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. In addition to seminar times, students are expected to complete online discussions, supplemental readings and assignments, and attend several guest lecture events.
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Seminar: Near Eastern Archaeology AS.131.634 (01)
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. In addition to seminar times, students are expected to complete online discussions, supplemental readings and assignments, and attend several guest lecture events.
Days/Times: W 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Instructor: Schwartz, Glenn M
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.654 (01)
Advanced Archaeological Method and Theory
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Harrower, Michael James
Gilman 130G
Fall 2024
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.
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Advanced Archaeological Method and Theory AS.131.654 (01)
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.
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Harrower, Michael James
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 6/7
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.800 (02)
Readings & Research
Lewis, Ted
Fall 2024
×
Readings & Research AS.131.800 (02)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Lewis, Ted
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.800 (03)
Readings & Research
Lauinger, Jacob
Fall 2024
×
Readings & Research AS.131.800 (03)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Lauinger, Jacob
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.800 (04)
Readings & Research
Schwartz, Glenn M
Fall 2024
×
Readings & Research AS.131.800 (04)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Schwartz, Glenn M
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.800 (05)
Readings & Research
Bryan, Betsy Morrell
Fall 2024
×
Readings & Research AS.131.800 (05)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Bryan, Betsy Morrell
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.800 (06)
Readings & Research
Delnero, Paul
Fall 2024
×
Readings & Research AS.131.800 (06)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Delnero, Paul
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.800 (07)
Readings & Research
Jasnow, Richard
Fall 2024
×
Readings & Research AS.131.800 (07)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Jasnow, Richard
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.800 (08)
Readings & Research
Harrower, Michael James
Fall 2024
×
Readings & Research AS.131.800 (08)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Harrower, Michael James
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.800 (09)
Readings & Research
Feldman, Marian
Fall 2024
×
Readings & Research AS.131.800 (09)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Feldman, Marian
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.800 (10)
Readings & Research
Mandell, Alice H
Fall 2024
×
Readings & Research AS.131.800 (10)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Mandell, Alice H
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 7/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.800 (11)
Readings & Research
Arnette, Marie-Lys
Fall 2024
×
Readings & Research AS.131.800 (11)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Arnette, Marie-Lys
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.848 (01)
Dissertation Research
Bryan, Betsy Morrell
Fall 2024
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.848 (01)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Bryan, Betsy Morrell
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.848 (02)
Dissertation Research
Schwartz, Glenn M
Fall 2024
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.848 (02)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Schwartz, Glenn M
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.848 (04)
Dissertation Research
Delnero, Paul
Fall 2024
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.848 (04)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Delnero, Paul
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.848 (05)
Dissertation Research
Lauinger, Jacob
Fall 2024
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.848 (05)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Lauinger, Jacob
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.848 (06)
Dissertation Research
Lewis, Ted
Fall 2024
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.848 (06)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Lewis, Ted
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.848 (07)
Dissertation Research
Jasnow, Richard
Fall 2024
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.848 (07)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Jasnow, Richard
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.848 (08)
Dissertation Research
Harrower, Michael James
Fall 2024
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.848 (08)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Harrower, Michael James
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.848 (09)
Dissertation Research
Mandell, Alice H
Fall 2024
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.848 (09)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Mandell, Alice H
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.848 (10)
Dissertation Research
Feldman, Marian
Fall 2024
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.848 (10)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Feldman, Marian
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.132.612 (01)
Advanced Akkadian
F 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Lauinger, Jacob
Gilman 130G
Fall 2024
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.
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Advanced Akkadian AS.132.612 (01)
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.
Days/Times: F 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Instructor: Lauinger, Jacob
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 3/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.132.710 (01)
Advanced Sumerian
F 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Russell, Ishbel Sophie
Gilman 130G
Fall 2024
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.
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Advanced Sumerian AS.132.710 (01)
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.
Days/Times: F 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Instructor: Russell, Ishbel Sophie
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 5/7
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.132.800 (01)
Mesopotamian Seminar
Harrower, Michael James; Lauinger, Jacob; Schwartz, Glenn M
Gilman 130G
Fall 2024
Research and discussion on topics of current interest.
