| AS.130.666 (01) |
Reading Talmud Pre-Modern Jewish Culture: Marital Abuse/Marriage Annulment Post-Talmudic Rabbinic Li |
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM |
Katz, David |
Smokler Center Library |
Spring 2026 |
- Description: The evolution of Talmudic thinking resulted in laws which made marriage too easy, divorce too difficult. This generated centuries of attempts to grapple with the consequences of this conundrum in real-life situations. This course analyzes the literature produced by these attempts. Students will read texts in original Hebrew. Knowledge of Hebrew required.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 17/19
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.601 (01) |
Seminar Near Eastern History: |
M 1:30PM - 4:00PM |
Delnero, Paul |
Gilman 130G |
Spring 2026 |
- Description: 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.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 3/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.635 (01) |
Seminar: Near East Archaeology |
W 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
Schwartz, Glenn M |
Gilman 130G |
Spring 2026 |
- Description: Topic varies but can include the archaeology of Mesopotamia, Syria, or Palestine, or thematic discussions (e.g., on ideology, state collapse, etc.). In addition to seminar times, students are expected to complete online discussions, supplemental readings and assignments, and attend several guest lecture events.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 8/12
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.801 (02) |
Readings and Research |
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Mandell, Alice H |
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Spring 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.801 (03) |
Readings and Research |
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Lewis, Ted |
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Spring 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 9/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.801 (04) |
Readings and Research |
|
Delnero, Paul |
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Spring 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.801 (05) |
Readings and Research |
|
Lauinger, Jacob |
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Spring 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 9/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.801 (06) |
Readings and Research |
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Bryan, Betsy Morrell |
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Spring 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.849 (01) |
Dissertation Research |
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Bryan, Betsy Morrell |
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Spring 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.849 (02) |
Dissertation Research |
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Schwartz, Glenn M |
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Spring 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.849 (03) |
Dissertation Research |
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Arnette, Marie-Lys |
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Spring 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.849 (04) |
Dissertation Research |
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Delnero, Paul |
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Spring 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 8/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.849 (05) |
Dissertation Research |
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Lauinger, Jacob |
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Spring 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 4/5
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.849 (06) |
Dissertation Research |
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Lewis, Ted |
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Spring 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 9/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.849 (07) |
Dissertation Research |
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Jasnow, Richard |
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Spring 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 9/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.849 (08) |
Dissertation Research |
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Harrower, Michael James |
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Spring 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 9/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.849 (09) |
Dissertation Research |
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Feldman, Marian |
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Spring 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 8/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.849 (10) |
Dissertation Research |
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Mandell, Alice H |
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Spring 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 9/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.132.601 (01) |
Elementary Akkadian II |
W 3:30PM - 6:00PM |
Turker, Zeynep |
Gilman 130G |
Spring 2026 |
- Description: An introduction to the paleography, grammar and lexicon of the Akkadian language, and the reading of simpler texts in that language.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 9/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.132.612 (01) |
Advanced Akkadian |
F 3:00PM - 5:00PM |
Lauinger, Jacob |
Gilman 130G |
Spring 2026 |
- Description: Students read texts in the original Akkadian cuneiform with attention to their philological, archaeological, historical, and literary features. The seminar topic varies from semester to semester but usually consists either of texts of various genres from a single period (e.g., Neo-Assyrian) or texts of various period from a single genre (e.g., letters). In addition to seminar times, students are expected to complete online discussions, supplemental readings and assignments, and attend several guest lecture events.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 3/12
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.132.711 (01) |
Advanced Sumerian |
T 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
Delnero, Paul |
Gilman 130G |
Spring 2026 |
- Description: In this course a selection of Sumerian texts from different periods and genres will be read and discussed from a linguistic, philological, historical, and literary perspective. In addition to seminar times, students are expected to complete online discussions, supplemental readings and assignments, and attend several guest lecture events.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 5/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.133.611 (01) |
Middle Egyptian Texts |
Th 9:00AM - 12:00PM |
Jasnow, Richard |
Gilman 130G |
Spring 2026 |
- Description: In this course we read a variety of Middle Egyptian hieroglyphic compositions and documents. Knowledge of Middle Egyptian Required.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 5/6
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.133.647 (01) |
Demotic Texts |
M 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
Jasnow, Richard |
Gilman 130G |
Spring 2026 |
- Description: Continuation of the study of Demotic as introduced in AS.133.646. In addition to seminar times, students are expected to complete online discussions, supplemental readings and assignments, and attend several guest lecture events.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 5/6
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.133.717 (01) |
Akhenaten, Nefertiti and the Armana Period |
WF 12:00PM - 1:15PM |
Bryan, Betsy Morrell |
Gilman 238 |
Spring 2026 |
- Description: This course examines the visual expressions of the revolutionary pharaoh Akhenaten and his wife Nefertiti. The artistic changes that this reign introduced will be discussed through art historical, religious, political, and sociological lenses. Who was the king's sole god Aten and how did he and his visual appearance impact Egypt and the ancient world 1350 to 1330 BCE?
