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AHIS3140 – Ancient Hebrew C
2020 – Session 2, Fully online/virtual
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer
Kyle Keimer
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
AHIS259 or AHIS2140
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit builds on the grounding in Ancient Hebrew language provided by the A and B units in the sequence. It introduces advanced grammatical concepts and vocabulary and assists students in developing the knowledge and skills to read and analyse advanced Ancient Hebrew texts. Students will read a variety of biblical genres of literature ranging from Archaic Biblical Hebrew through to Late Biblical Hebrew. |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading advanced Hebrew texts
- ULO2: Develop and build awareness of the diversity of ancient Northwest Semitic languages
- ULO3: Recognise, memorise and learn advanced vocabulary and grammar
- ULO4: Explore and appraise relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools, including biblical commentaries
- ULO5: Write a scholarly exegesis of biblical passages and analyse literary techniques
General Assessment Information
Each assessment task will be judged by the number of actual correct answers expressed as a percentage of possible correct answers.
The grades are as follow: High distinction ≥ 85%; Distinction ≥ 75%; Credit ≥ 65%; and Pass ≥ 50%
To successfully complete the unit the student will need to gain a Pass or better.
Please note: unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests
IMPORTANT NOTE ON FINAL MARKS: Please note with respect to the marks you receive for work during the session: that the marks given are indicative only; final marks will be determined after moderation. See further the note on Results in the Policies and Procedures section below.
In the case of illness or misadventure which may effect the student's capacity to complete the assessment tasks in the expected timeframe, students must lodge a Disruption of Studies claim:
http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Exegesis Essay | 30% | No | Week 10 |
| 2-hour Final Exam (online/takehome) | 30% | No | Week 13 |
| Translation Activities | 40% | No | Continuous |
Exegesis Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 30%
Students will write an exegetical essay on a biblical text, chosen from a selection of texts.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading advanced Hebrew texts
- Develop and build awareness of the diversity of ancient Northwest Semitic languages
- Recognise, memorise and learn advanced vocabulary and grammar
- Explore and appraise relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools, including biblical commentaries
- Write a scholarly exegesis of biblical passages and analyse literary techniques
2-hour Final Exam (online/takehome)
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 28 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%
Final Exam (total hours include study time)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading advanced Hebrew texts
- Develop and build awareness of the diversity of ancient Northwest Semitic languages
- Recognise, memorise and learn advanced vocabulary and grammar
- Explore and appraise relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools, including biblical commentaries
- Write a scholarly exegesis of biblical passages and analyse literary techniques
Translation Activities
Assessment Type 1: Translation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: Continuous
Weighting: 40%
Every week students will translate an assigned passage from the Hebrew Bible. The passages will come from all ancient phases of Hebrew and will cover a variety of genres. Students will learn how to differentiate the phases of Hebrew and how to articulate the sociolinguistic background behind the text.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading advanced Hebrew texts
- Develop and build awareness of the diversity of ancient Northwest Semitic languages
- Recognise, memorise and learn advanced vocabulary and grammar
- Explore and appraise relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools, including biblical commentaries
- Write a scholarly exegesis of biblical passages and analyse literary techniques
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Recorded lectures from previous offerings of this unit are availble via the Echo360 link on iLearn. We will be inductively reading actual biblical passages and discussing syntactical, literary, historical, and sociolinguistic issues relevant to the given passage. Discussions are recorded and it is recommended that you read along with the lectures when you hear breaks in the recording.
The iLearn site is an important resource for class discussion and accessing extra learning materials. Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone may not be sufficient. For technical support go to: http://mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/informatics/help For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: http://mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/guides.htm
Reading requirements
A Reader’s Hebrew Bible. A. Philip Brown and Bryan W. Smith. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, MI. 2008. ISBN: 9780310269748
A Student’s Vocabulary for Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic. Updated Edition. Larry A. Mitchel. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, MI. 2017. ISBN: 9780310533870
A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax, 2ndEd. Bill T. Arnold and John H. Choi. Cambridge University Press: Cambridge. 2018. ISBN: 9781107434967
Online glossary of terms used in Biblical Studies: http://www.read-the-bible.org/glossary.html
Additional reading materials to assist with inscriptions and other readings will be distributed throughout the semester.
Unit Schedule
In weeks 1-13, we will read and analyse passages of the Hebrew Bible, Hebrew inscriptions, and Northwest Semitic inscriptions. Such broad reading is meant to expose students to the various genres of biblical literature and phases of biblical Hebrew while situating them within their broader sociolinguistic context.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
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Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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