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Mesopotamian Seminar AS.132.800 (01)
Research and discussion on topics of current interest.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Harrower, Michael James; Lauinger, Jacob; Schwartz, Glenn M
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 16/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.133.610 (01)
Middle Egyptian Texts
Th 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Jasnow, Richard
Gilman 130G
Fall 2024
In this course we read a variety of Middle Egyptian hieroglyphic compositions and documents. Knowledge of Middle Egyptian Required.
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Middle Egyptian Texts AS.133.610 (01)
In this course we read a variety of Middle Egyptian hieroglyphic compositions and documents. Knowledge of Middle Egyptian Required.
Days/Times: Th 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Instructor: Jasnow, Richard
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.133.618 (01)
Egyptian Art & Material Culture: Principles, Materiality, and Challenges
MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Arnette, Marie-Lys
Gilman 130G
Fall 2024
This course is dedicated to the study of the art and material culture of ancient Egypt, spanning from the 5th millennium BCE to the Roman period. The objective of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Egyptian art, with a focus on materiality, effective methods of description and analysis, and a command of bibliography. It will also enable students to practice two fundamental aspects of their future professional life: presenting a paper at a conference and submitting an article to an academic journal.
In the initial sessions, we will examine the fundamental principles and conventions that define Egyptian art. We will then investigate the natural resources available to Egyptian craftsmen and artists, including nature, origin, networks, and uses. We will analyze the production of works of art through several case studies, focusing on materiality. Finally, we will reflect on the presence of Egyptian works of art in museums around the world. Moreover, the course will provide an opportunity for discourse on professional matters pertaining to engagement with Egyptian antiquities and works of art.
The course will be structured around: lectures by the professor or by guest researchers, with the students participating in a dialogue with the lecturers; sessions dedicated to discussions of articles to be read (with two/three articles per session); oral presentations by the students, with the aim of reproducing the conditions of a colloquium or conference. These will include formal presentations and question-and-answer sessions, with all students taking part.
At the conclusion of the semester, students will be required to submit a paper in connection with the oral presentation they have prepared. This paper will be presented as a scientific article, and the instructor will evaluate it in the same manner as an anonymous referee.
Restricted to: Near Eastern Studies, Museum Studies, History of Art, or Archaeology students.
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Egyptian Art & Material Culture: Principles, Materiality, and Challenges AS.133.618 (01)
This course is dedicated to the study of the art and material culture of ancient Egypt, spanning from the 5th millennium BCE to the Roman period. The objective of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Egyptian art, with a focus on materiality, effective methods of description and analysis, and a command of bibliography. It will also enable students to practice two fundamental aspects of their future professional life: presenting a paper at a conference and submitting an article to an academic journal.
In the initial sessions, we will examine the fundamental principles and conventions that define Egyptian art. We will then investigate the natural resources available to Egyptian craftsmen and artists, including nature, origin, networks, and uses. We will analyze the production of works of art through several case studies, focusing on materiality. Finally, we will reflect on the presence of Egyptian works of art in museums around the world. Moreover, the course will provide an opportunity for discourse on professional matters pertaining to engagement with Egyptian antiquities and works of art.
The course will be structured around: lectures by the professor or by guest researchers, with the students participating in a dialogue with the lecturers; sessions dedicated to discussions of articles to be read (with two/three articles per session); oral presentations by the students, with the aim of reproducing the conditions of a colloquium or conference. These will include formal presentations and question-and-answer sessions, with all students taking part.
At the conclusion of the semester, students will be required to submit a paper in connection with the oral presentation they have prepared. This paper will be presented as a scientific article, and the instructor will evaluate it in the same manner as an anonymous referee.
Restricted to: Near Eastern Studies, Museum Studies, History of Art, or Archaeology students.
Days/Times: MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Arnette, Marie-Lys
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 12/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.133.646 (01)
Demotic Texts
T 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Jasnow, Richard
Gilman 130G
Fall 2024
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.
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Demotic Texts AS.133.646 (01)
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.
