Hebrew: A Semitic Language
Syllabus, Master's level, 5HE501
- Code
- 5HE501
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Semitic Languages A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
- Finalised by
- The Department Board, 20 December 2019
- Responsible department
- Department of Linguistics and Philology
General provisions
The course is given as an independent course.
Entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree with a language subject as the main field of study. Proficiency in Swedish and English equivalent to the general entry requirements for first-cycle (Bachelor's level) studies.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, to earn the grade Pass the student should at least be able to:
With respect to module 1: Classical Hebrew grammar and text in a Semitic perspective Carry out a contrastive description of the morphology or syntax against the background of other Central Semitic languages of the Hebrew and what is stated in the learning outcomes for the module Basic course in Hebrew within Hebrew A1.
With respect to module 2: Biblical Hebrew What is stated in the learning outcomes for the module Biblical Hebrew within Hebrew A1.
Content
Module 1:
Classical Hebrew grammar and text in a Semitic perspective, 5 credits
Module 2:
Biblical Hebrew, 10 credits
Instruction
Instruction consists of lectures, workshops and assessment.
The student's own learning activities are crucial for completion of the course.
Assessment
The comparative parts are examined in the form of an advanced assignment of about 5-10 pages that mainly treat one or several distinctive features of the Hebrew linguistic structure in a Semitic perspective. The examination is otherwise conducted in accordance with Biblical Hebrew I (5HE104), Biblical Hebrew II(5HE106), and Biblical Hebrew III(5HE107). For the grade Pass with distinction (VG) for the entire course, Pass with distinction is required in at least 10 hp of the courses.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.
Other directives
The course may not be included in a degree if equivalent parts have been read within another course included in the degree.