Graduate Courses

The courses listed below are provided by Student Information Services (SIS). This listing provides a snapshot of immediately available courses within this department and may not be complete. Course registration information can be found at sis.jhu.edu/classes.

Please consult the online course catalog for cross-listed courses and full course information.

Column one has the course number and section. Other columns show the course title, days offered, instructor's name, room number, if the course is cross-referenced with another program, and a option to view additional course information in a pop-up window.

Seminar Near Eastern History: Egypt
AS.131.600 (01)

Seminar in Near Eastern History: Mesopotamia

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Graduate
  • Days/Times: MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
  • Instructor: Arnette, Marie-Lys
  • Room: Gilman 130G
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 15/15
  • PosTag(s): n/a

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.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Graduate
  • Days/Times: W 10:00AM - 12:00PM
  • Instructor: Schwartz, Glenn M
  • Room: Gilman 130G
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 12/12
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Readings & Research
AS.131.800 (02)

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Lewis, Ted
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Readings & Research
AS.131.800 (03)

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Lauinger, Jacob
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Readings & Research
AS.131.800 (04)

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Schwartz, Glenn M
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Readings & Research
AS.131.800 (05)

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Bryan, Betsy Morrell
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Readings & Research
AS.131.800 (06)

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Delnero, Paul
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Readings & Research
AS.131.800 (07)

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Jasnow, Richard
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Readings & Research
AS.131.800 (08)

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Harrower, Michael James
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Readings & Research
AS.131.800 (09)

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Feldman, Marian
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Readings & Research
AS.131.800 (10)

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Mandell, Alice H
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Readings & Research
AS.131.800 (11)

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Arnette, Marie-Lys
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Dissertation Research
AS.131.848 (01)

  • Credits: 9.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Bryan, Betsy Morrell
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Dissertation Research
AS.131.848 (02)

  • Credits: 9.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Schwartz, Glenn M
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Dissertation Research
AS.131.848 (04)

  • Credits: 9.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Delnero, Paul
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Dissertation Research
AS.131.848 (05)

  • Credits: 9.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Lauinger, Jacob
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Dissertation Research
AS.131.848 (06)

  • Credits: 9.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Lewis, Ted
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Dissertation Research
AS.131.848 (07)

  • Credits: 9.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Jasnow, Richard
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Dissertation Research
AS.131.848 (08)

  • Credits: 9.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Harrower, Michael James
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Dissertation Research
AS.131.848 (09)

  • Credits: 9.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Mandell, Alice H
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Dissertation Research
AS.131.848 (10)

  • Credits: 9.00
  • Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Feldman, Marian
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Akkadian Literary & Religous Texts
AS.132.630 (01)

Students will read a variety of Akkadian texts commonly described as literary 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
  • Level: Graduate
  • Days/Times: M 2:00PM - 4:00PM
  • Instructor: Delnero, Paul
  • Room: Gilman 130G
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 15/15
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Elementary Sumerian
AS.132.700 (01)

An introduction to the paleography, grammar and lexicon of the Sumerian language, and the reading of simpler texts in that language.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Graduate
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Staff
  • Room:  
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

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.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Graduate
  • Days/Times: T 10:00AM - 12:00PM
  • Instructor: Delnero, Paul
  • Room: Gilman 130G
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 7/7
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Mesopotamian Seminar
AS.132.800 (01)

Research and discussion on topics of current interest.

  • Credits: 3.00 - 9.00
  • Level: Graduate
  • Days/Times:
  • Instructor: Delnero, Paul; Schwartz, Glenn M
  • Room: Gilman 130G
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 20/20
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Introduction To Middle Egyptian
AS.133.600 (01)

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
  • Level: Graduate
  • Days/Times: MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM
  • Instructor: Bryan, Betsy Morrell
  • Room: MSE Library D1
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 4/4
  • PosTag(s): n/a

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.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Graduate
  • Days/Times: Th 9:00AM - 12:00PM
  • Instructor: Jasnow, Richard
  • Room: Gilman 130G
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 12/12
  • PosTag(s): n/a

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.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Graduate
  • Days/Times: F 3:00PM - 5:00PM
  • Instructor: Jasnow, Richard
  • Room: Gilman 130G
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Intro To Coptic
AS.133.648 (01)

