Greek epigraphy

General data

Course ID:	3101-DK0030	Erasmus code / ISCED:	08.4 / (0222) History and archaeology
Course title:	Greek epigraphy	Name in Polish:	Epigrafika grecka
Organizational unit:	Faculty of Archeology
Course groups:	(in Polish) Zajęcia kierunkowe
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores):	(not available) view allocation of credits
Language:	Polish
Type of course:	elective courses
Short description:	The classes will consist of reading the Greek inscriptions on the basis of photographs. The object of a particular interest will be Greek inscriptions from Cyrenaica (in connection with Polish excavations in Ptolemais). One shall discuss the most characteristic types of inscriptions like decrees and other inscriptions of legal character, lists and catalogues, religious inscriptions, epitaphs, etc. The participants of the classes will get acquainted with the rules compelling in edition of Greek inscriptions, and with epigraphic tools. Candidates shall possess a basic knowledge of Greek.
Full description:	The classes will consist of reading the Greek inscriptions on the basis of photographs. The object of a particular interest will be Greek inscriptions from Cyrenaica (in connection with Polish excavations in Ptolemais). One shall discuss the most characteristic types of inscriptions like decrees and other inscriptions of legal character, lists and catalogues, religious inscriptions, epitaphs, etc. The participants of the classes will get acquainted with the rules compelling in edition of Greek inscriptions, and with epigraphic tools. Candidates shall possess a basic knowledge of Greek.
Bibliography:	Literature will be announced in class
Learning outcomes:	understanding Greek inscriptions in original; skills of reading Greek inscriptions from the original and editing them according to common practices
Assessment methods and assessment criteria:	active participation in classes

This course is not currently offered.

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