A7242 Syriac 2

Unit code A7242

Unit name Syriac 2

Unit weighting 9cp

Prerequisites Syriac 1

Curriculum objectives This Course Unit is a continuation of Syriac 1.  It consolidates and builds on students’ knowledge of the Syriac Bible and texts of the Fathers, enabling them to translate texts from Syriac into English. For graduate students, frequent extra assignments will be given, and a major paper to be completed by the end of the semester.

Learning Outcomes At the end of this unit students will be able to:

1. Expand their memorization of biblical key words, expressions, and items.
2. Recognize more advanced Syriac grammar and syntax.
3. Translate, parse and analyse more complex Syriac texts.
4. Use Syriac and concordances with greater facility.
5. Read critical exegetical commentaries of the early and medieval Church Fathers

Content

1. Advanced forms of Syriac Hebrew grammar and syntax.
2. Lexical and grammatical study of selected Syriac texts.
3. Translation of selected Biblical and Exegetical texts.
4. Independent use of Syriac/English dictionaries and concordances.

Assessment profile In this unit, the required assessment tasks will enable students to demonstrate how successfully they can:

1. Memorise required Syriac grammar paradigms and vocabulary.
2. Translate, parse and analyse basic Syriac texts.
3. Consult dictionaries, concordances and grammars to enhance study of Syriac Bible and Church Fathers’ texts.