LG533/833
Bush
LG533/833: BEGINNING UGARITIC. Frederic W. Bush.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course, the first of a two-course sequence, will provide the
student with an introduction to the orthography, phonology, morphology, and
syntax of the Ugaritic language. Since it is necessary to provide the
unvocalized text with vowels, the course is also an excellent introduction to
Comparative Semitic phonology and morphology.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- For students pursuing either a course of study leading to an
advanced degree in Old Testament or Semitic Languages and Literatures, a
knowledge of the grammar and the literature of the Ugaritic language is an
important discipline to master. Ugaritic is a Northwest Semitic dialect more
closely related in many respects to the later Canaanite languages such as
Hebrew and Aramaic than either the East Semitic dialects of Akkadian or the
Southwest Semitic languages of the Arabic and Ethiopic regions. Further, it
provides a most important source of material that is closely parallel in its
literary forms and religious content to that of the later Canaanite world with
which ancient Israel was not only closely related culturally but also in
intimate contact.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course will meet twice weekly in two-hour sessions for
recitation of texts prepared from a workbook provided for the student.
REQUIRED READING:
- Bush, F. W. Ugaritic Workbook. Syllabus.
- Gordon, Cyrus H. Ugaritic Textbook. Analectia Orientalia, no. 38.
Rome: Pontifical Biblical Institute, 1965.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Assigned lessons from the syllabus will be prepared before coming
to class.
PREREQUISITES:
- LG502. In addition to a working knowledge of Hebrew, study of at
least one other Semitic language is advised.
- Further, since the course is intended for Th.M. and Ph.D. students,
master's level students are advised to consult with the professor regarding
readiness for the course.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Requirement for M.A. in Semitic Languages and Literature.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes.