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HBRW1111: Introduction to Biblical Hebrew 1

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.

Code HBRW1111
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

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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