Days/Times: T 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Instructor: Jasnow, Richard
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.134.606 (01)
Kings, Prophets, and Scribes: The Creation of "Israel" in the Deuteronomistic History
Th 2:00PM - 4:30PM
Mandell, Alice H
Gilman 140
Fall 2024
This class will introduce students to “The Deuteronomistic History,” which comprises the biblical books of Deuteronomy, Joshua, 1-2 Samuel and 1-2 Kings. The narrative arc of this “history” spans the giving of the law to Moses to the rise and fall of the monarchies of Israel and Judah, respectively in the Neo-Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian periods. During this course we will examine the reasons why biblical scholars have argued in varying ways that this body of text represents the work of a group of ideologically driven scribes, the Deuteronomists; we will also investigate the primary texts themselves for evidence for divergent views about the need for a king in Israel and the role and fate of the royal house of David. We will also explore the relationship between the books of the former prophets (Joshua>2 Kings) and Deuteronomy, which is a book that concludes the Pentateuch. This course requires students to engage with the biblical text in the original Hebrew language at an advanced level. We will also engage with biblical scholarship regarding the scope, purpose, and nature of a cohesive Deuteronomistic History, as well as with dissenting voices that probe the unity of these biblical books.
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Kings, Prophets, and Scribes: The Creation of "Israel" in the Deuteronomistic History AS.134.606 (01)
This class will introduce students to “The Deuteronomistic History,” which comprises the biblical books of Deuteronomy, Joshua, 1-2 Samuel and 1-2 Kings. The narrative arc of this “history” spans the giving of the law to Moses to the rise and fall of the monarchies of Israel and Judah, respectively in the Neo-Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian periods. During this course we will examine the reasons why biblical scholars have argued in varying ways that this body of text represents the work of a group of ideologically driven scribes, the Deuteronomists; we will also investigate the primary texts themselves for evidence for divergent views about the need for a king in Israel and the role and fate of the royal house of David. We will also explore the relationship between the books of the former prophets (Joshua>2 Kings) and Deuteronomy, which is a book that concludes the Pentateuch. This course requires students to engage with the biblical text in the original Hebrew language at an advanced level. We will also engage with biblical scholarship regarding the scope, purpose, and nature of a cohesive Deuteronomistic History, as well as with dissenting voices that probe the unity of these biblical books.
Days/Times: Th 2:00PM - 4:30PM
Instructor: Mandell, Alice H
Room: Gilman 140
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.134.660 (01)
History of Ancient Syria/Palestine
F 2:00PM - 4:30PM
Mandell, Alice H
Gilman 130G
Fall 2024
A survey of the history of Ancient Syria and Canaan, including Ancient Israel.
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History of Ancient Syria/Palestine AS.134.660 (01)
A survey of the history of Ancient Syria and Canaan, including Ancient Israel.
Days/Times: F 2:00PM - 4:30PM
Instructor: Mandell, Alice H
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.635 (01)
Seminar: Near East Archaeology
W 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Schwartz, Glenn M
Gilman 130G
Spring 2025
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.
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Seminar: Near East Archaeology AS.131.635 (01)
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.
Days/Times: W 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Instructor: Schwartz, Glenn M
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 12/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.657 (01)
Geographic Information Systems in Archaeology
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Harrower, Michael James
Krieger 108
Spring 2025
Applications of GIS in archaeology have recently expanded dramatically and GIS has now become an indispensible tool for archaeological research worldwide. This course will introduce the major applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in archaeology. These include the history of GIS in archaeology, air photography and satellite imagery, predictive modeling, hydrological modeling, viewsheds, and least-cost routes. It will grapple with theoretical issues manifest in archaeological GIS including conflicts between environment and social understandings of the ancient past, and will foster discussion of issues that affect outcomes of analyses including spatial scale and boundary delineation choices that can dramatically influence results. Students will learn the basics of ESRI’s ArcGIS software.
Taught with AS.130.357.
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Geographic Information Systems in Archaeology AS.131.657 (01)
Applications of GIS in archaeology have recently expanded dramatically and GIS has now become an indispensible tool for archaeological research worldwide. This course will introduce the major applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in archaeology. These include the history of GIS in archaeology, air photography and satellite imagery, predictive modeling, hydrological modeling, viewsheds, and least-cost routes. It will grapple with theoretical issues manifest in archaeological GIS including conflicts between environment and social understandings of the ancient past, and will foster discussion of issues that affect outcomes of analyses including spatial scale and boundary delineation choices that can dramatically influence results. Students will learn the basics of ESRI’s ArcGIS software.
