| Unit name | Introduction to Hebrew I |
|---|---|
| Unit code | THRS10066 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Lindsey Davidson |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit introduces Biblical Hebrew language and grammar at beginner level and in an approachable way. Hebrew is the chief language of Judaism, the State of Israel, and countless Jewish texts such as the Hebrew Bible, Talmud, and Jewish writings and culture. The Hebrew Bible (Tanakh or Old Testament) was composed almost entirely in Biblical Hebrew, with Daniel and Ezra being bilingual in Aramaic and Hebrew.
This unit is designed for those with little or no previous knowledge of Hebrew, and is perfectly suited to any and all students interested in languages, ancient history, Jewish studies, and/or biblical studies.
This unit provides a solid foundation in the language of Biblical Hebrew, an excellent basis for further study in other periods of Hebrew, including Rabbinic and Modern. Hebrew is also an advantage to those wishing to learn other Semitic languages such as Arabic and Ethiopic, and to those wishing to study other Jewish languages such as Yiddish which utilises the Hebrew alphabet. Learning Hebrew should be a priority for any students interested in pathways in Jewish studies or biblical studies, including advanced and further postgraduate study, as well as those interested in engaging with conflict and global issues in careers directly related to religion and ethics, such as mediation, law, charity, humanitarian aid, cultural heritage, politics, policy, teaching, writing and media. Hebrew is also needed for Jewish and biblical studies at postgraduate level, in studying texts, conducting fieldwork, as well as interacting with scholarship.
On successful completion of this unit student will be able to:
2 x two-hour seminar per week shared with equivalent units at levels I/5, Level H/6 or Level M/7.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
1 x one-hour class test (20%) [ILOs 1-3]
1 x one-hour class test (80%) [ILOs 1-3]
When assessment does not go to plan:
When required by the Board of Examiners, you will normally complete reassessments in the same formats as those outlined above. However, the Board reserves the right to modify the format or number of reassessments required. Details of reassessments are confirmed by the School/Centre shortly after the notification of your results at the end of the year.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. THRS10066).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
