Fall 2022 | HEBR 4104 Section 001: Beginning Biblical Hebrew I for Graduate Student Research (33782)
- Instructor(s)
- http://levinson.umn.edu/" target="lookup">Bernard Levinson, PhD
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Graduate Student
- Meets With:
- HEBR 1101 Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 11:15AM - 12:05PMUMTC, East BankFolwell Hall 119
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 5 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- The Hebrew Bible is one of the most important literary texts in world history, and one of the most culturally and morally influential in the development of western civilization. Most of this influence, however, has been via translation. Have you ever wondered if you can trust the translation? Does the Adam and Eve story really say what you think it does? Does the Hebrew Bible really include all the strict moral pronouncements and prohibitions that are attributed to it? This course offers the tools you need to read simple narrative texts in the Bible for yourself, while also introducing you to multiple approaches in biblical scholarship. Biblical Hebrew also satisfies the CLA Language requirement.
- Class Description:
Hebrew 1101/4104
Beginning Biblical HebrewThe Hebrew Bible is one of the most important literary texts in world history, and one of the most culturally and morally influential in the development of western civilization. Most of this influence, however, has been via translation. Have you ever wondered if you can trust the translation? Does the Adam and Eve story really say what you think it does? Does the Hebrew Bible really include all the strict moral pronouncements and prohibitions that are attributed to it? This course offers the tools you need to read simple narrative texts in the Bible for yourself, while also introducing you to multiple approaches in biblical scholarship.
Biblical Hebrew also satisfies the CLA Language requirement.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Graduate students in Comparative Literature, Religions of Antiquity, Linguistics, English, Classics, History, Medieval Studies, Law, Middle Eastern Studies. wanting the opportunity to read the Hebrew Bible in the original and to gain experience with a language that is foundational to Western civilization.
- Learning Objectives:
Student Learning Objectives: Can Communicate Effectively
1. How addressed:
This course is the first of a two-semester sequence of learning elementary Biblical Hebrew, and provides a systematic introduction to the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of the classical language of ancient Israel. By the end of the semester, students will have mastered participles, as well as regular and irregular verbs in the basic stem (Qal. They will have learned 450 key vocabulary words, the means for expressing possessive (genitive) relations, and the rules of syntax and word order. Students will be able to translate individual sentences and increasingly longer narrative passages in progressive stages. Students will be working not only on grammatical exercise but gradually exposed to selections of modified narrative material from the literature of ancient Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament.
2. How assessed:
This outcome will be assessed through the completion of (1) weekly quizzes, monthly exams, and a final exam; (2) in-class exercises (such as vocabulary drills and homework reviews that require students to write their Hebrew answers on the classroom board for discussion); (3) regular oral reading and recitation, both individually and in group contexts. Students translate both from Hebrew to English and from English to Hebrew.
- Grading:
Grading
11 short quizzes (drop the lowest) 25%13 homework assignments (randomly collected/drop 3lowest) 10
Oral recitations 5Exam 1
Exam 2
20
20Final Exam 20
TOTAL
100%- Exam Format:
- grammar and translation exercises
- Class Format:
- 70% Lecture
30% Discussion - Workload:
- As with any language class, regular preparation is essential. The class carries 5 credits and the university guidelins is to plan 2-3
hours of preparation outside of class for each class hour.10 Pages reading per week3 Exam(s)Weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes; regular homework assignments - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/33782/1229
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 16 August 2019
Fall 2020 | HEBR 4104 Section 001: Beginning Biblical Hebrew I for Graduate Student Research (33241)
- Instructor(s)
- http://levinson.umn.edu/" target="lookup">Bernard Levinson, PhD
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- Online Course
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Graduate Student
- Meets With:
- HEBR 1101 Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 11:15AM - 12:05PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 5 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- The Hebrew Bible is one of the most important literary texts in world history, and one of the most culturally and morally influential in the development of western civilization. Most of this influence, however, has been via translation. Have you ever wondered if you can trust the translation? Does the Adam and Eve story really say what you think it does? Does the Hebrew Bible really include all the strict moral pronouncements and prohibitions that are attributed to it? This course offers the tools you need to read simple narrative texts in the Bible for yourself, while also introducing you to multiple approaches in biblical scholarship. Biblical Hebrew also satisfies the CLA Language requirement.
