| Module Title |
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew |
| Module Code |
RET1028 (ITS: TP201) |
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Faculty |
Theology, Philosophy & Music |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to classical Hebrew, the language of the Jewish Scriptures or Old Testament. In this module students develop knowledge of the Hebrew alphabet, vowel pointing, and basic Hebrew grammar, notably nouns, basic verb forms, and sentence structure. Students will also develop a working vocabulary of biblical Hebrew that can be used in future research and study. Students are expected to attend and contribute to lectures, to keep up to date with assignments, and to engage with assigned texts in a reflective and analytical manner
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Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and write the Hebrew alphabet, including vowels
2. Recognise nouns and their different parts
3. Identify the definite article, pronouns, and the use of prepositions
4. Understand basic Hebrew verb forms
5. Read and recognise the most prevalent words in biblical Hebrew
6. Translate simple sentences from Hebrew into English
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | No Description | | Independent Study | 101 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21000 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Bradford Anderson | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Participation | Attendance and participation | 20% | n/a | | Assignment | Homework | 20% | n/a | | In Class Test | Mid-term quiz | 20% | n/a | | Written Exam | End of term test | 40% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Alphabet and vowels
Dagesh, sheva, odd vowels
Nouns and verbs: masculine, feminine, plural
The perfect tense
The direct object
Word pairs: singular and plural
The imperfect tense
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- BHS: Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia: 1997, BHS: Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia, (Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft,
- Fields, Lee M: 2008, Hebrew for the Rest of Us, Zondervan, Grand Rapids,
- Kelley, Page H: 1992, Biblical Hebrew: An Introductory Grammar, Eerdmans, Grand Rapids,
- Northey, Margot, Bradford A. Anderson, and Joel N. Lohr: 2012, “Learning Languages,” in Making Sense: A Student’s Guide to Research and Writing in Religious Studies, OUP, Oxford,
- Pratico Gary D., and Miles V. Van Pelt: 2005, Biblical Hebrew Study Guide, Zondervan, Grand Rapids,
- Simon, Ethelyn, Linda Motzkin, and Irene Resnikoff: 2005, The First Hebrew Primer: The Adult Beginner's Path to Biblical Hebrew, 3rd Ed, EKS Publishing, Oakland,
- Weingreen, J. A: 1959, Practical Grammar for Classical Hebrew, 2nd ed, 2nd ed, Clarendon, Oxford,
Articles:
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Other Resources
None |
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