DI5154 Classical Hebrew 2

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

1-2 Mon, Tues, Thurs

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Module coordinator

Dr E P Knudson

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Module Staff

Dr W Tooman

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Module description

This module aims to extend students' knowledge and skills in Classical Hebrew phonology, morphology, and syntax. It consists of the continued study of Hebrew grammar and vocabulary, strengthened by reading of Hebrew gobbets and Classical Hebrew texts from the Jewish canon.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS DI5153

Assessment pattern

3-hour Written Examination = 40%, Coursework (weekly class tests) = 60%

Re-assessment

3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 lectures and 1 tutorial (x11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

44

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

253

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Intended Learning Outcomes:If you diligently apply yourself to this module, by the end you should be able to ... • recognize and analyze the morphology of all types ofBiblical Hebrew words(Knowledge and Understanding) • read basic Hebrew prose (Discipline Specific and Intellectual Skills) • read and translateshort passages in Hebrew (Discipline Specific, Intellectual, and Transferable Skills) •demonstrate your knowledge of the language by oral recitation and in writing through writtenassignment sand a final exam (Transferable Skills)