Undergraduate MAQ-AHIX158-2018

Ancient Hebrew A

Currently MAQ-AHIX1140-2020

Open your mind to the fundamental language building blocks of Ancient Hebrew. Scan symbols and scripts from centuries ago as you unlock foreign vocabulary and phonetic structures. Apply your learnings to the study of key biblical texts.

Study method

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Assessments

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Prior study

Not required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

Identify and recall Ancient Hebrew grammatical structures at elementary level
Recognise and memorise foundational Ancient Hebrew vocabulary
Assess the grammar required for the translation of simple Ancient Hebrew texts
Recognise and recall Ancient Hebrew script and phonetic structure
Explore relevant grammatical and vocabulary reference tools.

Topics covered

- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject is an introduction to classical Hebrew for students who have not previously studied Biblical Hebrew. This subject provides students with an introduction to the Hebrew alphabet, and to the grammar and vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew, in preparation for the study of a number of biblical texts.

Assessments

Assignment — short exercises (15%)
Non-Invigilated Exam — translation & grammar analysis (50%)
Participation — online grammar discussion (20%)
Test — short answer questions (15%)

Textbooks