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TMMC1057: Elementary Biblical Hebrew

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Type Tied
Level 1
Credits 10
Availability Available in 2024/2025
Module Cap None.
Location Durham
Department Theology, Ministry and Mission

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combinations of Modules

  • Introduction to Studying the Bible in its Original Languages (TMM1557)

Aims

  • To give the students a grounding in biblical Hebrew and a knowledge of the basic tools of translation.
  • To equip students to read closely the biblical text.
  • To equip students with skills and knowledge pertinent to other modules which they are taking or will take as part of their programme of study.

Content

  • Development of competency in elements of the Hebrew language (using standard texts, such as J. Weingreen, T.O. Lambdin, A.B. Davidson, C.L. Seow).
  • Translation of relatively simple Old Testament texts.
  • Introduction of the Old Testament text in Hebrew, in addition to the study of Hebrew vocabulary, morphology and syntax.
  • A study of the accuracy and significance of published English translations of the Hebrew text.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

  • Know basic grammar and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew.

Subject-specific Skills:

  • Translate relatively simple portions of biblical Hebrew. Identify basic grammatical constructions.

Key Skills:

  • Use generic linguistic skills.
  • Identify, gather and evaluate source materials for a specific purpose.

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

  • Teaching methods to be specified by each TEI, selecting from the following:
  • Lectures provide content, a conceptual framework and a survey of approaches within a subject area that enable students to locate their learning in a wider context, to make connections with other disciplines, and to evaluate and apply their learning to different contexts.
  • Practical classes enable students to practice their linguistics skills and to learn from the feedback of teachers and peers.
  • Programmed online learning materials guide students through knowledge content, its wider framework and different approaches to its application.
  • See below for assessment methods.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

ActivityNumberFrequencyDurationTotalMonitored
Language Classes161.625 
Personal Study75 
Total100 

Summative Assessment

Component: Language TestComponent Weighting: 30%
ElementLength / DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
Language Test30 minutes100 
Component: Language TestComponent Weighting: 70%
ElementLength / DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
Language Test1 hour100 

Formative Assessment

Weekly vocabulary tests and translation exercises may be set.

More information

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