| source Berkeley (X) |
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department Near Eastern Studies (X) |
Expository writing is based on analysis of selected masterpieces of the ancient Near East in translation, such as the Bible, Code of Hammurabi, Epic of Gilgamesh, etc. R1A satisfies the first half of the Reading and Composition requirement, and R1B satisfies the second half.
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Expository writing is based on analysis of selected masterpieces of the ancient Near East in translation, such as the Bible, Code of Hammurabi, Epic of Gilgamesh, etc. R1A satisfies the first half of the Reading and Composition requirement, and R1B satisfies the second half.
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Expository writing based on alaysis of selected Middle Eastern literatures in translation, such as Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish prose and/or poetry. Satisfies the first half Reading and Composition requirement.
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Expository writing based on analysis of selected modern Middle Eastern literatures in translation, such as Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish prose and/or poetry. Satisfies the second half of the Reading and Composition requirement.
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The background and present status of the ethnic and religious groups in the Arab states, Turkey, Israel, and Iran.
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The ancient Near East (present-day Iran, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, and Turkey) is considered the cradle of civilization. Here in Mesopotamia and its neighboring regions, the first cities arose, writing was invented, armies forged the earliest empires, and complex religious beliefs were expressed in art and architecture. This course surveys the major archaeological sites and monuments from the earliest settlements to the conquest of the Near East by Alexander the Great in 330 BCE.
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A general introduction to ancient Egypt, providing overview coverage of ancient Egyptian culture and society (history, art, religion, literature, language, social structure), Egyptian archaeology (pyramids, tombs, mummies, temples, cities, monuments, daily life), and the history and development of the modern discipline of Egyptology. Assumes no prior knowledge of subject. Almost all lectures are illustrated extensively by slides. Discussion sections are held in the Phoebe Hearst Museum of Anthropology, which has the best collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts west of Chicago.
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The Berkeley Seminar Program has been designed to provide new students with the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member in a small-seminar setting. Berkeley Seminars are offered in all campus departments, and topics vary from department to department and semester to semester.
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This course will introduce the student not only to ancient and modern Central Asia, but also to the role played by the region in the shaping of the history of neighboring regions and regimes. The course will outline the history, languages, ethnicities, religions, and archaeology of the region and will acquaint the student with the historical foundations of some of the political, social and economic challenges for contemporary post-Soviet Central Asian republics. Also listed as Geography C55.
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A survey of the archaeological materials available for the reconstruction of Egyptian culture and society.
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A survey of the archaeological materials available for the reconstruction of Egyptian culture and society.
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A survey of the religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians, based primarily upon the written sources. Also listed as Religious Studies C103.
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A survey of Babylonian religious beliefs and practices based on indigenous texts and monuments. Also listed as Religious Studies C104.
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A representative survey of original 3rd-1st millennium Cuneiform texts in translation.
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Stylistic and iconographic study of Egyptian art and architecture from Predynastic times through the end of the pharaonic period. Discussion sections will focus on Egyptian material in the Hearst Museum collection.
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Stylistic and iconographic study of Egyptian art and architecture from Predynastic times through the end of the pharaonic period. Discussion sections will focus on Egyptian material in the Hearst Museum collection.
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Ancient Mesopotamian political, cultural, and economic history from the invention of script to the Persian conquest of Babylon will be presented in survey, and one topic will be selected for in-depth study.
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The course surveys the art and/or archaeology of ancient Egypt in the first millennium B.C. It covers ancient Egyptian material culture of the Third Intermediate, Late, Ptolemaic, and Early Roman periods.
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A concise survey of Ancient Egyptian history from Late Predynastic times to the conquest of Alexander the Great.
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The most famous of Babylonian heroes is Gilgamesh, King of Uruk. The Gilgamesh Epic, recorded on twelve tablets in cuneiform, follows him in his quest for fame and eternal life. In this course, we will read the Gilgamesh Epic as well as several earlier texts around the same character. Moreover, we will read additional ancient texts that elucidate one or another aspect of the Epic. We will follow the traditions around Gilgamesh and see how his fame was used for literary, religious, and political purposes. Finally, we will look at some of the modern Gilgamesh interpretations.
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The art and architecture of early Mesopotamia will be explored in terms of the social, political, and cultural context of ancient Sumer, Babylonia, and Assyria during the period of urbanization and early kingdoms. The course provides an integrated picture of the arts of Mesopotamia and neighboring regions from 3500-1000 BCE with an emphasis on the development of visual narrative, the use of art in the expression of authority and legitimacy, and artistic interconnections between cultures. Collections on campus or in the area will be incorporated whenever possible. Also listed as History of Art C120A.
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The royal art and architecture of later Mesopotamia will be explored in terms of the social, political, and cultural context of the great empires of Assyria, Babylon, and Persia. The course provides an integrated picture of the arts of Mesopotamia and neighboring regions from 1000-330 BCE with an emphasis on the development of visual narrative, the use of art in the expression of authority and legitimacy, and artistic interconnections between cultures. Collections on campus or in the area will be incorporated whenever possible. Also listed as History of Art C120B.
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The course will treat in depth topics in Islamic architecture and topics in Islamic art. Subjects addressed may include painting, calligraphy, and book production. Also listed as History of Art C121B.
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A survey of the archaeology of Mesopotamia.
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A survey of the archaeology of Mesopotamia.
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