Theology and Religion

Theology and Religion

Intermediate Biblical Hebrew

Overview
Module description

Intermediate Biblical Hebrew (THE2035)

Staff	Dr Rebekah Welton - Convenor
Credit Value	15
ECTS Value	7.5
NQF Level	5
Pre-requisites	THE1072
Co-requisites	None
Duration of Module	Term 2: 11 weeks;

Module aims

This option module will enable you to

Apply and to develop their knowledge of Biblical Hebrew through work on set texts and on further grammar
Engage in the translation and exegesis of the set texts
Consider the issues involved in translation

This level 2 module is available to students in Stage 2 and Stage 3, provided they have fulfilled the prerequisites.

ILO: Module-specific skills

1. demonstrate knowledge of a biblical language by producing accurate, fluid translations of passages from the set texts and from unseen passages, with the aid of a glossary or dictionary
2. identify and comment on grammatical forms found in the texts
3. demonstrate understanding of the issues and decisions involved in producing translations of Hebrew Bible texts
4. compare different modern translations of the texts

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

5. demonstrate linguistic, translational and interpretative skills related to an ancient language
6. awareness of the issues and decisions involved in producing translations of religiously significant texts
7. the ability to make careful use of core methods of study, including linguistic analysis

ILO: Personal and key skills

8. undertake guided work within broad guidelines
9. communicate clearly in a written form
10. demonstrate understanding of the nature of language and the problems of translation

Syllabus plan

Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that it will cover some or all of the following topics:

Further grammar and language work, continuing work begun in THE1072
Aspects of L. Kahn, Routledge Introductory Course in Biblical Hebrew
Translation of the set texts
Translation of unseen passages
Lexical analysis, comparison of various modern biblical translations of selected passages from the set text

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
33	117	0

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching	33	3 x 1 hour classes per week
Guided Independent Study	117	Private study

Formative assessment

Form of assessment	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Weekly exercises in textbook	1 page	1-10	Oral

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
40	60	0

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Quizzes	30	3 across module	1-10	Written, oral
Examination	60	2 hours	1-10	Written
Module participation	10	Send photo of notes/exercises to tutor weekly; tutorial	1-10	Oral
	0
	0
	0

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment	Form of re-assessment	ILOs re-assessed	Timescale for re-assessment
Examination	Examination	1-10	Referral/Deferral period
Quizzes	Quizzes	1-10	Referral/Deferral period
Module participation	Send photo of notes/exercises to tutor, equivalent of weekly	1-10	Referral/Deferral period

Re-assessment notes

Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Selected chapters from Genesis will be studied. The primary text to be used throughout this module is Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (eds. K. Elliger and W. Rudolph; Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1966, 1977). Whilst it is recommended that you have your own copy, you will be provided with copies of the set text and other selected biblical passages throughout the module.

We recommend that you purchase the following core text-book, which is also available online via the library catalogue:

L. Kahn, Routledge Introductory Course in Biblical Hebrew

Module has an active ELE page?

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

ELE – https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=1713

Indicative learning resources - Other resources

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon: http://www.ericlevy.com/revel/bdb/bdb/main.htm