Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Stephen Llewelyn
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Permission of Executive Dean of Faculty
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Students can choose between an option in West Semitic languages or Egyptian religious texts (Session 1 or in Late Egyptian (Session 2).
West Semitic languages: In the past decade literacy has become a key issue in the debate over state formation and the historical reliability of the biblical record. Documentary texts in West Semitic languages have been important pieces of evidence in the debate. This unit is an extension unit to AHIS259 for those interested in reading documentary texts in Hebrew, Moabite and Aramaic. This unit is of particular interest to students who wish to study in greater detail the history of Ancient Israel and Judah. Texts are translated from their original languages with a focus on palaeography, grammar and historical context. The convenor and contact person is Dr Stephen Llewelyn.
Egyptian Religious Documents: Original sources in the hieroglyphic script dealing with Egyptian religion will be studied. Selections from the Pyramid Texts, the Coffin Texts and the Book of the Dead will be read as well as a number of hymns and prayers from the Middle and New Kingdoms. As well as considering their religious content, the grammar, genre and literary structure of the texts will also be analysed. The convenor and contact person is Associate Professor Boyo Ockinga.
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'Preparation of weekly text' (30%) will be assessed by 10 class quizzes that will focus on the student's ability to translate and explain grammatical features in the selected text. These will be short tests of 10 minutes each. If for some reason a student is unable to attend the test, (s)he will need to explain why and alternate arrangement to sit the test may be arranged.
The minor and major essays will be assessed against the criteria of content (e.g. awareness of issues and secondary literature), analysis (e.g. interpretation and ability to explain or propose cogent modelling) and presentation (grammar, spelling etc.). The three criteria will be assessed at 40%, 40% and 20% respectively. As the material that the student will be working on will most probably have already been covered in class, the student can use the class discussion to guide his/her work but will also need to go into further detail and analysis. To assist in this the student should ask the tutor for direction, if needed. The two essays will be submitted in class during the week the assignment falls due.
There is no formal examination.
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.
If a student is unable to complete an assessment task by the due date, (s)he should show cause why and seek an extension. A penalty of 5% per week may apply, depending on the reason for seeking the extension.
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Preparation of weekly text | 30% | Continuous |
Minor assignment | 25% | Week 8 |
Major assignment | 45% | Week 13 |
Due: Continuous
Weighting: 30%
Over the semester a number of texts will be read and analysed in class. Students need to prepare these in advance and be prepared to translate and answer linguistic questions on them.
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 25%
The student will translate and offer a critical commentary on one of the texts studied in class in the first half of the semester.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 45%
The student in discussion with the teacher will select a document and write on the various aspects of the text and its physical presentation.
There will be 2 face to face hours per week.
There is no set text for this unit, but students will be given photocopies of the texts to prepare on a weekly basis.
The students will be expected to familiarise themselves with standard grammars (e.g. Gesenius' Hebrew Grammar) and lexicons of the Hebrew language (e.g. Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament = HALOT).
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