109-118 Beginners Ancient (Biblical) Hebrew A

This subject teaches students to read Ancient Hebrew of the biblical period. It covers word formation, grammatical concepts, and the reading of simple texts. Students are introduced to the historical developments of the language up to the present time and the historical background to the texts read. The aim is for students to acquire the elements of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Ancient Hebrew, and attain reading skills, sufficient to begin reading simple texts.

• 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 inter-personal oral and written communication skills;

• have a respect for truth and intellectual integrity;

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

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%.

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