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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module THMN1127: Biblical Hebrew
Department: Theology and Ministry
THMN1127: Biblical Hebrew
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 10 | Available in 2016/2017 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- To enable students to reach a reasonable competence in biblical Hebrew and to read selections from narrative and poetic texts.
Content
- Introduction to Hebrew Grammar, using a recommended text book, supplemented by class handouts.
- Reading of selected Hebrew texts from the Old Testament.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of the course the student will be able to:
- Use the resources, tools and commentaries of Old Testament specialists.
- Demonstrate a grasp of the issues involved in different translations
- Show a competent working knowledge of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of the language
Subject-specific Skills
- Translate passages from selected passages in the Old Testament
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures and class workshops. The contact time will be of the order of 40 hours due to the nature of learning a language.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | |||||
| Total | 0 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Work | 40% | Various tests during duration of course | 100% | ||
| Examination | 60% | Unseen exam paper | 90 minutes | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Various classroom tests throughout module
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.