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HU Credits:
4
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
Arabic Language & Literature
Semester:
Yearly
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Joseph Witztum
Coordinator Office Hours:
By appointment
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Yoseph Witztum
Course/Module description:
A close reading of Syriac and Islamic retellings of the Joseph narrative with comparison to the Bible and rabbinic traditions. We will focus on the links between the Quran and its exegesis and the Syriac literature. Students of the Arabic department with no prior knowledge of Syriac and Midrash are welcome as are students with a background in Syriac or Midrash but without knowledge of Arabic.
Course/Module aims:
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
to follow the transmission and transformation of traditions between Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Attendance requirements(%):
100
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
A close reading of primary sources in Hebrew, Aramaic, Syriac, and Arabic.
Course/Module Content:
1. Introduction and survey of the sources.
2. Reading select episodes of the Joseph narrative.
Required Reading:
will be distributed in class.
Additional Reading Material:
will be distributed in class.
Grading Scheme :
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Home Exam / Referat 100 %
Additional information:
Diligent participation may add up to 10% of the final grade.
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