- Class Notes:
- This course is completely online in a synchronous format. The course will meet online at the scheduled times.
- Class Description:
Hebrew 1101/4104
Beginning Biblical HebrewThe Hebrew Bible is one of the most important literary texts in world history, and one of the most culturally and morally influential in the development of western civilization. Most of this influence, however, has been via translation. Have you ever wondered if you can trust the translation? Does the Adam and Eve story really say what you think it does? Does the Hebrew Bible really include all the strict moral pronouncements and prohibitions that are attributed to it? This course offers the tools you need to read simple narrative texts in the Bible for yourself, while also introducing you to multiple approaches in biblical scholarship.
Biblical Hebrew also satisfies the CLA Language requirement.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Graduate students in Comparative Literature, Religions of Antiquity, Linguistics, English, Classics, History, Medieval Studies, Law, Middle Eastern Studies. wanting the opportunity to read the Hebrew Bible in the original and to gain experience with a language that is foundational to Western civilization.
- Learning Objectives:
Student Learning Objectives: Can Communicate Effectively
1. How addressed:
This course is the first of a two-semester sequence of learning elementary Biblical Hebrew, and provides a systematic introduction to the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of the classical language of ancient Israel. By the end of the semester, students will have mastered participles, as well as regular and irregular verbs in the basic stem (Qal. They will have learned 450 key vocabulary words, the means for expressing possessive (genitive) relations, and the rules of syntax and word order. Students will be able to translate individual sentences and increasingly longer narrative passages in progressive stages. Students will be working not only on grammatical exercise but gradually exposed to selections of modified narrative material from the literature of ancient Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament.
2. How assessed:
This outcome will be assessed through the completion of (1) weekly quizzes, monthly exams, and a final exam; (2) in-class exercises (such as vocabulary drills and homework reviews that require students to write their Hebrew answers on the classroom board for discussion); (3) regular oral reading and recitation, both individually and in group contexts. Students translate both from Hebrew to English and from English to Hebrew.
- Grading:
Grading
11 short quizzes (drop the lowest) 25%13 homework assignments (randomly collected/drop 3lowest) 10
Oral recitations 5Exam 1
Exam 2
20
20Final Exam 20
TOTAL
100%- Exam Format:
- grammar and translation exercises
- Class Format:
- 70% Lecture
30% Discussion - Workload:
- As with any language class, regular preparation is essential. The class carries 5 credits and the university guidelins is to plan 2-3
hours of preparation outside of class for each class hour.10 Pages reading per week3 Exam(s)Weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes; regular homework assignments - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/33241/1209
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 16 August 2019
Fall 2017 | HEBR 4104 Section 001: Beginning Biblical Hebrew I for Graduate Student Research (34862)
- Instructor(s)
- http://levinson.umn.edu/" target="lookup">Bernard Levinson, PhD
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Meets With:
- HEBR 1101 Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:20PM - 01:10PMUMTC, East BankFolwell Hall 123
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic grammar and syntax preparatory to reading simple narrative texts in the Bible. Multiple approaches to problems and issues in biblical scholarship. Meets with 1104.
- Class Description:
- This five credit course, which is the first of a two semester series, provides a logical introduction to the language, grammar, and vocabulary of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. We work systematically through a standard textbook and begin to read actual samples of bibilical texts. This course will benefit students interested in the language, religion, culture of ancient Israel and the ancient Near East. It will also permit students to read and understand the grammar of medieval and modern Hebrew, and provides the essential background for subsequent work in graduate school or seminary. Students will also learn ways to approach learning a classical language. Classes will include grammar exercises, translation, and oral drills. Required Texts Thomas O. Lambdin, Introduction to Biblical Hebrew (New York: Scribners, 1971). Gary A. Long, Grammatical Concepts 101 for Biblical Hebrew: Learning Biblical Hebrew Grammatical Concepts Through English Grammar (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2002) Course Reader. WebCT will be used for class communication and to provide access to supplemental resourses and links for the study of Biblical Hebrew.
