183-129 Beginners Ancient (Biblical) Hebrew B

Formerly available as 109-119. Students who have completed 109-119 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Beginners Ancient Biblical Hebrew A or an approved equivalent.

In this subject, students revise the basic elements covered in semester one, continue with word formation and are introduced to more complex grammar and syntax, as well as some of the issues involved in interpreting an ancient language. Increasingly difficult texts of various genres are read, including some inscriptions of the biblical period. By the end of the subject, students should have a sufficient grasp of the language to read biblical texts with the assistance of reference works.

• have an openness to new ideas and unconventional critiques of received wisdom.

• have the knowledge of how to acquire a foreign language significantly different from English;

• have the ability to express thoughts in a way not usual to English speakers;

• have the ability to organise and memorise essential information;

• have intercultural awareness and sensitivity;

• have intercultural awareness and sensitivity;

• have a respect for truth and intellectual integrity;

• have highly developed cognitive, analytic and problem-solving skills;

• have intellectual curiosity and creativity;

• have an understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research activity;#

Written work totalling 2000 words. Weekly vocabulary tests 5%, weekly exercises 20%, a 5-minute oral test 10%, a mid-semester exam 30% and an end of semester exam 35%.