This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2024-2025
Teacher(s)
Language
English
Prerequisites
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Main themes
Proficiency in Armenian language and introduction to the history and culture of Armenia.
Alternating with LGLOR2653, this course deals with Armenian texts which were either produced in this language , or were translated from Greek into Armenian. Particular attention is also paid to the study of manuscripts, to palaeography and the technique of edition of critical texts. Through the study and commentary of selected texts, the history and culture of Armenia are also studied.
To this course are added 7,5 hours of exercises, which correspond to the personal preparation by the student of the Armenian texts analysed during the lectures.
Alternating with LGLOR2653, this course deals with Armenian texts which were either produced in this language , or were translated from Greek into Armenian. Particular attention is also paid to the study of manuscripts, to palaeography and the technique of edition of critical texts. Through the study and commentary of selected texts, the history and culture of Armenia are also studied.
To this course are added 7,5 hours of exercises, which correspond to the personal preparation by the student of the Armenian texts analysed during the lectures.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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At the end of this course, the student will be able to read, translated and analyse ancient and medieval Armenian texts of advanced difficulty. He will have mastered the various working tools, and will also be able to carry out a personal research on Armenian texts and language. |
Content
The course deals with ancient and medieval Armenian language and literature at an advanced level, through the study of texts: historiographical works, patristics, philosophical texts, hagiography, epistolography, etc. Special attention is paid to translation literature, particularly to Armenian texts translated from Greek.
Elements of grammar (morphology, syntax, vocabulary, etymology) and of the history of the language are studied, and comparisons with other languages are provided.
This course is designed as an introduction to research, and requires a certain amount of preparation by the student.
Basic knowledge of ancient Amenian (e.g. courses LGLOR 1653 or 1654) is required. Knowledge of Greek is helpful but not required.
Elements of grammar (morphology, syntax, vocabulary, etymology) and of the history of the language are studied, and comparisons with other languages are provided.
This course is designed as an introduction to research, and requires a certain amount of preparation by the student.
Basic knowledge of ancient Amenian (e.g. courses LGLOR 1653 or 1654) is required. Knowledge of Greek is helpful but not required.
Teaching methods
The class is organized like a seminar: the texts are prepared by the student and analysed during the lecture, while grammatical, linguistic, historical, and cultural commentaries are added. Additional explanations on special points of history and literature will be provided. A recommended reading list is supplied.
Evaluation methods
Continuous assessment, based on the preparatory work of the students for each class.
Other information
The teacher will meet with the students at the beginning of the term to set the schedule.
The course is taught in English; it can also be taught in French at the request of the students.
The course is taught in English; it can also be taught in French at the request of the students.
Online resources
Documentation for students is available on the Moodle page of the course.
Bibliography
Les textes et matériaux utiles sont fournis par l'enseignant / The texts and other useful documentation are provided by the teacher.
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