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Syllabus - OT502
(3 credit hours)
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Faculty
Course Facilitator
Course
Objectives
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To
name, recognize, and pronounce the letters and vowels of the Hebrew
language |
| B. |
To
explain the fundamentals of Hebrew word formation |
| C. |
To
analyze and explain the basic grammar and syntax of Hebrew noun
system -- including
pronouns, prepositions, adjectives and participles. |
| D. |
To
analyze and explain the basic grammar and syntax of basic form
(Qal) of the Hebrew regular verb |
| E. |
To
learn 215 Hebrew vocabulary words |
| F. |
To
translate, with assistance, selected Hebrew readings. |
Textbooks
(RTS
Bookstore 800-755-2429)
| Required: |
| 1. |
Weingreen, J. (1959) A Practical Grammar for Classical Hebrew
(2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. |
| 2. |
Hebrew Tutor [CD-ROM]. (1995). Hiawatha, IA: Parsons Technologies.
(IBM only) |
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Recommended: |
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1)
Dillard. R. Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary Cards. Springfield
OH: Visual Education |
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2)
The Hebrew Alphabet and Vowels (cassette
tape), Dick Belcher, Jr.
This tape covers how to recognize, pronounce, transliterate, and
form the Hebrew letters and vowels. A practice sheet is also included.
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3)
Hebrew Vocabulary and Paradigms (cassette
tape), Dick Belcher, Jr.
This tape covers the vocabulary from Weingreen's Hebrew Grammar
and goes over the six basic paradigms. This tape might benefit
those who find it helpful in memorizing to hear the words pronounced
(although for most students it is better to memorize vocabulary
and paradigms through sight recognition). The vocabulary part
of the tape enables the student to review vocabulary orally while
driving a car (which may be safer than trying to use vocabulary
cards!).
NOTE: The paradigm charts are not
included. Use WG pp. 254ff. |
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4)
Pratico, G. and Van Pelt, M. (2005). Biblical Hebrew: Get
an A study guide (chart). Grand Rapids: Zondervan. |
Course Requirements
| A) |
Quizzes:
There are 12 quizzes, accounting for 30%
of your total grade. They provide a series of short term goals
which, if met, will advance you smoothly through the course. They
directly reflect the module and chapter objectives, including
vocabulary.
The quizzes
are self-grading and are taken online, on the honor system. You
must check a checkbox at the bottom of the quiz, affirming that
you have received no help while taking the quiz. Your grade is
immediately recorded in a database and you instantly receive it
online.
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Exams:
There are 5 exams, accounting for 70%
of your total grade. They too directly reflect the module and
chapter objectives, including vocabulary. They also assess your
translation and other higher-level skills. Translation will increasingly
become a bigger part of the exams, until 50% of the points on
the final exam come from translation.
Exam I accounts
for only about 7% of your
total grade. The final exam accounts for 21%
of your total grade. The other 3 exams account for 14%
each (42% total) of your total grade.
The
exams are proctored. They can be taken online or on paper -- whichever
the student prefers.
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Grading
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A
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97-100 |
A-
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94-96 |
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B+
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91-93
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B
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88-90 |
B-
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86-87 |
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C+
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83-85
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C
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80-82 |
C-
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78-79 |
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D+
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75-77
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D
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72-74 |
D-
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70-71 |
| F
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below
70
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Schedule
Students
have up to 6 months to finish the course, which is self-paced. See the
15 week or 25 week
time table for suggested schedule.
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NOTE
— Do NOT fall behind!
Catching up in Hebrew is virtually impossible. Unlike Greek,
it is not in the same language family as English and there a
few similarities between Hebrew and English. Moreover, 99% of
Hebrew vocabulary words have no English cognates.
It is imperative that you study Hebrew at least
1 hour every other day just to stay familiar with material already
studied.
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2008 RTS Virtual Campus
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