Beginning Biblical Hebrew Dr. Mark D. Futato OL 501 Fall 2016
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Instructor: Dr. Mark D. Futato Email: mfutato@rts.edu Phone: 407-278-4459 Dates: September 10 December 22 I have prepared two short videos to introduce students to the course (2:55) and to Canvas (3:49). Canvas is the course management utility we will be utilizing for Hebrew 1 and 2. You can view them here: https://youtu.be/f5k81j9nmli https://youtu.be/dk-zeac5xtc SUMMARY OF DUE DATES For a summary of due dates go to Canvas and click on Syllabus on the left Navigation pane (not syllabus on the Home Page). PURPOSE, GOAL, AND OBJECTIVES PURPOSE To encourage you in living an abundant life to the glorify God! GOAL To facilitate your success in acquiring A thorough knowledge of Hebrew grammar and Essential skills in the use of Hebrew, So that you can study and teach the Hebrew Bible with greater depth and accuracy and enjoy a richer life OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of Hebrew 1 you will have: Overcome the foreignness of Hebrew. Mastered the first 23 lessons in Beginning Biblical Hebrew. Grammar Vocabulary Drills Grown in your enjoyment of the Hebrew language and in your commitment to use your Hebrew knowledge and skills in a life-long study of the Hebrew Bible. FLIPPED CLASSROOM OR FLIP TEACHING WHAT IS IT? In a flipped classroom, also known as flip teaching, we flip what is done in class and at home. You study the grammar on your own before coming to class by watching video clips that I have produced, and then we use class time to do your homework. The video clips are available on Canvas at Modules. 2 Dr. Mark D. Futato Hebrew 1
HOW WILL WE APPLY IT? Before each class: You will watch the videos. Watching the videos is essential to your leaning experience, as I will not spend time in class explaining the grammar lesson, as is traditionally done. Not watching the videos ahead of time is like skipping class. You will memorize the new Vocabulary. You will study Practice. Work through the Practice section of the grammar. You will write down questions. Write down any questions that you have after watching the videos and working through Practice. In class: You will raise questions that you have from watching the videos and working through Practice in the grammar. I will drill you on the grammar to make sure that you have assimilated the grammar. We will work through Practice together. REQUIREMENTS TEXTS Futato, Mark D. Beginning Biblical Hebrew. Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, 2003. [ISBN-13: 978-1575060224] Silzer, Peter James, and Thomas John Finley. How Biblical Languages Work: A Student s Guide to Learning Hebrew and Greek. Kregel Academic & Professional, 2004. (HBLW) "The Legacy of F.F. Bruce," available on Canvas at Modules > Course Resources. READING REFLECTIONS There are 8 reading reflections. The reading reflections are worth 5 points each or 40 total points and constitute about 6% of your grade. Submission: The reflections will be uploaded on Canvas as PDF files. Name your file with the following format: LastName_FirstName_Reflection_01, e.g., Futato_Mark_Lesson_01. TESTS There are 14 tests. The tests cover Vocabulary and Practice. The tests are each worth 20 points per lesson included or 460 total points and constitute about 77% of your grade.. These tests are cumulative, though the majority of each test will be on the new chapters. 3 Dr. Mark D. Futato Hebrew 1
There is a final exam The final exam is worth 100 points, is cumulative, and constitutes about 17% of your grade. The tests will be taken on Canvas. Each test is due by 4p on the date assigned on Canvas. The final exam is due by 4p on December 22. For the first test you are required to read "The Legacy of F.F. Bruce." I will ask you why I assigned this article. For each test, including the final, you are required to know the books of the Bible according to their order in the English canon; see below. GRADING Late work (without excuse) is not accepted. A "C-" or better is needed in Hebrew 1 in order to move on to Hebrew 2. I use the following grading scale: A 100-97 A- 96-94 94 B+ 93-91 B 90-88 B- 87-86 86 C+ 85-83 C 82-80 C- 79-78 78 D+ 77-75 D 74-72 D- 71-70 70 F 69-0 SCHEDULE Weekend 01 Grammar Lessons 1-3 HBLW, Chapter 8 Weekend 02 Grammar Lessons 4-8 HBLW, Chapter 1-2 Weekend 03 Grammar Lessons 9-13 HBLW, Chapter 3-4 4 Dr. Mark D. Futato Hebrew 1
Weekend 04 Grammar Lessons 14-18 HBLW, Chapter 5-6 Weekend 05 Grammar Lessons 19-23 HBLW, Chapter 7 THE ENGLISH CANON Law: Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy History: Joshua Judges Ruth Samuel Kings Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Esther Poetry: Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Songs Prophecy: Major: Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel Minor: Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi 5 Dr. Mark D. Futato Hebrew 1
HEBREW SCRIPTURE SONGS #1 Hezekiah 1:1 We have brought peace to you. ה ב ינ ו ש ל ום ע ל יכ ם #2 Deuteronomy 6:4 #3 Psalm 118:24 #4 Psalm 133:1 #5 Psalm 121:4 Here, O Israel, the LORD our God, the LORD alone. This is the day the LORD has made. Let us be rejoice and be glad in it. Look, how good and how pleasant The dwelling of brothers together. Look, he does not sleep And he does not slumber The guardian of Israel. ש מ ע י ש ר א ל יהוה א לה ינ ו יהוה א ח ד ז ה ה י ום ע ש ה יהוה נ ג יל ה ו נ ש מ ח ה ב ו ה נ ה מ ה ט וב ומ ה נ ע ים ש ב ת א ח ים ג ם י ח ד ה נ ה ל א י נ ום ו ל א י יש ן ש ומ ר י ש ר א ל #6 Isaiah 35:10 //51:11 וב א ו צ י ון ב ר נ ה ו ש מ ח ת ע ול ם ע ל ר אש ם ש ש ון ו ש מ ח ה י ש יג ו #7 Isaiah 61:10 They will come to Zion with a shout, and eternal gladness will be on their heads; happiness and gladness will overtake them. I will be exceedingly happy in the LORD; Let my soul rejoice in my God. ש וש א ש יש ב יהוה ת ג ל נ פ ש י ב א לה י 6 Dr. Mark D. Futato Hebrew 1
#8 Psalm 95:1-2 ל כ ו נ ר נ נ ה ל יהוה נ ר יע ה ל צ ור י ש ע נ ו נ ק ד מ ה פ נ יו ב ת וד ה ב ז מ ר ות נ ר יע ל ו Come let us shout! Come let us shout! Come, come, let us shout to the LORD! Let us shout let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! Let us approach him with thanksgiving! Let us shout, let us shot to the Rock of our salvation! With psalms let us shout to him! 7 Dr. Mark D. Futato Hebrew 1