Hebrew 1Electronic TrackDr. Mark D. FutatoReformed Theological SeminaryOT 502Winter 2012This Page Left BlankPurpose, Goals, and ObjectivesResourcesLogos Bible Software 4.0Basic Hebrew Course MaterialRecommended Reading MaterialRequirementsQuizzesWorkbookPostsExamsGradingProtocolsE-mail ProtocolsWorkbook ProtocolsDue Dates HEBREW 1 ELECTRONIC TRACK DR. MARK D. FUTATO REFORMED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OT 502 WINTER 2012 This Page Left Blank Page 1 Hebrew 1 Electronic Track Name: Hebrew 1 (Electronic Track) Number: 0OT502 Instructor: Dr. Mark D. Futato Email: [email protected] Phone: 407‐366‐9493 Fax: 407‐366‐9425 Dates: January 9‐20 Office Hours: By Appointment via CourseSites Live or Skype PURPOSE, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES Purpose: To encourage you in enjoying an abundant life to the glory of God! Goal: To facilitate your success in acquiring • A basic 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: • Mastered the basic forms and uses of Hebrew nouns, verbs, and adjectives. • Mastered a basic vocabulary of 110 Hebrew words. • Mastered the basic linguistic principles needed to analyze the meaning of Hebrew words. • Learned to use the Hebrew components of Bible‐study software. • Learned to use Hebrew reference works, both electronic and hard copy. • Grown in your enjoyment of the Hebrew language. • Grown in your commitment to use your Hebrew knowledge and skills in a life‐long study of the Hebrew Bible. RESOURCES Logos Bible Software 4.0 • Since you are required to purchase Logos Bible Software 4.0 for this course, you may purchase it directly from Logos at a 50% discount rate. • When you purchase Logos Bible Software, you purchase a "library." You may purchase any of the top four libraries: Original Languages, Scholars, Scholars Page 2 Hebrew 1 Electronic Track Silver, Scholars Gold, or Scholars Platinum. I only use resources that are found in all five libraries. • To purchase the software go to www.logos.com/user/academic/apply. • Note: you must register for the course on IQWeb before you can purchase the software. Basic Hebrew Course Material • The Hebrew grammar and the Logos tutorial needed for class are available online. • You can download this material from http://www.box.net/shared/ru8lz7qcf4rb5x51o2dv for free. • You may need 7‐Zip to unzip the file. 7‐Zip is available for free at http://www.7‐zip.org/download.html. Download the first version in the list. • Once unzipped, save this material to your hard drive. Recommended Reading Material • I recommend that you read Van Pelt, Miles V. English Grammar to Ace Biblical Hebrew. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2010, before starting the class. This book gives you a good introduction to grammatical terminology that will be used in the course material and beyond. REQUIREMENTS Quizzes • There will be daily quizzes. The quizzes will cover the grammar in the current lesson and the cumulative vocabulary. • The quizzes are worth 10 points each or 100 total points and constitute about 31% of your grade. Workbook • Each lesson in the workbook has several tasks to be completed. • The tasks from each lesson are worth 10 points each or 100 total points and constitute about 31% of your grade. Posts • There will be daily posts to an online discussion forum. • The posts are worth 2 points each or 20 total points and constitute about 7% of your grade. Page 3 Hebrew 1 Electronic Track Exams • There are two exams, a mid‐term and a final. • The mid‐term will cover Lessons 1g through Lessons 5g. • The final will focus on Lessons 6g through Lessons 10g, but will be comprehensive. • The exams are worth 50 points each or 100 total points and constitute about 31% of your grade. GRADING • I use the Seminary's published grading scale. • At times a question may arise with regard to your grade for the course or for a particular assignment. You are advised to keep all work submitted for a grade. • Note: A "C" or better is needed in Hebrew 1 in order to move on to Hebrew 2. PROTOCOLS Please observe the following protocols to help this class go smoothly. E‐mail Protocols • When sending miscellaneous e‐mail to me or your TA, always put "Heb 1" (without the quotes) in the subject line. • Sign your e‐mail messages. Workbook Protocols • When submitting your Workbook assignments to your TA, use the following in the subject line: LastName_FirstName_Lesson_xw, e.g., Futato_Mark_Lesson_1w. •