An introduction to the stage of Ancient Egyptian language in use from ca. 300 CE onward; still the liturgical language of the Coptic Church.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Graduate
  • Days/Times: T 3:00PM - 5:00PM
  • Instructor: Jasnow, Richard
  • Room: MSE Library Eisenberg
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 9/9
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Book Of Ezekiel
AS.134.608 (01)

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
  • Level: Graduate
  • Days/Times: Th 3:00PM - 5:30PM
  • Instructor: Lewis, Ted
  • Room: Gilman 130G
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 6/6
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Northwest Semitic Epigraphy
AS.134.700 (01)

This course will provide an introduction to West Semitic dialects as reflected in inscriptions from the first millennium BCE. We will survey the grammar (phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicon) of epigraphic Hebrew, Phoenician, and known Transjordanian languages (Moabite, Ammonite, Edomite). We will also discuss the methodological challenges inherent to the study of script evolution, scribalism, and the reconstruction of NWS languages through the study of inscriptions. This course will also introduce students to scholarship outside of the field of NWS and Hebrew Bible on literacy, the study of visual grammar, and the socio-semiotic approach to the study of writing. 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
  • Level: Graduate
  • Days/Times: W 1:30PM - 4:00PM
  • Instructor: Mandell, Alice H
  • Room: Gilman 130G
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 10/10
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Course # (Section) Title Day/Times Instructor Room PosTag(s) Info
AS.131.600 (01)Seminar Near Eastern History: EgyptMW 12:00PM - 1:15PMArnette, Marie-LysGilman 130G
AS.131.634 (01)Seminar: Near Eastern ArchaeologyW 10:00AM - 12:00PMSchwartz, Glenn MGilman 130G
AS.131.800 (02)Readings & ResearchLewis, Ted 
AS.131.800 (03)Readings & ResearchLauinger, Jacob 
AS.131.800 (04)Readings & ResearchSchwartz, Glenn M 
AS.131.800 (05)Readings & ResearchBryan, Betsy Morrell 
AS.131.800 (06)Readings & ResearchDelnero, Paul 
AS.131.800 (07)Readings & ResearchJasnow, Richard 
AS.131.800 (08)Readings & ResearchHarrower, Michael James 
AS.131.800 (09)Readings & ResearchFeldman, Marian 
AS.131.800 (10)Readings & ResearchMandell, Alice H 
AS.131.800 (11)Readings & ResearchArnette, Marie-Lys 
AS.131.848 (01)Dissertation ResearchBryan, Betsy Morrell 
AS.131.848 (02)Dissertation ResearchSchwartz, Glenn M 
AS.131.848 (04)Dissertation ResearchDelnero, Paul 
AS.131.848 (05)Dissertation ResearchLauinger, Jacob 
AS.131.848 (06)Dissertation ResearchLewis, Ted 
AS.131.848 (07)Dissertation ResearchJasnow, Richard 
AS.131.848 (08)Dissertation ResearchHarrower, Michael James 
AS.131.848 (09)Dissertation ResearchMandell, Alice H 
AS.131.848 (10)Dissertation ResearchFeldman, Marian 
AS.132.630 (01)Akkadian Literary & Religous TextsM 2:00PM - 4:00PMDelnero, PaulGilman 130G
AS.132.700 (01)Elementary SumerianStaff 
AS.132.710 (01)Advanced SumerianT 10:00AM - 12:00PMDelnero, PaulGilman 130G
AS.132.800 (01)Mesopotamian SeminarDelnero, Paul; Schwartz, Glenn MGilman 130G
AS.133.600 (01)Introduction To Middle EgyptianMW 1:30PM - 2:45PMBryan, Betsy MorrellMSE Library D1
AS.133.610 (01)Middle Egyptian TextsTh 9:00AM - 12:00PMJasnow, RichardGilman 130G
AS.133.646 (01)Demotic TextsF 3:00PM - 5:00PMJasnow, RichardGilman 130G
AS.133.648 (01)Intro To CopticT 3:00PM - 5:00PMJasnow, RichardMSE Library Eisenberg
AS.134.608 (01)Book Of EzekielTh 3:00PM - 5:30PMLewis, TedGilman 130G
AS.134.700 (01)Northwest Semitic EpigraphyW 1:30PM - 4:00PMMandell, Alice HGilman 130G