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 10/12
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.134.602 (01) |
Wisdom Literature of the Hebrew Bible: The Book of Qoheleth |
T 3:00PM - 5:30PM |
Lewis, Ted |
Gilman 130G |
Spring 2026 |
- Description: This course aims to increase students’ proficiency in Biblical Hebrew by reading the entire book of Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes) in Hebrew. In addition, students will practice the art of critical exegesis including grammatical analysis and textual criticism. They will interact with various aspects of interpretation for this representation of Hebraic wisdom literature (e.g., philology, text history, structure, literary history, message, poetics, rhetoric, philosophy, theology, ancient Near Eastern comparanda).
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 6/10
- Tags: NEAS-HISCUL
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| AS.134.623 (01) |
Pentateuch |
F 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
Mandell, Alice H |
Gilman 130G |
Spring 2026 |
- Description: This course surveys the linguistic and literary structure of the Pentateuch. A second and equally important focus will be the history of scholarship and its broader impact on the study of the history and religion of ancient Israel and Judah. In addition to seminar times, students are expected to complete online discussions, supplemental readings and assignments, and attend several guest lecture events.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 8/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.134.652 (01) |
Seminar in Ancient Israelite Religion |
Th 3:00PM - 5:00PM |
Lewis, Ted |
Gilman 130G |
Spring 2026 |
- Description: Topics include history of scholarship, methodology, representations of deity, the aniconic tradition, solar Yahwism, sacred space, blood rituals, passover, royal cult, family religion, divination, prophecy, incantations, etc. In addition to seminar times, students are expected to complete online discussions, supplemental readings and assignments, and attend several guest lecture events.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Closed
- Seats Available: 5/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.360.605 (01) |
Introduction to Computational Methods for the Humanities |
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM |
Lippincott, Tom; Sirin Ryan, Hale |
Bloomberg 168 |
Spring 2026 |
- Description: This course introduces basic computational techniques in the context of empirical humanistic scholarship. Topics covered include the command-line, basic Python programming, and experimental design. While illustrative examples are drawn from humanistic domains, the primary focus is on methods: those with specific domains in mind should be aware that such applied research is welcome and exciting, but will largely be their responsibility beyond the confines of the course. Students will come away with tangible understanding of how to cast simple humanistic questions as empirical hypotheses, ground and test these hypotheses computationally, and justify the choices made while doing so. No previous programming experience is required.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Canceled
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.360.606 (01) |
Computational Intelligence for the Humanities |
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM |
Messner, Craig A |
Bloomberg 168 |
Spring 2026 |
- Description: This course introduces substantial machine learning methods of particular relevance to humanistic scholarship. Areas covered include standard models for classification, regression, and topic modeling, before turning to the array of open-source pretrained deep neural models, and the common mechanisms for employing them. Students are expected to have a level of programming experience equivalent to that gained from AS.360.304, Gateway Computing, AS.250.205, or Harvard’s CS50 for Python. Students will come away with an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different machine learning models, the ability to discuss them in relation to human intelligence and to make informed decisions of when and how to employ them, and an array of related technical knowledge.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Canceled
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.850 (01) |
Summer Independent Research |
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Bryan, Betsy Morrell |
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Summer 2026 |
- Description: Independent summer research
- Credits: 6.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 9/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.850 (02) |
Summer Independent Research |
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Schwartz, Glenn M |
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Summer 2026 |
- Description: Independent summer research
- Credits: 6.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 9/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.850 (03) |
Summer Independent Research |
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Delnero, Paul |
|
Summer 2026 |
- Description: Independent summer research
- Credits: 6.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 7/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.850 (04) |
