Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Stephen Llewelyn
Contact via stephen.llewelyn@mq.edu.au
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
12cp or admission to BAncHist or BAncHist(Hons) or CertAncLang or DipAncLang
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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 is an introduction to classical Hebrew for students who have not previously studied Biblical Hebrew. This unit provides students with an introduction to the Hebrew alphabet, and to the grammar and vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew, in preparation for the study of a number of biblical texts.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Examination | 50% | Examination period |
Vocabulary | 20% | Continuous |
Class test 2 | 15% | Week 12 |
Class test 1 | 15% | Week 6 |
Due: Examination period
Weighting: 50%
The final examination will test the student's ability over the words and grammar learn through the semester.
Due: Continuous
Weighting: 20%
Students will learn vocabulary and be tested on it weekly.
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 15%
The second class test will examine the knowkedge of the student up to week 12.
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 15%
The first class test will examine the knowkedge of the student up to week 6.
In class students will be working through the textbook, Jo Ann Hackett, A Basic Introduction to Biblical Hebrew (Hendrickson 2010). Teaching is not recorded as it is important for students to learn to read the Hebrew aloud and this requires face-to-face teaching. Students are, therefore, strongly advise to attend all classes.
In class and at home students will work through the first half of Jo Ann Hackett, A Basic Introduction to Biblical Hebrew.
In class lessons will be at a pace determined by student needs.
Reading: Students will learn to recognize and read the Hebrew text with an emphasis placed on the vowels and why they change.
Grammar: In first semester we hope to cover the basics of Hebrew grammar.
Vocabulary: Weekly vocabulary tests will be based on the words given in each chapter.
The rest of the textbook will be completed in semester 2
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EXTENSIONS
Extensions for assignments can only be granted for medical reasons or oncompassionate grounds. Without documentation (medical or counselling certificates) or prior staff approval, a penalty of 2% a day, including weekends, will be applied. If required, applications for extensions should be made before the assignment's due date.
COURSE COMPLETION
A student is required to achieve an overall mark of 50% or above to complete the unit satisfactorily.
ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION
All written assignments must be submitted in hard copy through the Arts Student Centre (via the AHIS assignment box) on Level 1, W6A. Students must print and attach a completed coversheet to all submitted work. Information on the generation of coversheets will be provided in the Unit Guide on the iLearn site.
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