MESAS245
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The Great Decipherments
Middle Eastern & South Asian StudiesCOL - Emory College of Arts and Sci
Subject Code
MESAS
Course Number
245
Course Title
The Great Decipherments
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the major historical decipherments of ancient writing systems, including Egyptian hieroglyphics, Babylonian cuneiform, Linear B, and Maya hieroglyphs. It includes the examination of scripts that have yet to be deciphered.
Grading Basis
OPT - Student Option
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No Special Consent Required
Units
3
Credit Hours Max
3
Repeatable
No
Course Typically Offered
IRR
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Requirement Designation
Humanities and Arts(*)