Taught with AS.130.357.
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Harrower, Michael James
Room: Krieger 108
Status: Open
Seats Available: 3/3
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.801 (02)
Readings and Research
Mandell, Alice H
Spring 2025
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Readings and Research AS.131.801 (02)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Mandell, Alice H
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.801 (03)
Readings and Research
Lewis, Ted
Spring 2025
×
Readings and Research AS.131.801 (03)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Lewis, Ted
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.801 (04)
Readings and Research
Delnero, Paul
Spring 2025
×
Readings and Research AS.131.801 (04)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Delnero, Paul
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.801 (05)
Readings and Research
Lauinger, Jacob
Spring 2025
×
Readings and Research AS.131.801 (05)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Lauinger, Jacob
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.801 (06)
Readings and Research
Bryan, Betsy Morrell
Spring 2025
×
Readings and Research AS.131.801 (06)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Bryan, Betsy Morrell
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.849 (01)
Dissertation Research
Bryan, Betsy Morrell
Spring 2025
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.849 (01)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Bryan, Betsy Morrell
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.849 (02)
Dissertation Research
Schwartz, Glenn M
Spring 2025
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.849 (02)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Schwartz, Glenn M
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.849 (03)
Dissertation Research
Arnette, Marie-Lys
Spring 2025
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.849 (03)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Arnette, Marie-Lys
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.849 (04)
Dissertation Research
Delnero, Paul
Spring 2025
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.849 (04)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Delnero, Paul
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.849 (05)
Dissertation Research
Lauinger, Jacob
Spring 2025
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.849 (05)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Lauinger, Jacob
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.849 (06)
Dissertation Research
Lewis, Ted
Spring 2025
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.849 (06)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Lewis, Ted
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.849 (07)
Dissertation Research
Jasnow, Richard
Spring 2025
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.849 (07)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Jasnow, Richard
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.849 (08)
Dissertation Research
Harrower, Michael James
Spring 2025
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.849 (08)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Harrower, Michael James
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.849 (09)
Dissertation Research
Feldman, Marian
Spring 2025
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.849 (09)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Feldman, Marian
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.131.849 (10)
Dissertation Research
Mandell, Alice H
Spring 2025
×
Dissertation Research AS.131.849 (10)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Mandell, Alice H
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.132.601 (01)
Elementary Akkadian II
M 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Qi, Grace
Gilman 130G
Spring 2025
An introduction to the paleography, grammar and lexicon of the Akkadian language, and the reading of simpler texts in that language.
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Elementary Akkadian II AS.132.601 (01)
An introduction to the paleography, grammar and lexicon of the Akkadian language, and the reading of simpler texts in that language.
Days/Times: M 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Instructor: Qi, Grace
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.132.607 (01)
Intermediate Akkadian Texts
W 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Grassi Freire, Lucas
Gilman 130G
Spring 2025
In this course a selection of intermediate level Akkadian texts from different genres and period will be read, analyzed and discussed. To build on skills learned in Introduction to Akkadian, specific emphasis will be placed on understanding more advanced grammatical forms and learning how to critically use research tools like the Chicago Assyrian Dictionary and von Soden's Akkadisches Handwoerterbuch. In addition to seminar times, students are expected to complete online discussions, supplemental readings and assignments, and attend several guest lecture events.
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Intermediate Akkadian Texts AS.132.607 (01)
In this course a selection of intermediate level Akkadian texts from different genres and period will be read, analyzed and discussed. To build on skills learned in Introduction to Akkadian, specific emphasis will be placed on understanding more advanced grammatical forms and learning how to critically use research tools like the Chicago Assyrian Dictionary and von Soden's Akkadisches Handwoerterbuch. In addition to seminar times, students are expected to complete online discussions, supplemental readings and assignments, and attend several guest lecture events.
Days/Times: W 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Instructor: Grassi Freire, Lucas
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.132.612 (01)
Advanced Akkadian
F 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Lauinger, Jacob
Gilman 130G
Spring 2025
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.
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Advanced Akkadian AS.132.612 (01)
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.
Days/Times: F 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Instructor: Lauinger, Jacob
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 12/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.132.711 (01)
Advanced Sumerian
F 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Russell, Ishbel Sophie
Gilman 130G
Spring 2025
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.
