{"id":931,"date":"2013-05-29T13:43:34","date_gmt":"2013-05-29T17:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pages.charlotte.edu\/john-reeves\/?page_id=931"},"modified":"2013-05-29T14:18:17","modified_gmt":"2013-05-29T18:18:17","slug":"syllabus-fall-2010","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pages.charlotte.edu\/john-reeves\/course-materials\/rels-3090\/readings-in-primary-texts-adv-bib-hebrew-i\/syllabus-fall-2010\/","title":{"rendered":"Syllabus Fall 2010"},"content":{"rendered":"

RELS 3090
\nAdvanced Biblical Hebrew I*
\nTR 3:30-4:50
\nDr. John C. Reeves
\n204B Macy
\nOffice hours: TR 11:00-12:00; or by appointment
\njcreeves@uncc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

*This specific course requires as its minimum prerequisite: (1) the successful completion at UNC Charlotte of \u2018Introduction to Biblical Hebrew I\u2019 and \u2018II\u2019; or (2) an equivalent sequence of introductory biblical Hebrew courses at another institution of higher learning; i.e., amounting to two semesters, three quarters, or one year; or (3) the verbal permission of the instructor.<\/p>\n

Course Description<\/h3>\n

A critical reading and translation of biblical, non-biblical, and postbiblical Hebrew prose and poetic texts.\u00a0We will concentrate during the fall semester on (1) the Deuteronomistic depiction of the final century (roughly) of the First Temple period of Judahite history (2 Kgs 18 through 2 Kgs 25) and (2) Psalms 92 through 110, with occasional attention given (where relevant) to alternative intrabiblical (or even extrabiblical) renditions of the assigned readings (e.g., from Chronicles), pertinent material in the early versions (primarily Targum, but also Septuagint and Peshitta), Qumran and medieval manuscripts, rabbinic midrash, and the medieval commentaries (Rashi, Ibn Ezra, et al.).<\/p>\n

Required Textbooks<\/h3>\n

Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia<\/em> (ed. K. Elliger, et al.; Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelstiftung, 1977), or later reprints of this edition.\u00a0 Alternatively, one may use the relevant portions of the Miqra\u2019ot gedolot<\/em> or just about any other Hebrew edition (e.g., Koren; Kittel; Letteris) provided there is no western translation adjacent or in near proximity to the Masoretic Text.<\/p>\n

W. Gesenius, E. Kautzsch, and A.E. Cowley, Gesenius\u2019 Hebrew Grammar (2d ed.; Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1910).\u00a0 Numerous reprints.<\/p>\n

Moreover, you will also find on the bookstore shelves one recommended<\/span> title for optional purchase:<\/p>\n

Ernst W\u00fcrthwein, The Text of the Old Testament<\/em> (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1979).<\/p>\n

Supplementary readings and\/or exercises may be assigned or distributed by the instructor as needed.<\/p>\n

Course Requirements<\/h3>\n

a. Diligent attendance and preparation<\/em>.\u00a0 Almost perfect attendance is an essential requirement for this course.\u00a0Each class session builds upon the knowledge gained and skills acquired during previous meetings.\u00a0Moreover, oral recitation and group study comprises practically the entirety of every class session.\u00a0The instructor\u2019s assessment of one\u2019s attendance, class preparation, and recitation constitutes 75% of the final course grade.<\/p>\n

b. Final examination<\/em>.\u00a0A final examination will be held on the date and at the time officially mandated for this course by the UNC Charlotte administration.\u00a0Further details regarding the final examination will be provided later in the semester.\u00a0The final examination accounts for 25% of the final course grade.<\/p>\n

c. Each student is responsible for all lectures, class discussions, assignments, and announcements, whether or not he\/she is present when they occur.<\/p>\n

Miscellaneous information<\/h3>\n

a. The grading scale used in this course is as follows:<\/p>\n

91-100\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A<\/p>\n

81-90\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 B<\/p>\n

71-80\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 C<\/p>\n

61-70\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 D<\/p>\n

\u00a0 0-60\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 F<\/p>\n

b. One of the requirements of this course is to complete the work of the course on time.\u00a0Sometimes there are legitimate reasons for late work\u2014an illness or other emergency.\u00a0\u2018Emergency,\u2019 however, does not include your social involvements, travel plans, job schedule, disk and\/or printer failures, the state of your love life, your obligations to other courses, or general malaise over the state of the world.\u00a0The world has been in a mess as long as anyone can remember, and most of the world\u2019s work is done by people whose lives are a mass of futility and discontent.\u00a0If you haven\u2019t learned yet, you had better learn now to work under the conditions of the world as it is.\u00a0Therefore<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

1) All assignments are due at their announced dates and times.\u00a0In other words (and please note well!), there will be NO MAKEUP OPPORTUNITIES scheduled.\u00a0All missed exams and assignments (these include oral recitations!) will be averaged as a 0 in the computation of the course grade.\u00a0No exceptions will be considered or granted.<\/p>\n

2) For accounting purposes, letter grades bear the following values: A=95; B=85; C=75; D=65; F=30.<\/p>\n

3) Since your diligent physical participation is critical for the health of this course, attendance at class meetings will be monitored by the instructor.\u00a0One or two absences are unexceptional, three (3) is the limit of tolerability.\u00a0Each successive absence lowers your course assessment by one letter grade; seven (7) or more results in an automatic F.\u00a0Please note that the instructor does not distinguish \u2018excused\u2019 from \u2018unexcused\u2019 absences.\u00a0Unsanctioned late arrivals and early departures will be tallied as absences.<\/p>\n

c. The Cuneiform Studies Laboratory (located in Macy 216) houses a number of lexical and grammatical aids (both print and electronic) for the close study of biblical and postbiblical Hebrew.\u00a0Please consult with the instructor for an introduction to this learning resource and the regulations regarding its use.<\/p>\n

d. Assistance and solicitation of criticism is your right as a member of the class.\u00a0It is not a privilege to be granted or withheld.\u00a0Do not hesitate to request it nor wait too late in the course for it to be of help.<\/p>\n

Recommendations for Success in the Study of Biblical Hebrew<\/h3>\n

1. Strive to spend at least 30 minutes per day (including weekends and holidays) studying and reviewing grammatical rules, paradigms, and vocabulary.\u00a0Once these have been reasonably mastered, spend that same time (every day!) simply reading portions of a biblical text.<\/p>\n

2. The best way to learn and review vocabulary is to use homemade \u2018flashcards.\u2019<\/p>\n

3. Form a study-group with two or three of your classmates in order to practice vocalization and reading skills together.\u00a0As your knowledge increases, begin to engage in \u2018sight\u2019 translation.<\/p>\n

4. Simply DO NOT MISS CLASS.\u00a0If you \u2018must\u2019 miss a class, make sure that you consult with your classmates regarding assignments, etc. in order to prevent potentially unpleasant surprises.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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