Universität Wien

010005 VU Biblical Hebrew II (2023S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Theologien und Religionswiss.
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 02.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 09.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 16.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 23.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 30.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 20.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 27.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 04.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 11.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 25.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 01.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 15.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 22.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Thursday 29.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Friday 06.10. 14:00 - 15:30 Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

COURSE REQUIREMENT: Students who want to attend this course must know the contents of the VO Biblical Hebrew I.
Based on the basic knowledge already acquired, this course introduces students to the more advanced ancient Hebrew grammar and the basic rules of Hebrew syntax. This is done by a combination of methods, i. e. lecture, group work, single exercises and homework.
At the end of the course, participants are able to independently analyze and translate texts of the Hebrew Bible using dictionaries and other resources.

Assessment and permitted materials

!!! ATTENDANCE IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY !!!
NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.
If students miss more than 2 course days, they have to do an additional assignment.

In addition to the course, a tutorial will be offered in order to enable students to practice and enhance their knowledge with the help of a tutor. Attendance at the tutorial is not mandatory but strongly recommended.

The grade consists of:
- 30 % exercises in the course units
- 30 % homework
- 40 % written exam at the end of term

In order to achieve a positive grade, the written exam must be completed successfully.

This exam takes 90 minutes. The length of the exam text is 3-4 verses. A dictionary may be used. Other resources which students are allowed to use will be communicated in the course.

Exam date: July 06th, 2023 and October 06th, 2023

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The following grading scale will be used:

100-87 % = Very good
86-75 % = Good
74-63 % = Satisfactory
62-51 % = Sufficient
50-0 % = Not sufficient

Examination topics

All materials needed will be made available via Moodle. More detailed information will be given in the course.

Reading list

Heinz-Dieter Neef, Arbeitsbuch Hebräisch. Materialien, Beispiele und Übungen zum Sprachkurs Biblisch-Hebräisch (UTB 2429), Tübingen 7. Aufl., 2018.
PONS Kompaktwörterbuch Althebräisch: Althebräisch-Deutsch: 10.000 Stichwörter und Wendungen (2006).
Additional literature will be presented in the course.

Association in the course directory

011 (15W) FTH 02

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