Module THEO2061: SYRIAC

Department: Theology and Religion

THEO2061: SYRIAC

Prerequisites

• Biblical Hebrew (THEO1151) OR Greek (Biblical and Classical).

Corequisites

• None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None.

Aims

• To introduce students to the elements of Syriac.
• To equip students with skills and knowledge for further study of Aramaic at level 3.
• To equip students with skills and knowledge ancillary to other modules which they are taking or will take.

Content

• The course will use a standard Syriac textbook.
• Regular written tests will determine the speed and effectiveness with which the students are acquiring knowledge of the language.
• The students will read different biblical and non-biblical texts.

Learning Outcomes

• Working knowledge of Syriac grammar, syntax, and core vocabulary.
• Competence in the reading of simple and intermediate Syriac texts.

• The ability to identify grammatical forms.
• The ability to translate Syriac texts.

• Generic linguistic skills.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Lectures convey information and exemplify an approach to the subject-matter, enabling students to develop a clear understanding of the subject and to improve their skills in listening and in evaluating information.
• Collections and language tests permit staff and students to assess progress in learning of the language, and to identify areas for remedial work.
• Examinations assess subject-specific knowledge and understanding, and in this module especially assess subject skills.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Regular tests on grammar and syntax.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University