General provisions

The course is a separate course. The syllabus is established by the Board of the Faculty of Languages 2001-10-04 and latest changed 2006-12-07.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Learning outcomes

The education aims to give an orientation in the Near East's older history and culture.

After completed course, the student should, to acquire the grade Passed, at least be able to:

generally account for the historical course of events, most important archaeological findings, culture and religion in the Near East

Content

The course is not divided in sub-courses:

Orientation in the Near East's older history, archaeology, art and religion. Short overview of the literature.

Instruction

The teaching consists of lectures, exercises and examination parts. The student's independent learning activities are of crucial importance to the work on the course. Participation in all the teaching is recommended.

Assessment

Examination is arranged through written or oral examination and through continuous assessment during the time of the course.

Course level in relation to degree requirements

The course corresponds to part of the first term's studies in Assyriology. Specialisation to Bachelor's degree requires additional 105 credits within this subject, of which a degree project of 15 credits.

Other directives

The course may not be included in the degree as a separate course, if an equivalent part has been read within another course that is included in the degree.