The graduate of the specialization Assyriology knows the history, problems and methods of the archaeology of the region of the ancient Near East, understands the problems of the society of ancient Near East, knows the development and methodology of analyzing ancient Near Eastern material culture, is well acquainted with the history of ancient Near East, has a good awareness of current problems and methodological approaches to the religion of ancient Near East, is proficient in the grammar and writing systems of at least two languages of the region and understands the development of complex societies on a general level. The graduate can read and interpret Akkadian, Sumerian and Hittite texts, take part at excavations in the region and document and interpret objects of the material culture of the ancient Near East.