Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Louise Pryke
Ian Plant
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
AHIS259
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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 develop the knowledge and skills to read and analyse advanced Ancient Hebrew texts.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
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
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Participation | 20% | No | Continuous |
Homework tasks | 20% | No | Continuous |
Exegesis essay | 30% | No | Thursday, Week 10 |
Take home test | 30% | No | Week 13 |
Due: Continuous
Weighting: 20%
Students will be continuously assessed on their contribution to the Hebrew C learning community. Contributions may be on the iLearn site and/or in class. Students will also be expected to participate in the class Wiki. A rubric for participation may be found on the iLearn site.
Due: Continuous
Weighting: 20%
Students will complete set homework tasks, including preparing texts to read and parse in class.
Due: Thursday, Week 10
Weighting: 30%
Students will write an exegesis essay on ONE of the following passages: Genesis 1, Judges 3, Judges 4, Ruth 1, Jonah 1.
The purpose of this assessment task is to develop analytical skills, and independent thinking and research skills. You will be required to provide an analysis of specific literary features appearing in a biblical passage, and how the interpretation of the passage is influenced through translational approaches. Length limit: 1000 words, including analysis, references, and bibliography. It is recommended that students consult a minimum of FOUR biblical commentaries when researching their exegesis essay. Students may demonstrate their research initiative by searching for additional bibliography through the university library website. Useful journals to explore include the Journal for Biblical Literature, Vestus Testmentum, Journal of Hebrew Scriptures and Journal for the Study of the Old Testament.
The assessment criteria against which this task will be assessed are accuracy, critical thinking, research initiative, thoroughness, clarity of presentation and expression, and effective use of referencing and bibliography.
Further instructions and advice for writing an exegesis essay may be found on the iLearn site, and there will be further information on this topic in the Week 5 lecture.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%
In Week 13, students will complete a take home test. The test will include questions on vocabulary and grammar, parsing of texts, recognition of inscriptions, document analysis, and short essays.
A two hour lecture is delivered most weeks of the semester. Lectures are recorded. Students are strongly advised to attend (or listen to) all classes, unless they are unwell, in which case please just stay home and get better. Please see Special Consideration for more information on this below.
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
The text to be used is Elementary Biblical Hebrew: An Introductory Grammar. G. Athas & I. M. Young. Fifth Edition. (Croydon Park, NSW: Ancient Vessel Press, 2016). It is available for purchase from Reformers Bookshop, and can be ordered from them online: http://reformers.org.au/ The textbook can be posted to students from the bookstore for an additional cost.
As we read and analyse biblical passages, it will be useful for students to have a Bible.
What Bible version should I use? It is best to work from a more “literal” translation of the Bible such as the New Revised Standard Version, or the English Standard Version. There are many suitable Bibles, so if in doubt, ask. Online websites such as Bible Gateway provide free access to multiple versions. While a dynamic equivalence translation like the Good News Bible is great for reading, it is harder to see the contours of the original texts and so is not so useful for scholarly work.
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 throuoghout the semester in class and online.
From week 1, we continue to work through the course textbook. In weeks 1-13, we will read and analyse passages of the Hebrew Bible, beginning with narrative and moving towards more challenging texts, such as poetry. We will then move to broaden students' knowledge of the Northwest Semitic languages through inscriptions. Finally (time permitting) there will be a brief introduction to biblical Aramaic, through reading excerpts from the Book of Daniel.
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:
Undergraduate 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.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
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 shown in iLearn, 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.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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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.
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