PHI2122

Coptic 2

Course info

Course code: PHI2122
Credits: 10
Semester: Spring
Language: Norwegian and English
Available as a single course

Study program affiliation:

Schedule

The course builds on PHI2121 Coptic 1 and forms the second part of an introduction to the grammar and texts of Coptic. The aim is for students to develop good reading skills and to become well acquainted with a range of philological tools and resources. The course covers grammar and longer text excerpts from various periods.

Together with PHI2121 Coptic 1 (autumn semester), this course constitutes a complete introductory course in Coptic.

Structure and organisation:

Teaching normally takes the form of weekly lectures, with an emphasis on text reading and grammatical analysis. As a rule, classes are scheduled in the late afternoon or evening, making it easier to combine the course with other studies or work. Students are expected to work independently between each session.

Prerequisites:

To register for this course, students must have passed PHI2121 Coptic 1.

The course is offered irregularly. An overview of the language courses offered in the current academic year is available here.

About the study

Mandatory activities

To receive final assessment, the student must:

Have at least 75% of the weekly assignments in the course approved. The exercises are connected to the learning outcomes of the course and may cover the alphabet, vocabulary, grammar, and analysis of primary text. The exercises may be oral and written. The exercises are assessed as approved/not approved.

Students who do not meet these requirements will not be permitted to take the exam in the course. To avoid using an exam attempt, the student must actively withdraw their exam registration for the course by the withdrawal deadline of May 1.

Final assessment/Exam

The course is assessed by a written on-campus examination (4 hours). To be eligible to sit the written examination, students must have fulfilled the mandatory activities by the specified deadlines. The grade (A-F) is based on the examination.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The student has:

good familiarity with the Coptic alphabet
a good overview of the grammatical system of Coptic
knowledge of Coptic phonology and morphology
knowledge of Coptic syntax
a good vocabulary in Coptic and a basic understanding of how the lexicon of the language is structured (word formation)
knowledge of the form and content of literature written in Coptic (words in context, genre, themes)
knowledge of the most important dictionaries, lexica, handbooks, and digital tools used in the study of Coptic
familiarity with the historical development and cultural history of the language
familiarity with the academic field of Coptic studies

SKILLS

The student is able to:

read and transliterate Coptic script
describe Coptic phonology, morphology and syntax
use a well-developed vocabulary in Coptic
read and translate Coptic texts
use handbooks and digital tools in working with Coptic
use various dictionaries and lexica in the study of Coptic texts
account for the main features of the history of the Coptic language and the cultural significance of its textual tradition

Overlapping courses

Students who have previously taken a corresponding 15-credit course at MF must be prepared for overlap and a reduced number of credits awarded for this course.

Course Coordinator

Ghica, Victor

Professor

Victor.Ghica@mf.no

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