LIT181C Coptic

Intensive introduction to fundamentals of classical Coptic grammar (Sahidic dialect) designed to move rapidly into reading of primary texts. Readings include The Martyrdom of S. Coluthus, Gospel of Thomas, and the Gnostic treatise Thunder: Perfect Mind. Critical approach designations: Genres, Histories. Distribution requirement: Pre-1750. (Formerly Pre- and Early Modern Literature 108.)