HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
1st degree (Bachelor)
Responsible Department:
Hebrew Literature
Semester:
1st Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Dr. Yehoshua Granat
Coordinator Office Hours:
By appointment via e-mail
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Yehoshua Granat
Course/Module description:
The course presents a survey of early Hebrew poetry in its development during the first Millennium CE from cultural, aesthetic and historical perspectives: from the foundations of biblical poetry, through early post-biblical verse (including Qumran), Talmud and Hekhalot, and early Piyyut.
Course/Module aims:
Define and characterize major developments in the Hebrew poetry of the first Millennium.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
General knowledge of a rich and diverse key period in the history of Hebrew poetry and basic ability to appreciate and enjoy poems written during this time.
Attendance requirements(%):
Full attendacne expected.
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Lectures accompanied by Powerpoint presentations
Course/Module Content:
see Hebrew
Required Reading:
See Hebrew.
Additional Reading Material:
Grading Scheme :
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Home Exam / Referat 70 %
Active Participation / Team Assignment 30 %
Additional information:
The lectures are in Hebrew, but in special cases assignments can be submitted in English.
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