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AHIS2140 – Ancient Hebrew B

2023 – Session 1, Online-flexible

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor
Trevor Evans
trevor.evans@mq.edu.au
Contact via email
B148 Arts Precinct
email to arrange appointment
Eveline Handby
eveline.handby@mq.edu.au
Trevor Evans
trevor.evans@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
AHIS158 or AHIS1140 or AHIS258
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit extends students' grasp of Biblical Hebrew by continuing to work through the textbook and by building reading skills. Students also read a prose text from the Hebrew Bible. Additionally, more advanced points of grammar will be covered. By the end of the semester students will be equipped with the tools and knowledge in order to read a large number of biblical texts.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: a) Recognize and recall Hebrew script and phonetic structure; b) Identify and recall Hebrew grammatical structures; c) Recognize and memorize key Hebrew vocabulary.
  • ULO2: (a) Apply the grammar required for the translation of Hebrew texts; b) Explore relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools; c) Recognize and recall linguistic metalanguage.
  • ULO3: Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing Hebrew texts
  • ULO4: Explore the significance of Ancient Hebrew in the study of relevant ancient cultures.

General Assessment Information

Late Assessment Submission Penalty 

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of‚ 0 (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue. 

This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special Consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic. 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Participation 15% No Weeks 3, 6, 10
Comprehension Test 15% No Week 13
Prose Compositions 35% No Weeks 5, 8, 12
Final Exam 35% No Week 14

Participation

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 9 hours
Due: Weeks 3, 6, 10
Weighting: 15%

 

Three formative participation exercises

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • a) Recognize and recall Hebrew script and phonetic structure; b) Identify and recall Hebrew grammatical structures; c) Recognize and memorize key Hebrew vocabulary.
  • (a) Apply the grammar required for the translation of Hebrew texts; b) Explore relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools; c) Recognize and recall linguistic metalanguage.
  • Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing Hebrew texts
  • Explore the significance of Ancient Hebrew in the study of relevant ancient cultures.

Comprehension Test

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 15%

 

One comprehension test

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • a) Recognize and recall Hebrew script and phonetic structure; b) Identify and recall Hebrew grammatical structures; c) Recognize and memorize key Hebrew vocabulary.
  • (a) Apply the grammar required for the translation of Hebrew texts; b) Explore relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools; c) Recognize and recall linguistic metalanguage.
  • Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing Hebrew texts
  • Explore the significance of Ancient Hebrew in the study of relevant ancient cultures.

Prose Compositions

Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Weeks 5, 8, 12
Weighting: 35%

 

Three exercises in translating from English to Ancient Hebrew

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • a) Recognize and recall Hebrew script and phonetic structure; b) Identify and recall Hebrew grammatical structures; c) Recognize and memorize key Hebrew vocabulary.
  • (a) Apply the grammar required for the translation of Hebrew texts; b) Explore relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools; c) Recognize and recall linguistic metalanguage.
  • Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing Hebrew texts
  • Explore the significance of Ancient Hebrew in the study of relevant ancient cultures.

Final Exam

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 14
Weighting: 35%

 

online non-invigilated exam

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • a) Recognize and recall Hebrew script and phonetic structure; b) Identify and recall Hebrew grammatical structures; c) Recognize and memorize key Hebrew vocabulary.
  • (a) Apply the grammar required for the translation of Hebrew texts; b) Explore relevant grammatical and lexical reference tools; c) Recognize and recall linguistic metalanguage.
  • Integrate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in reading and/or writing Hebrew texts
  • Explore the significance of Ancient Hebrew in the study of relevant ancient cultures.

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

Textbook

G. Athas & I.M. Young, Elementary Biblical Hebrew: An Introductory Grammar, 5th Edn (Croydon Park, NSW: Ancient Vessel Press, 2016).

Technology

This unit employs the following technology

• iLearn

• Echo

The unit has an online presence, through which all unit materials are delivered. Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/

Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not 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

Satisfactory Completion

Completion of all Assessment Tasks is required to complete the unit satisfactorily.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON FINAL MARKS: 

Grading decisions for each assessment task will be moderated against the set criteria and standards before task results are released.

Unit Schedule

You will work through the second half of Athas and Young's textbook.

Policies and Procedures

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Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). 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/admin/other-resources/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

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

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IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Unit information based on version 2023.01R of the Handbook