Essay Exercise

Dear students,

Please write a well-organized essay on the following question. It should not exceed 2 pages (print-out, double-spaced). You are supposed to hand in your essays next week (6 November) in the discussion sessions. On-line submissions will not be considered. This is an exercise to make you familiar with the essay format that we expect you to write in the exams.

*Please explain when, how and why writing begins in the Ancient Near East.