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Advanced Sumerian AS.132.711 (01)
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.
Days/Times: F 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Instructor: Russell, Ishbel Sophie
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.132.801 (01)
Mesopotamian Seminar
Harrower, Michael James; Lauinger, Jacob; Schwartz, Glenn M
Gilman 130G
Spring 2025
Research and discussion on topics of current interest.
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Mesopotamian Seminar AS.132.801 (01)
Research and discussion on topics of current interest.
Days/Times:
Instructor: Harrower, Michael James; Lauinger, Jacob; Schwartz, Glenn M
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 20/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.133.601 (01)
Introduction To Middle Egyptian (Hieroglyphs)
TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Wilkinson, Alison Michelle
Gilman 238
Spring 2025
Introduction to the grammar and writing system of the classical language of the Egyptian Middle Kingdom (ca. 2011-1700 B.C.). Co-listed with AS.130.315
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Introduction To Middle Egyptian (Hieroglyphs) AS.133.601 (01)
Introduction to the grammar and writing system of the classical language of the Egyptian Middle Kingdom (ca. 2011-1700 B.C.). Co-listed with AS.130.315
Days/Times: TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Wilkinson, Alison Michelle
Room: Gilman 238
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.133.616 (01)
Let's Play! Games from Ancient Egypt and Beyond
MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Arnette, Marie-Lys
Gilman 130G
Spring 2025
The ancient Egyptians played many games, as we do today. Board games, ball games, games of skill, etc., were not only part of daily life, but also had a role to play in religious practices and beliefs. Although the rules of the games are largely unknown to us, archaeological objects, funerary images, and texts help us to better understand their roles and meanings in ancient Egyptian culture. These various sources also show how games reflect (or contradict) some facets of the organization of the society, and reveal how the ancient Egyptians perceived some aspects of their world - social hierarchy, gender division, representation of death, relationship to chance/fate/divine will, etc.
This course will present the evolution of games and play in Ancient Egypt from the 4th millennium BCE, with the first board game discovered in the tomb of a woman, through those deposited in the tomb of Tutankhamun, and up to the Roman period.
By replacing the games in their archaeological, historical and cultural contexts, the course is also intended as an original introduction to the civilization of ancient Egypt.
The course will consist mainly of lectures given by the professor, with several guest researchers. Examinations will be divided into three parts: two knowledge quizzes during the semester; at the end of the semester, an essay on an Egyptian game of the student's choice.
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Let's Play! Games from Ancient Egypt and Beyond AS.133.616 (01)
The ancient Egyptians played many games, as we do today. Board games, ball games, games of skill, etc., were not only part of daily life, but also had a role to play in religious practices and beliefs. Although the rules of the games are largely unknown to us, archaeological objects, funerary images, and texts help us to better understand their roles and meanings in ancient Egyptian culture. These various sources also show how games reflect (or contradict) some facets of the organization of the society, and reveal how the ancient Egyptians perceived some aspects of their world - social hierarchy, gender division, representation of death, relationship to chance/fate/divine will, etc.
This course will present the evolution of games and play in Ancient Egypt from the 4th millennium BCE, with the first board game discovered in the tomb of a woman, through those deposited in the tomb of Tutankhamun, and up to the Roman period.
By replacing the games in their archaeological, historical and cultural contexts, the course is also intended as an original introduction to the civilization of ancient Egypt.
The course will consist mainly of lectures given by the professor, with several guest researchers. Examinations will be divided into three parts: two knowledge quizzes during the semester; at the end of the semester, an essay on an Egyptian game of the student's choice.
Days/Times: MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Arnette, Marie-Lys
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 12/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.133.619 (01)
Ancient Egyptian Art: A Journey Though Time
MW 4:30PM - 5:45PM
Arnette, Marie-Lys
Gilman 219
Spring 2025
The course is devoted to the study of Egyptian art from the Predynastic period to the Roman era. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of art history, with a particular focus on the evolution of style, iconography and artistic practices across time. Several thematic sessions will also be dedicated to specific aspects of ancient Egyptian culture (notably related to religion).
The course will be primarily based on several key Egyptological collections, including the musée du Louvre, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the British Museum. Additionally, the course will include visits to the Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum and the Walters Art Museum.
