Introducing Biblical Hebrew
| Module title | Introducing Biblical Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Module code | THE1072 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Dr Rebekah Welton (Lecturer) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 25 |
|---|
Module description
Available in levels, 1, 2 and 3, you will learn Classical Hebrew. Following Kahn, Routledge Introductory Course in Biblical Hebrew, you will acquire a good working knowledge of the basic elements of Biblical Hebrew. This will enable you to translate short passages from Hebrew into English (with appropriate glossary and the aid of a dictionary) and to translate short sentences from English into Hebrew.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This option module will:
- Enable you to acquire a good working knowledge of the basic elements of Biblical Hebrew
- Enable you to translate short passages from Hebrew into English (with appropriate glossary and the aid of a dictionary)
- Enable you to translate short sentences from English into Hebrew
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew
- 2. Produce accurate translations of short passages, with the aid of glossary and dictionary
- 3. Identify and comment on grammatical forms of the language
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Begin, with guidance, to demonstrate basic linguistic skills in the original language of a religious tradition
- 5. Begin, with guidance, to translate ancient religious texts
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Undertake directed work within clear guidelines
- 7. Communicate clearly in a written form
- 8. Participate appropriately in a learning group
Syllabus plan
Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it will comprise basic language learning and study of grammar, working through the required course text book.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 117 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 33 | 33 x 1 hour classes |
| Guided Independent Study | 117 | Learning vocabulary, grammar, etc., and writing exercises, translations |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly exercises in textbook | 1 page | 1-7 | Oral |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 60 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | 30 | 3 across module | 1-7 | Written and oral |
| Examination | 60 | 2 hours | 1-7 | Written |
| Module participation | 10 | Send photo of notes/exercises to tutor weekly; tutorial | 1-6, 8 | Written and oral |
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| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | Examination | 1-7 | Referral/Deferral period |
| Quizzes | Quizzes | 1-7 | Referral/Deferral period |
| Module participation | Send photos of notes/exercises to tutor, equivalent to one per week | 1-6, 8 | Referral/ Deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
We recommend that you purchase the following core text-book, which is also available online via the library catalogue:
- L Kahn, Routledge Introductory Course in Biblical Hebrew (Routledge).
Recommended texts:
- Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon: http://www.ericlevy.com/revel/bdb/bdb/main.htm
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 2008 |
| Last revision date | 20/07/2020 |
