Welcome
This course studies the literary
elements of the Hebrew Bible and how the Hebrew Bible has influenced
subsequent literature.
Learning Objectives
1. To read the Hebrew Bible in its entirety and thereby gain the
ability to recognize allusions in subsequent Western texts.
2. To better understand the content of the Hebrew Bible by learning
to appreciate the literary medium in which that content is conveyed.
3. To become familiar with the various genres and modes of telling in
the Hebrew Bible (e.g., story, poetry, proverb) and the “literary”
devices of that telling (e.g., hero, theme,
image).
4. To become acquainted with some of the literature that derives from
the Hebrew Bible.
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Requirements at
a glance
This
course requires two 900-1200 word essays (3-4 typed pages) and
eight 300-350 word journals (1-1½ pages).
There will also be a midterm and a final exam.
Regular
attendance and informed participation are also expected.
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Required
materials
Required
Text:
Tanakh: The Holy
Scriptures, ed. The Jewish Publication Society
Suggested Texts:
The Little, Brown Handbook,
11th ed., or similar handbook
A Glossary of Literary Terms, M.H. Abrams,
or similar literary glossary
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Getting
Started
Since
this is a 200-level course, the assumption is that students have mastered
the skills of English 111/112, 115/116, or 121.
Students should feel comfortable with the vocabulary and
practice of literary analysis and should be able to express themselves
clearly and grammatically in writing (as outlined in the Maryland
C-Standard). For a full description click on the
"syllabus" button on the navigation bar on the left of your
screen.
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Resources
The AACC Writing Center offers help at every stage of composing your
paper. These services included in your tuition and fees, so
get what you are paying for! The Writing Center is located in
the bottom floor of Truxal Library.
Smarthinking is a free online tutoring
service which also provides detailed feedback on your writing. It
is accessible through your myaacc account.
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