of grammar and reading of simple texts.
Cross-listed with Jewish Studies |
Sec. 01 |
M 8-8:50, F 3-5pm |
130.450 |
ELEMENTARY MODERN HEBREW (3) Braun Limit 15 Credit given only on completion of both semesters. May not be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Designed to provide reading and writing mastery, to provide a foundation in Hebrew grammar and to provide basic conversational skills.
Cross-listed with Jewish Studies |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 9-10:15 |
130.452 (H) |
INTERMEDIATE MODERN HEBREW (3) Braun Prereq: 130.451 or equivalent Limit 10 Designed to enrich vocabulary and provide intensive grammatical review, to enhance fluency in reading, writing and comprehension.
Cross-listed with Jewish Studies |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 10:30-11:45 |
130.454 (H) |
ADVANCED MODERN HEBREW (3) Braun Limit 10 Prereq: Solid foundation in reading, writing, and grammar Designed to maximize comprehension of the spoken language through literary and newspaper excerpts providing the student with the language of an educated Israeli.
Cross-listed with Jewish Studies |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 1:30-2:45 12-1:15 |
010.290 (H) |
AT THE VERY EDGE: THE ART OF ISLAMIC SPAIN AS A FURTIVE INTRODUCTION TO ‘ISLAMIC ART’ (3) Bauer Limit 25
Cross-listed with Africana Studies and History of Art |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 9-10:15 |
389.342 (H)
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UNDERSTANDING THE MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES OF THE ART OBJECTS (3) Balachandran Limit 10
Cross-listed with History of Art, Programs in Museums & Society, and Classics Course canceled 5/12/08 |
Sec.01
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M 2-5
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130.501 |
READINGS AND RESEARCH Staff |
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130.503 |
INDEPENDENT STUDY |
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131.600 |
SEMINAR: NEAR EASTERN HISTORY Bryan Limit 15 A three-year history cycle required of all graduate students and forming the core of our graduate program. One year each will be devoted to Egyptian history, Mesopotamian history, and Syro-Palestinian history. 2008-09 will cover Egyptian History.
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Sec. 01 |
W 2-4:30 |
131.634 |
SEMINAR IN NEAR EASTERN ARCHAEOLOGY Schwartz Limit 20 Topic varies but can include the archaeology of Mesopotamia, Syria, or Palestine, or thematic discussions (e.g., on ideology, state collapse, etc.). |
Sec. 01 |
W 10-12 |
131.654 |
ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGICAL METHOD AND THEORY Staff Limit 20 Prereq: Previous coursework in archaeology or Perm. Req'd. This course reviews recent developments in archaeological thought and practice, including landscape archaeology, Geographical Information Systems applications, geomorphology, and remote sensing.
Cross-listed with Anthropology and Classics Course added 5/01/08 |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 1:30-2:45 |
131.800 |
READINGS AND RESEARCH
Sec.01 - Staff
Sec.02 - McCarter
Sec.03 - Lewis
Sec.04 - Westbrook |
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131.848 |
DISSERTATION RESEARCH
Sec. 01 - Bryan
Sec. 04 - Staff
Sec. 02 - Schwartz
Sec. 05 - Westbrook
Sec. 03 - McCarter
Sec. 06 - Lewis
Sec. 07- Jasnow |
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132.600 |
ELEMENTARY AKKADIAN Koplik Yukich Limit 10 An introduction to the paleography, grammar and lexicon of the Akkadian language, and the reading of simpler texts in that language. Undergraduates admitted to this course earn 4.5 credits
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Sec. 01 |
F 10-11:50 |
132.650 |
PERIPHERAL AKKADIAN Westbrook Limit 15 Includes texts from Amarna, Emar, Ugarit, Boghazkoi, Nuzi, Alalakh, and Elam. |
Sec. 01 |
T 4-6pm |
132.700 |
ELEMENTARY SUMERIAN Delnero Limit 12 Course added 9/16/08 |
Sec. 01 |
F 2-4 |
132.800 |
MESOPOTAMIAN SEMINAR Schwartz/Westbrook Limit 20
Research and discussion on topics of current interest. |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
133.600 |
INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLE EGYPTIAN (HIEROGLYPHS) Shirley Jasnow Limit 15 Taught with 130.400 Introduction to the grammar and writing system of the classical language of the Egyptian Middle Kingdom (ca. 2055-1650 B.C.). In the second semester, literary texts and royal inscriptions will be read.
Lab canceled 9/15/08 |
Lec.
Lab
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MW 12-1:30
F 1:30-3
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133.611 |
MIDDLE EGYPTIAN TEXTS Bryan/Jasnow Limit 15 In this course we will read a variety of Middle Egyptian hieroglyphic compositions and documents. Knowledge of Middle Egyptian Required. |
Sec. 01 |
Th 9-12 |
133.640 |
LATE EGYPTIAN Jasnow Limit 5
An introduction to the grammar and texts of Late Egyptian. |
Sec. 01 |
W M 9-12
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133.717 |
AKHENATEN, NEFERTITI AND THE AMARNA PERIOD Bryan Limit 10 5
This seminar will consider some of the historical and art historical issues of the time of Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and Tutankhamun. Why and in what ways did Akhenaten change traditional Egyptian religion? Was all of Egypt transformed by the king's new sole god Aten? Who were the Atenists, and what happened to them in the time of Tutankhamun? Did Akhenaten have an unusual physical form, a genetic disorder, or other medical condition? Or was his image in sculpture solely an artistic fiction? Who was Nefertiti and did she become king after Akhenaten's death? The course will investigate the primary evidence regarding these fascinating questions and will look into a variety of scholarly responses to them. Meets with 130.317.
Cross-listed with History of Art |
Sec. 01 |
M Th 3-5:30pm
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133.750
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SEMINAR: EGYPTIAN ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY Bryan Limit 15
Cross-listed with History of Art Course canceled 3/18/08 |
Sec. 01
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TBA
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134.608 |
THE BOOK OF EZEKIEL Lewis Limit 15 A rapid reading course aimed at increasing proficiency in reading the Hebrew text of the book of Ezekiel. Various aspects of translation and interpretation will be studied
(e.g., grammar, textual criticism, philology) including literary, historical, and theological questions. Cross-listed with Jewish Studies |
Sec. 01 |
M 2:30-4:30 T 2-4 |
134.630 |
QUMRAN (DEAD SEA) TEXTS McCarter Limit 10 Reading in Hebrew from selected sectarian scrolls from Khirbet Qumran.
Cross-listed with Jewish Studies |
Sec. 01 |
M 12-2 |
134.720 |
UGARITIC I Lewis Limit 15 A year-long course studying Ugaritic language and literature. The first semester will focus on grammar and translating a representative selection of mythological texts. The second semester will concentrate on ritual texts. The course will also be epigraphic in nature using both conventional and digital techniques. |
Sec. 01 |
Th 3-5 2-4 |
