101. Elementary Biblical Hebrew I. (3). (LR).
The purpose of this and the complementary course, 102 Elementary Biblical
Hebrew II (Winter Term), is to equip the beginning student with the tools
necessary for reading the Hebrew Bible. The course will introduce the student
to the grammar of biblical Hebrew; its phonology (the study of speech sounds),
morphology (the study of word formation), and syntax (the study of phrase
and sentence formation). In addition to mastering the grammar, the student
will need to acquire a sizable working vocabulary of the language, for competency
in grammar and lexicon best facilitates the goal of reading the biblical
text. The grading will be based on corrected daily assignments (i.e., the
exercises), 13-14 announced quizzes (one class day advance notice), a final
comprehensive exam, as well as attendance and participation. The daily assignments
will comprise 25% of the grade, the ten-best quizzes 25% the final exam
25% and attendance and participation 25%. (Krahmalkov, Schramm)
122/Rel. 122. Introduction to the New Testament.
(4). (HU).
Although it has influenced the Western world more than any other book,
the New Testament - having originated almost 2,000 years ago in the Eastern
Mediterranean world - is not easy to understand. The course will, first
of all, introduce the student to the historical, religious, and social setting
of the New Testament. Then, we shall look at the various New Testament writings.
They must be allowed to speak for themselves and not be clouded by any denominational
or sectarian program. The student will be introduced to the insights and
methods of modern scholarship when dealing with questions such as: What
did the various New Testament writings really intend to say? How did they
say it? Why did they say it? Finally, the problem of the development of
early Christian doctrine will be addressed, albeit briefly. Why were some
of the early Christian writings excluded from the New Testament canon? The
method of instruction will be recitation. There will be two or three exams
and a final paper. Cost:2 WL:1 (Fossum)
200/Rel. 201/APTIS 200/HJCS 200. Introduction to World Religions: Near
Eastern. (4). (HU).
See Religion 201. (Williams,
Knysh, Schmidt, Schramm)
261. Ancient Egypt: Religion and Culture. (3). (Excl).
This course will be an undergraduate introduction to the religion of
Ancient Egypt in the period of the Empire (1600-1200 B.C.E.) and the culture.
Students will be presented with a lecture on the decipherment of the Egyptian
hieroglyphics and will acquire an elementary knowledge of the Egyptian language
and writing systems. The literature will be presented as well as the philosophy.
Contacts with ancient Palestine and Egyptian influence in the emergence
of the religion of Palestine in the time of Moses will be discussed. Midterm
and final exam; ten-page paper. (Krahmalkov)
101. Elementary Modern Standard Arabic, I. (4). (LR).
This is the first course of a two-term sequence in elementary Arabic.
It is designed for non-concentrators and those who need Arabic to fulfill
the language requirement. It provides an introduction to the phonology and
script of Modern Standard Arabic and its basic vocabulary and fundamental
structures. It offers combined training in listening, speaking, reading,
and writing. There will be a focus on simple interactive communicative tasks
involving teacher-student, student-student and group interactions. Reading
and cultural skills are developed through simple short texts and situational
dialogues. There will be daily written assignments involving supplying answers
to certain drills and questions on reading comprehension passages, filling
out forms, and writing short messages and paragraphs. Evaluation will be
based on class participation, weekly achievement tests, monthly comprehensive
tests, and a final exam. Regular use of the language laboratory or recorded
tapes for home use is required to reinforce class work and also to do the
recorded assignments. Textbooks: (1) A Programmed Course in Modern Standard
Arabic Phonology and Script by McCarus-Rammuny, (2) Elementary Modern
Standard Arabic, Part One by Abboud et al. (Lessons 1-10), (3) Supplementary
Enrichment Vocabulary to accompany EMSA by R. Rammuny, and (4) Standard
Achievement Tests to accompany EMSA by R. Rammuny. Cost:2 WL:3 (Rammuny,
Staff)
103. Intensive Elementary Modern Standard Arabic, I. (6). (LR).
Laboratory fee ($16) required.
