Biblical Hebrew 103/303

Fall 2004

Class: MW 2:30-3:45, F 2:25-3:15; 339 Van Hise                                                               Kent Reynolds

Office Phone:  262-8240                                                                                           kareynolds@wisc.edu

Office 1336 Van Hise                                                                                                                                

 

Course Objectives:

1. To acquire the ability to read elementary Biblical Hebrew texts.

2. To develop an appreciation of ancient Hebrew literature and culture.

Course Requirements:

1. Attendance – Class attendance is required.  If you have conflicts that you know about (sports, family, etc.), contact me as soon as possible.  Poor attendance will reduce your daily assignment grade.

2. Assignments – You are expected to complete the assignments for each class.

3. Quizzes – There will be brief quiz once a week.  Quizzes will cover vocabulary (cumulative) and the previous week’s grammar. Missed quizzes will be recorded as a zero. There are no make-ups except by special permission. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped when calculating your final grade.

4. Exams – Two exams will be given:

Mid-term on Oct. 22.

Final at 10:50 AM on Dec. 20. The final will be cumulative.

5. Oral Reading – You will prepare one of the following texts—Num 6:22-27 or Deut 6:4-9—and read it aloud with fluency and proper inflection.  It is your responsibility to make an appointment with me to complete the reading.  This must be completed before Fri. Dec. 3.

Students needing disability-related accommodations should see me as soon as possible.

Grading:                                                                                                         Grading Scale: A 94-100

Daily Assignments 15%                                                                                                             AB 88-93

Quizzes 25%                                                                                                                                B 82-87

Oral Reading 10%                                                                                                                     BC 76-81

Midterm 25%                                                                                                                              C 70-75

Final 25%                                                                                                                                    D 60-69

 

Textbook: Cook, John A., and Robert D. Holmstedt. 2002. Classical Hebrew: A Student's Grammar                                              Based on Biblical Texts.         Pick up at Bob's Copy Shop in University Square.


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