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DR2556: HEBREW LANGUAGE IV (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

The course offers an introduction to the grammar and syntax of Hebrew poetry and to its basic forms, and will involve the translation of selected poetic texts.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Kenneth Aitken

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Either Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied) or Master of Theology in Biblical Studies (Studied)
  • DR2056 Hebrew Language IIi (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • DR3073 Exergis of Texts from Hebrew Bible (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course offers an introduction to the grammar and syntax of Hebrew poetry and to its basic forms, and will involve the translation and interpretation of selected poetic texts of the Hebrew Bible.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (60%); translation exercises (40%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

Students will be required to translate portions of the text and comment on grammatical and translation issues in class. These contribution will be subject to informal formative assessment.

Feedback

Oral feedback will be provided on informal formative assessment and written feedback summative continuous assessment.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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