The sequence of Arabic 103 and 104 is designed for students concentrating
in Arabic or those who expect to use Arabic at an accelerated rate. It is
primarily intended for highly-motivated students who want to study Arabic
for academic purposes. Arabic 103 starts with an intensive introduction
to Arabic phonology and script combined with oral basic communication practice.
This is followed by short reading selections and situational dialogues including
basic vocabulary and fundamental grammatical structures. The course offers
combined training in the four language skills, plus practice in using the
Arabic dictionary. Course requirements include daily preparation of the
basic texts and grammatical explanations, extensive oral and written practice
utilizing newly learned vocabulary and structures, and written assignments.
These assignments involve answers to certain drills and reading comprehension
questions, filling out short forms, and supplying short messages and biographical
information. Course evaluation is based on class participation, daily written
assignments, weekly achievement tests, monthly comprehensive tests, and
a final examination. Textbooks: (1) Programmed Course in Modern Standard
Arabic Phonology and Script by McCarus-Rammuny, (2) Elementary Modern
Standard Arabic, Part One by Abboud et al. (Lessons 1-15), (3) Supplementary
Enrichment Vocabulary to Accompany EMSA, and (4) Standard Achievement Tests
to Accompany EMSA. Cost:2 WL:3
141. Elementary Persian, I. (4). (LR).
Persian has been called the French of the Near/Middle East. Certainly,
Persia/Iran has been in the news. Persian is an Indo-European language,
related to English, etc. Its literature, as in other arts, is a major part
of Near/Middle Eastern and Muslim tradition. Persian 141 is the first term
of a four-term sequence. It takes the student through to the basic mastery
of the skills of reading and writing, and of comprehension and speaking.
Cultural as well as communicative skills are emphasized. By the end of the
term the student should be well versed in these skills. Individual students
work with the instructor to polish and improve the student's Persian language
skills. The objective is language use. Students who have special needs,
such as those acquiring the knowledge of Persian for reading purposes, only,
or for communicative skills, only, will be given special attention, and
special sessions. Similarly, students of Iranian heritage, who may know
some Persian in its colloquial form, will find the linguistic and cultural
content of this course stimulating.
151. Elementary Turkish, I. (4). (LR).
Part of the departmental sequence in modern Turkish Language, this course
aims at introducing and providing the opportunity to practice the basic
structures of Turkish. Although it specifically focuses on enhancing spoken
proficiency, reading and writing skills are taught and practiced through
special readings and written assignments. Students are evaluated in accordance
with the provisional Proficiency Guidelines prepared by the American Association
of Teachers of Turkic Languages, class participation, achievements in weekly
quizzes, a midterm, and a final examination.
153. Elementary Uzbek, I. (4). (Excl).
This course will introduce students to spoken and literary Uzbek, a
Turkish language which is primarily spoken in the newly independent Republic
of Uzbekistan. Instruction will be proficiency-based, and will include components
of conversation, grammar and syntax practice, composition, and translation.
There are no prerequisites. Cost:2 (Kamp)
200/Rel. 201/ACABS 200/HJCS 200. Introduction to World Religions: Near
Eastern. (4). (HU).
See Religion 201. (Williams,
Knysh, Schmidt, Schramm)
101. Elementary Modern Hebrew, I. (5). (LR).
The focus of instruction is on the development of basic communication
skills in standard modern Hebrew. Speaking, writing, reading, and listening
comprehension are emphasized in classroom activities in an appropriate cultural
context. Class discussions and activities are exclusively in Hebrew.
200/Rel. 201/ACABS 200/APTIS 200. Introduction to World Religions: Near
Eastern. (4). (HU).
See Religion 201. (Williams,
Knysh, Schmidt, Schramm)
201. Intermediate Modern Hebrew, I. HJCS 102. No credit granted
to those who have completed or are enrolled in Hebrew 311. (5). (LR).
The focus of instruction is on the four basic communication skills,
with a continued emphasis on oral work and writing. A greater emphasis is
put on the acquisition of a rich vocabulary in several language domains.
In addition to reading texts, there is an extensive use of authentic video
materials. Class discussions and activities are exclusively in Hebrew.