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HBRW1111: Introduction to Biblical Hebrew 1

2021 unit information

This unit, for those beginning the study of Hebrew, brings students from their first acquaintance with the Hebrew alphabet to an understanding of the Hebrew language used in the Biblical texts. The unit is devoted to the study of the grammar and the principles of translation.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Arts and Social Sciences

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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HBRW1311 or HBRW2631
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. be introduced to the academic study of Classical (Biblical) Hebrew grammar and texts
  • LO2. learn the Hebrew alphabet
  • LO3. learn the basics of Hebrew grammar
  • LO4. begin to develop skills in translating Biblical texts.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Outline unavailable

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