ANCW10008 Akkadian 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 30%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is ANCW10008 hard?
ANCW10008: About average. Makes it easier: Final exam only 30%, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
A beginners' course in Akkadian, the language of ancient Babylonia and Assyria, and its cuneiform script.
After it you can
- Read basic cuneiform signs
- Use basic Akkadian grammar
- Translate simple Akkadian texts
What you need first
None
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 50%, Tests 20%, Final exam 30%
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Quick answers
- When is ANCW10008 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ANCW10008?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ANCW10008 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 50%, Tests 20%, Final exam 30%.
- How many class hours a week does ANCW10008 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take ANCW10008 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after ANCW10008?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example ANCW10009, ANCW30017.
- Can I rate ANCW10008?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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