Postgraduate Course: Advanced Hebrew Language (BIST11013)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Divinity |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Biblical Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course introduces students to the linguistic study of classical Hebrew language in tandem with reading extra-biblical Hebrew texts from the classical period. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
? acquire an understanding of the way linguists approach problems in the description of ancient Hebrew;
? exhibit a detailed understanding of classical Hebrew grammar and syntax;
? read extra-biblical Hebrew texts, as well as a selection from cognate languages (e.g. Moabite); and
? offer an historical perspective on the development of the Hebrew language before the turn of the Era.
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Assessment Information
- seminar presentation and participation, 20%
- essay on aspect of classical Hebrew language, 30%
- timed take-home exam (texts), 50%
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr David Reimer
Tel: (0131 6)50 8977
Email: David.Reimer@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Karoline Mclean
Tel: (0131 6)50 8952
Email: k.mclean@ed.ac.uk |
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