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From: Camil Staps
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2020 13:45:20 +0100
Subject: Rough first version of the syllabus

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+\documentclass[a4paper]{article}
+
+\usepackage[margin=1in,bottom=1.5in]{geometry}
+
+\usepackage{titlesec}
+\titleformat{\section}{\normalfont\fontsize{12}{15}\bfseries}{\thesection}{1em}{}
+\titleformat{\subsection}{\normalfont\fontsize{10}{13}\bfseries}{\thesection}{1em}{}
+\setcounter{section}{-1}
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+\usepackage{enumitem}
+\setlist{itemsep=0pt}
+
+\usepackage[hidelinks]{hyperref}
+
+\title{Hebrew II}
+\author{Camil Staps, M.A., M.Sc.}
+\date{2020--2021}
+
+\setlength{\parindent}{0pt}
+
+\begin{document}
+
+\maketitle
+
+\section{Administrative details}
+\begin{tabular}{ll}
+	Course code & FTR-OTH702 \\
+	Workload    & 5 ECTS \\
+	Instructor  & Camil Staps, M.A., M.Sc. \\
+	E-mail      & \href{mailto:camil.staps@ru.nl}{camil.staps@ru.nl} \\
+	Schedule    & Wednesday 13:30--15:15 (see \href{https://ru.nl/rooster}{ru.nl/rooster}) \\
+\end{tabular}
+
+\section{Introduction}
+This course continues the grammatical overview of the Hebrew language
+	with the result that the student will apply more rigorous, linguistically-informed exegetical approaches to the biblical text
+	and thus have a deeper understanding of the diversity and dynamism of Hebrew literature.
+We will systematically review various elements of advanced Biblical Hebrew grammar,
+	especially the ``weak'' verb, non-indicative syntax, and diverse stylistic/syntactical structures.
+The course generally comprises weekly translation assignments from an individual text in the Hebrew Bible
+	or a selection of texts connected by a common theme.
+In this course we will hone the skills necessary to undertake critical interpretation of the biblical text
+	that has a wide range of applications for engaging the use and function of the Bible
+	in public discourse and in theological study and reflection.
+
+\section{Place in the programme's curriculum}
+This course assumes an understanding of the basic morphology of Biblical Hebrew, such as provided by Hebrew I.
+Students who have not completed Hebrew I should consult the instructor.
+
+\section{Course objectives}
+By the end of this course you will:
+
+\begin{itemize}
+	\item
+		have an improved facility in reading biblical Hebrew
+		by gaining an increased, \emph{intermediate level} of familiarity with vocabulary and grammar;
+	\item
+		be able to explain the most important elements of Hebrew syntax, especially with respect to the weak verb;
+	\item
+		be able to read and understand \emph{different structures and styles} in distinctive forms of Hebrew prose;
+	\item
+		become familiar with the standard tools used in the analysis of the Hebrew Bible,
+		including lexica, grammars, and electronic/online tools.
+\end{itemize}
+
+\section{Literature}
+Students are assumed to have access to:
+\begin{itemize}
+	\item
+		A scholarly dictionary of Biblical Hebrew (BDB, HALOT, Gesenius\textsuperscript{18}).
+	\item
+		A basic student's grammar, such as the one used in Hebrew I.
+	\item
+		The Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia.
+\end{itemize}
+
+Selected readings from other sources will be provided in PDF format on Brightspace.
+
+\section{Instructional modes}
+There will be weekly seminar meetings.
+Attendance is mandatory.
+Absence (for illness and family emergencies) should be documented and relayed to the instructor in a timely manner.
+
+\section{Exam and assessment}
+The final grade of the course consists solely of the final exam.
+
+\subsection*{Bonus/malus}
+We will have weekly translation exercises, which should be sent to the instructor ahead of class
+	(or at a later time, to be discussed with the instructor, in case of an excused absence).
+Unexcused absence from class and failure to send the homework ahead of class
+	will both result in a 0.5pt deduction from the final grade per instance, starting from the second instance.
+For each class, the maximum deduction is 0.5pt
+	(i.e., if you do not hand in homework \emph{and} do not show up, only 0.5pt will be deducted).
+
+\section{Workload}
+The 5 ECs or 140h this course is worth can be broken down as follows:
+
+\bigskip
+\begin{tabular}{lr}
+	Class sessions                 &  48h \\
+	Homework                       &  48h \\
+	Weekly self-study              &  24h \\
+	Final exam, incl.\ preparation &  20h \\\hline
+	Total                          & 140h \\
+\end{tabular}
+
+\section{Planning}
+
+\subsection*{January 27--March 3}
+Six meetings to study the morphology of the weak verb and the semantics of the verbal conjugations.
+
+\subsection*{April 7--May 19}
+NB: class will not meet on May 5.
+
+Five meetings to study word order.
+
+One meeting for something exotic,
+	like Biblical Aramaic, an Ancient Hebrew inscription, Qumran Hebrew,
+	or something else, depending on the students' interests.
+
+\subsection*{June 24}
+Final exam.
+
+\end{document}
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