LgJ902 Introduction to Coptic II

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2022
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Václav Blažek, CSc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Július Pavelčík (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Václav Blažek, CSc.
Department of Linguistics and Baltic Languages – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Linguistics and Baltic Languages – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 10:00–11:40 L42
Prerequisites
LgJ901
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The goal of the lesson is to continue introducing students to the basics of Coptic language of Sahidic dialect. Students will be introduced to basic grammatical categories, according to next 8 lessons of the textbook by Layton. Students will be able to read and understand primitive Coptic texts.
Learning outcomes
Students will be acquainted with other basic grammatical categories of the Sahidic dialect of the Coptic language (Coptic verbs, durative sentences, non-durative conjugations, conversions) and they will be able to read simple sentences of various types.
Syllabus
  • 1. Durative sentences. 2. Non-durative conjugation I. 3. Bound states of the infinitive. 4. Non-durative conjugation II. 5. Causative infinitive. 6. Preterit conversion. 7. Circumstantial conversion. 8. Relative conversion.
Literature
  • Layton, B. Coptic in 20 lessons. Leuven - Paris - Dudley: Peeters, 2007
  • LAYTON, B., A Coptic Grammar With Chrestomathy and Glossary. Sahidic Dialect, Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz Verlag, 2000.
  • Smith,R. Concise Coptic-English Lexicon. Grands Rapids, MI, 1983.
  • Lambdin, T. O. Introduction to sahidic coptic. Macon, Mercer UP, 1983.
  • REINTGES, Chris H. Coptic Egyptian (Sahidic dialect) : a learner's grammar. Köln: Rüdiger Köppe, 2004, xxiii, 616. ISBN 3896455702. info
Teaching methods
Methods of the work with text (text book, book), drills. The participation on the seminary is necessary!
Assessment methods
colloquium based on the participation in seminary work
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information about innovation of course.
This course has been innovated under the project "Faculty of Arts as Centre of Excellence in Education: Complex Innovation of Study Programmes and Fields at FF MU with Regard to the Requirements of the Knowledge Economy“ – Reg. No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0228, which is cofinanced by the European Social Fond and the national budget of the Czech Republic.

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The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021.
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