The course will comprise lectures delivered by the professor, which will be structured chronologically, and discussion sessions with students on the mandatory readings.
The examinations will be divided into three sections: an oral presentation of an object selected by the students; an oral presentation of a theme chosen by the students; and the composition of an essay of substantial length on the theme and the object.
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Ancient Egyptian Art: A Journey Though Time AS.133.619 (01)
The course is devoted to the study of Egyptian art from the Predynastic period to the Roman era. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of art history, with a particular focus on the evolution of style, iconography and artistic practices across time. Several thematic sessions will also be dedicated to specific aspects of ancient Egyptian culture (notably related to religion).
The course will be primarily based on several key Egyptological collections, including the musée du Louvre, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the British Museum. Additionally, the course will include visits to the Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum and the Walters Art Museum.
The course will comprise lectures delivered by the professor, which will be structured chronologically, and discussion sessions with students on the mandatory readings.
The examinations will be divided into three sections: an oral presentation of an object selected by the students; an oral presentation of a theme chosen by the students; and the composition of an essay of substantial length on the theme and the object.
Days/Times: MW 4:30PM - 5:45PM
Instructor: Arnette, Marie-Lys
Room: Gilman 219
Status: Open
Seats Available: 20/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.133.631 (01)
Old Egyptian
Th 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Bryan, Betsy Morrell
Gilman 130G
Spring 2025
Continuation of the study of this stage of Ancient Egyptian, introduced in AS.133.630. In addition to seminar times, students are expected to complete online discussions, supplemental readings and assignments, and attend several guest lecture events.
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Old Egyptian AS.133.631 (01)
Continuation of the study of this stage of Ancient Egyptian, introduced in AS.133.630. In addition to seminar times, students are expected to complete online discussions, supplemental readings and assignments, and attend several guest lecture events.
Days/Times: Th 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Instructor: Bryan, Betsy Morrell
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 12/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.133.647 (01)
Demotic Texts
M 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Jasnow, Richard
Gilman 130G
Spring 2025
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.
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Demotic Texts AS.133.647 (01)
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.
Days/Times: M 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Instructor: Jasnow, Richard
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.134.604 (01)
The Book Of Job
T 3:00PM - 5:30PM
Lewis, Ted
Gilman 130G
Spring 2025
Reading portions of the Book of Job in Hebrew. In addition to increasing proficiency in biblical Hebrew, the course also involves critical exegesis including grammatical analysis and textual criticism. Students will interact with various aspects of interpretation for the Book of Job (e.g., philology, text history, structure, literary history, message, poetics, rhetoric, philosophy, theology and reception history)
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The Book Of Job AS.134.604 (01)
Reading portions of the Book of Job in Hebrew. In addition to increasing proficiency in biblical Hebrew, the course also involves critical exegesis including grammatical analysis and textual criticism. Students will interact with various aspects of interpretation for the Book of Job (e.g., philology, text history, structure, literary history, message, poetics, rhetoric, philosophy, theology and reception history)
Days/Times: T 3:00PM - 5:30PM
Instructor: Lewis, Ted
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/8
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.134.661 (01)
History: Ancient Syria-Palestine II
Th 3:00PM - 5:30PM
Lewis, Ted
Gilman 130G
Spring 2025
A survey of the history of Ancient Syria and Cannan, including Ancient Israel.
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History: Ancient Syria-Palestine II AS.134.661 (01)
A survey of the history of Ancient Syria and Cannan, including Ancient Israel.
Days/Times: Th 3:00PM - 5:30PM
Instructor: Lewis, Ted
Room: Gilman 130G
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/8
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.360.605 (01)
Introduction to Computational Methods for the Humanities
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Lippincott, Tom; Sirin Ryan, Hale
Krieger 304
Spring 2025
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.
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Introduction to Computational Methods for the Humanities AS.360.605 (01)
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.
Days/Times: TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Instructor: Lippincott, Tom; Sirin Ryan, Hale
Room: Krieger 304
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.360.606 (01)
Computational Intelligence for the Humanities
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Backer, Samuel Ehrlich; Messner, Craig A
Maryland 114
Spring 2025
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.
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Computational Intelligence for the Humanities AS.360.606 (01)
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.
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Backer, Samuel Ehrlich; Messner, Craig A