Summer Independent Research |
|
Lauinger, Jacob |
|
Summer 2026 |
- Description: Independent summer research
- Credits: 6.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.850 (05) |
Summer Independent Research |
|
Lewis, Ted |
|
Summer 2026 |
- Description: Independent summer research
- Credits: 6.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 8/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.850 (06) |
Summer Independent Research |
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Jasnow, Richard |
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Summer 2026 |
- Description: Independent summer research
- Credits: 6.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 8/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.850 (07) |
Summer Independent Research |
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Harrower, Michael James |
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Summer 2026 |
- Description: Independent summer research
- Credits: 6.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.850 (08) |
Summer Independent Research |
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Mandell, Alice H |
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Summer 2026 |
- Description: Independent summer research
- Credits: 6.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 8/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.850 (09) |
Summer Independent Research |
|
Feldman, Marian |
|
Summer 2026 |
- Description: Independent summer research
- Credits: 6.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 9/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.600 (02) |
Seminar Near Eastern History |
WF 11:30AM - 12:45PM |
Arnette, Marie-Lys |
Gilman 130G |
Fall 2026 |
- Description: Seminar in Near Eastern History.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 7/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.654 (01) |
Advanced Archaeological Method and Theory |
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM |
Harrower, Michael James; Vance, Georgia Hunter |
Gilman 130G |
Fall 2026 |
- Description: Climate change, population growth, war - what questions do archaeologists ask about the ancient past, how do they collect relevant evidence, and how do they arrive at satisfying answers to their questions? This course will review major theoretical currents in archaeology including evolutionary, cultural-historical, processual and post-processual approaches and discuss the future of archaeology as a scientific and humanistic discipline. Basic techniques for analyzing major categories of artifacts such as lithics, ceramics, archaeobotanical, and zooarchaeological materials will also be introduced.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 9/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.800 (02) |
Readings & Research |
|
Lewis, Ted |
|
Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.800 (03) |
Readings & Research |
|
Lauinger, Jacob |
|
Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.800 (04) |
Readings & Research |
|
Schwartz, Glenn M |
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Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.800 (05) |
Readings & Research |
|
Bryan, Betsy Morrell |
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Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.800 (06) |
Readings & Research |
|
Delnero, Paul |
|
Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.800 (07) |
Readings & Research |
|
Jasnow, Richard |
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Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.800 (08) |
Readings & Research |
|
Harrower, Michael James |
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Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.800 (09) |
Readings & Research |
|
Feldman, Marian |
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Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.800 (10) |
Readings & Research |
|
Mandell, Alice H |
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Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.800 (11) |
Readings & Research |
|
Arnette, Marie-Lys |
|
Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.848 (01) |
Dissertation Research |
|
Bryan, Betsy Morrell |
|
Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.848 (02) |
Dissertation Research |
|
Schwartz, Glenn M |
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Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.848 (03) |
Dissertation Research |
|
McCarter, Kyle Kyle |
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Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.848 (04) |
Dissertation Research |
|
Delnero, Paul |
|
Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.848 (05) |
Dissertation Research |
|
Lauinger, Jacob |
|
Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.848 (06) |
Dissertation Research |
|
Lewis, Ted |
|
Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.848 (07) |
Dissertation Research |
|
Jasnow, Richard |
|
Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.848 (08) |
Dissertation Research |
|
Harrower, Michael James |
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Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.848 (09) |
