LTT 3021 - Women And Family in The Bible And Ancient Near Eastern Literature

Institution:

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Subject:

Literature in Translation

Description:

3 hours; 3 credits In this course, the student will become familiar with earliest recorded literature in relation to woman's role and relationships between the sexes. In addition to the Bible, Sumerian, Babylonian, Canaanite, and Egyptian myths, epics, wisdom literature, and legal texts will be studied. Such issues as property rights, women in public life, and the law of marriage and divorce will be discussed. Prerequisite: Any course in literature in translation on the 1000 level or equivalent or departmental permission.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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