Biblical Aramaic
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 5SY000
- Code
- 5SY000
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Semitic Languages G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
- Finalised by
- The Department Board, 1 September 2023
- Responsible department
- Department of Linguistics and Philology
General provisions
The course can be included in the minor fields Hebrew and Aramaic/Syriac.
Entry requirements
At least 22.5 credits from Hebrew A or Aramaic/Syriac A
Learning outcomes
For the grade Pass the student, after completing the course, must be able to
- describe the Aramaic script, phonology, morphology and syntax;
- translate and philologically interpret texts in Biblical Aramaic;
- describe the historical development of Aramaic and its dialects based on text samples.
Content
The course is intended to provide a basic knowledge of Aramaic, with a focus on Biblical Aramaic, and knowledge of the historical development of Aramaic and the dialect situation. Reading of texts in Biblical Aramaic.
Instruction
The teaching consists of lectures, exercises and assessment components. The students' own learning activities are crucial for completion of the course.
Assessment
Examination consists of two parts
- continuous examination (grading scale U/G)
- final written examination (grading scale U/G/VG)
For the grade G on the course, G is required on the continuous examination or approved substitute assignments in case of absence, and G on the written final exam. For VG on the course, VG is required on the final written exam and G on the continuous examination or approved substitute assignments.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may decide to 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 as a freestanding course if equivalent components have been studied in another course included in the degree.