SPECLANG 140A: First-Year Hittite, First Quarter
This is a full class on the Hittite language of ancient Anatolia. After first learning the basics of Hittite grammar, vocabulary, and the cuneiform script, the class will then start reading various real texts. Since Hittite is an Indo-European language it is thus related to Sanskrit, Greek, Latin and English. Besides the language itself the class will also cover aspects of Hittite history, religion, mythology, literature, and law.
Last offered: Autumn 2021
SPECLANG 140B: First-Year Hittite, Second Quarter
This is a full class on the Hittite language of ancient Anatolia. After first learning the basics of Hittite grammar, vocabulary, and the cuneiform script, the class will then start reading various real texts. Since Hittite is an Indo-European language it is thus related to Sanskrit, Greek, Latin and English. Besides the language itself the class will also cover aspects of Hittite history, religion, mythology, literature, and law. Continuation of 140A
Last offered: Winter 2022
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