- Grading:
- 40% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam
20% Quizzes
15% Other Evaluation Other Grading Information: homework - Exam Format:
- grammar and translation exercises
- Class Format:
- 70% Lecture
30% Discussion - Workload:
- 10 Pages Reading Per Week
3 Exam(s)
Other Workload: weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes; regular homework assignments - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/34862/1179
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 4 September 2007
Fall 2015 | HEBR 4104 Section 001: Basics of Biblical Hebrew I (34262)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Meets With:
- HEBR 1101 Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:20PM - 01:10PMUMTC, East BankNicholson Hall 115
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic grammar/syntax preparatory to reading simple narrative texts in Bible. Multiple approaches to problems/issues in biblical scholarship. Meets concurrently with 1104. prereq: grad student
- Class Description:
- This five credit course, which is the first of a two semester series, provides a logical introduction to the language, grammar, and vocabulary of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. We work systematically through a standard textbook and begin to read actual samples of bibilical texts. This course will benefit students interested in the language, religion, culture of ancient Israel and the ancient Near East. It will also permit students to read and understand the grammar of medieval and modern Hebrew, and provides the essential background for subsequent work in graduate school or seminary. Students will also learn ways to approach learning a classical language. Classes will include grammar exercises, translation, and oral drills. Required Texts Thomas O. Lambdin, Introduction to Biblical Hebrew (New York: Scribners, 1971). Gary A. Long, Grammatical Concepts 101 for Biblical Hebrew: Learning Biblical Hebrew Grammatical Concepts Through English Grammar (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2002) Course Reader. WebCT will be used for class communication and to provide access to supplemental resourses and links for the study of Biblical Hebrew.
- Grading:
- 40% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam
20% Quizzes
15% Other Evaluation Other Grading Information: homework - Exam Format:
- grammar and translation exercises
- Class Format:
- 70% Lecture
30% Discussion - Workload:
- 10 Pages Reading Per Week
3 Exam(s)
Other Workload: weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes; regular homework assignments - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/34262/1159
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 4 September 2007
Fall 2013 | HEBR 4104 Section 001: Basics of Biblical Hebrew I (33619)
- Instructor(s)
- http://levinson.umn.edu/" target="lookup">Bernard Levinson, PhD
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Meets With:
- HEBR 1101 Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:20PM - 01:10PMUMTC, East BankFolwell Hall 31
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic grammar/syntax preparatory to reading simple narrative texts in Bible. Multiple approaches to problems/issues in biblical scholarship. Meets concurrently with 1104.
- Class Description:
- This five credit course, which is the first of a two semester series, provides a logical introduction to the language, grammar, and vocabulary of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. We work systematically through a standard textbook and begin to read actual samples of bibilical texts. This course will benefit students interested in the language, religion, culture of ancient Israel and the ancient Near East. It will also permit students to read and understand the grammar of medieval and modern Hebrew, and provides the essential background for subsequent work in graduate school or seminary. Students will also learn ways to approach learning a classical language. Classes will include grammar exercises, translation, and oral drills. Required Texts Thomas O. Lambdin, Introduction to Biblical Hebrew (New York: Scribners, 1971). Gary A. Long, Grammatical Concepts 101 for Biblical Hebrew: Learning Biblical Hebrew Grammatical Concepts Through English Grammar (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2002) Course Reader. WebCT will be used for class communication and to provide access to supplemental resourses and links for the study of Biblical Hebrew.
- Grading:
- 40% Midterm Exam
25% Final Exam
20% Quizzes
15% Other Evaluation Other Grading Information: homework - Exam Format:
- grammar and translation exercises
- Class Format:
- 70% Lecture
30% Discussion - Workload:
- 10 Pages Reading Per Week
3 Exam(s)
Other Workload: weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes; regular homework assignments - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/33619/1139
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 4 September 2007
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