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THEO1151: BIBLICAL HEBREW

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Type Open
Level 1
Credits 20
Availability Not available in 2024/2025
Module Cap None.
Location Durham
Department Theology and Religion

Prerequisites

  • None.

Corequisites

  • None.

Excluded Combinations of Modules

  • None.

Aims

  • To introduce students to grammar and basical vocabulary of biblical Hebrew.
  • To equip students with skills and knowledge for further study of Hebrew at level 2.
  • To equip students with skills and knowledge ancilliary to other modules which they are taking or will take.

Content

  • Students are taught using a standard textbook of biblical Hebrew. They will be expected to learn vocabulary and grammar in a traditional way, at a pace which the majority of students find comfortable. By building up a strong vocabulary and grammar base, students will soon feel confident with that language and begin study a variety of short texts in the Epiphany term. They will further engage with textual and linguistic issues in selected passages of Hebrew prose.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

  • Basic knowledge of biblical Hebrew grammar, syntax, and core vocabulary.
  • Competence in the reading of simple biblical Hebrew prose.

Subject-specific Skills:

  • The ability to identify grammatical forms.
  • The ability to translate simple Hebrew texts.

Key Skills:

  • Generic linguistic skills.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • Lectures convey information and exemplify an approach to the subject-matter, enabling students to develop a clear understanding of the subject and to improve their skills in listening and in evaluating information.
  • Collections and language tests permit staff and students to assess progress in learning of the language, and to identify areas for remedial work.
  • Examinations assess subject-specific knowledge and understanding, and in this module especially assess subject skills.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

ActivityNumberFrequencyDurationTotalMonitored
Lectures663 per week1 hour66Yes
Preparation and Reading134 
Total200 

Summative Assessment

Component: ExaminationComponent Weighting: 100%
ElementLength / DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
one three-hour written unseen examination 100 

Formative Assessment

Tests of an informal nature

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