Dissertation Research |
|
Mandell, Alice H |
|
Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.131.848 (10) |
Dissertation Research |
|
Feldman, Marian |
|
Fall 2026 |
- Description:
- Credits: 9.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.132.612 (01) |
Comparative Semitic Grammar |
M 9:30AM - 11:30AM |
Saunders, Matthew John |
Gilman 130G |
Fall 2026 |
- Description: This course introduces the phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicon of the Semitic languages from the perspective of historical and comparative linguistics. It situates the Semitic language family within its broader Afroasiatic context and explores the methods used to compare related languages, identify shared linguistic features, reconstruct proto-languages, and trace the diachronic evolution of linguistic change. Particular attention will be given to the comparison of the five major Semitic languages: Akkadian, Aramaic, Hebrew, Arabic, and Ethiopic (Geʿez). Other ancient and modern Semitic languages—such as Phoenician, Sabaic, and Mehri—will be discussed in passing. Prerequisite: A basic knowledge of one Semitic language is required.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/12
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.132.700 (01) |
Elementary Sumerian |
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM |
Russell, Ishbel Sophie |
Gilman 238 |
Fall 2026 |
- Description: An introduction to the paleography, grammar and lexicon of the Sumerian language, and the reading of simpler texts in that language.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 9/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.132.701 (01) |
Elementary Sumerian II |
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM |
Russell, Ishbel Sophie |
Gilman 238 |
Fall 2026 |
- Description: In this course, students will continue to learn the fundamental aspects of Sumerian grammar and lexicography needed to read Sumerian texts. To review and develop the basics of the languages that were learned in the first semester of this course, intermediate texts like the Cylinders of Gudea and Inana's Descent to the Netherworld will be studied. In addition to seminar times, students are expected to complete online discussions, supplemental readings and assignments, and attend several guest lecture events.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Canceled
- Seats Available: 5/5
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.132.710 (01) |
Advanced Sumerian |
T 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
Delnero, Paul |
Gilman 130G |
Fall 2026 |
- Description: We will read Letter Collection B and related materials in the original cuneiform. In addition to seminar times, students are expected to complete online discussions, supplemental readings and assignments, and attend several guest lecture events.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 9/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.133.600 (01) |
Introduction To Middle Egyptian |
MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM |
Jasnow, Richard |
Gilman 238 |
Fall 2026 |
- Description: Introduction to the grammar and writing system of the classical language of the Egyptian Middle Kingdom (ca. 2135-2000 B.C.). In the second semester, literary texts and royal inscriptions will be read.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 10/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.133.610 (01) |
Middle Egyptian Texts |
Th 9:00AM - 12:00PM |
Jasnow, Richard |
Gilman 130G |
Fall 2026 |
- Description: In this course we read a variety of Middle Egyptian hieroglyphic compositions and documents. Knowledge of Middle Egyptian Required.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 11/12
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.133.646 (01) |
Demotic Texts |
W 9:00AM - 11:00AM |
Jasnow, Richard |
Gilman 130G |
Fall 2026 |
- Description: An introduction both to the stage of Ancient Egyptian language from ca. 750 BCE-400 CE and the cursive script associated with this stage. In addition to seminar times, students are expected to complete online discussions, supplemental readings and assignments, and attend several guest lecture events.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 4/5
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.134.608 (01) |
Book Of Ezekiel |
Th 3:00PM - 5:30PM |
Lewis, Ted |
Gilman 130G |
Fall 2026 |
- Description: 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. In addition to seminar times, students are expected to complete online discussions, supplemental readings and assignments, and attend several guest lecture events.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 9/10
- Tags: n/a
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| AS.134.613 (01) |
Seminar in the Minor Prophets |
F 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
Mandell, Alice H |
Gilman 130G |
Fall 2026 |
- Description: This course surveys the group of 12 prophetic works known as the "minor" prophets. In addition to reading the Hebrew text, we will also engage with scholarly readings about the socio-political, religious, and historical backdrop of this group of writings.
- Credits: 3.00
- Status: Open
- Seats Available: 9/10
- Tags: n/a
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