This workshop aims to stimulate the knowledge of ancient West Asian contexts, particularly the Mesopotamian one, by focusing on one of its main languages. At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Learn about the historical contexts of the uses of the Sumerian language and its rediscovery;
2. Understand how cuneiform writing works and recognise various signs for deciphering simple sentences and texts;
3. Know and master essential Sumerian vocabulary;
4. Understand the basic and structuring elements of the grammar, morphology and syntax of the Sumerian language;
5. Translate short royal inscriptions from Ur III (c. 2112-2004 BC).
Teaching by: Gustavo Pedroso
Dates and Times:
June 24, 26, and 28, from 10 AM to 1 PM
July 1, 3, and 5, from 10 AM to 1 PM
Registration Fee: 20 euros
For registration and payment information, visit: https://shorturl.at/5m1Ac
Organizing Committee
Gustavo Pedroso (St John's College, Universidade de Oxford; CHAM)
Organization
CHAM / NOVA FCSH
