DI4726 Hebrew Readings

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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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 10

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.

Availability restrictions

Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable

10-1 Wednesday

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr M A Lyons

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Module Staff

Dr W Tooman

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Module description

This module improves students’ ability to read Classical Hebrew literature. Three areas of specialization will be emphasized: vocalizing Tiberian Hebrew, translation, and Hebrew syntax.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS DI1004 AND PASS DI2002

Assessment pattern

3-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

Re-assessment

3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 1-hour lecture and 1 x 2-hour seminar.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Intended Learning Outcomes If you diligently apply yourself in this module, you should: acquire intermediate-level knowledge of biblical Hebrew morphology, syntax, and vocabulary (Knowledge and Understanding) improve your ability to read and translate biblical Hebrew prose more quickly and more accurately, and improve your abilities to pursue exegesis of biblical Hebrew texts by advanced understanding of Hebrew syntax (Discipline Specific and Intellectual Skill) improve your performance ability to read and translate the primary texts in their original Hebrew, access and evaluate critically the scholarly work of others, and learn to demonstrate your knowledge of the language in the weekly assignments and in the final exam (Transferable Skill).