SEMPHIL 152 – Introduction to Ugaritic
Semester: Fall
Offered: 2024
Course Head: Julia Rhyder
Instructor: TBA
Meeting Time: Th 3:00pm-5:45pm
A thorough and rigorous introduction to the Ugaritic language, with a focus on grammar and the reading of a variety of genres of Ugaritic literature (epistolary, ritual, legal, administrative, myth, epic, etc.). The course will also provide students with the opportunity to explore themes in the religion and society of Ugarit and to reflect on their importance for understanding the literature and religion of ancient Israel.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Classical Hebrew or another Semitic language, such as (especially) Akkadian or Arabic.
Recommended Prep: Good working knowledge of Classical (Biblical) Hebrew.
Course Notes:This course is supervised by Dr. Rhyder but taught by instructional staff.
Offered jointly with Harvard Divinity School as HDS 4061
For more details please visit the Harvard Course Catalog.