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Course Details at a Glance
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| Lectures: |
Mon., 3h20-4h35 pm; Thurs., 9h50-1105 am
Classroom 2H51 (formerly 3) |
| Instructor: |
Randall Holm
Ph.D
randall.holm@prov.ca |
| Final Exam |
Thursday
8h30-10h30 am April 20th, 2006. |
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Description
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A
literary critical analysis of religious literature, which includes
biblical-interpretative traditions of Early Judaism.
At the end of this course students should be able to:
A. present and illustrate the
“Judaism of the dual Torah.”
B. explain the major teachings of
the Talmud.
C. read, interpret and apply
Midrashic readings of the Tanakh
D. appreciate and understand the
role Jewish mystics play within Judaism.
E. explain both the origin and
basic development of Jewish philosophy to present times.
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Textbooks
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The following
textbooks are required for the course:
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Cohen,
Abraham. Everyman's Talmud: The
Major Teachings of the Rabbinic Sages. New
York: Schocken books, 1949
Dan, Joseph. The Heart and the
Fountain: An Anthology of Jewish Mystical Experiences. New York:
Oxford University Press, 2002
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Peters, Simi.
Learning to Read
Midrash. New York: Urim Publications, 2004. |
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Course Web Page
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A web page
will be maintained for this course. The web page will include
reading, assignments, and powerpoint presentations, and other useful
information. Please check it regularly:
http://randall.holm.prov.ca
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Final
Grade Determination at a glance
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| Attendance
and Participation: |
20% |
| Readings: |
15% |
| Midrash
Exegesis |
25% |
| Midterm
Exam: |
20% |
| Final Exam:: |
20% |
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Course Requirements
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A. Readings
As an interdisciplinary course requiring no prior knowledge of Jewish
writings or theology, in order for this course to succeed it is
essential that students follow the class outline and complete the
readings assigned for each class. Students will sign in each class
indicating whether the reading for that day was completed. For each
reading not completed students will lose 3 marks. (Objectives A,B,C,D,E)
Grade: 15 %
B. Class Participation:
For the success of this course full attendance and participation in
class is required. Students are allowed two unexcused absences to
cover legitimate absences. Please note student athletes who anticipate
missing 2 or more classes because of athletic competitions have no bank
of unexcused absences. In either case each subsequent unexcused absence
will result in the deduction of 5 marks out of a total of 20. A total
of 6 unexcused absences will result in an F grade. (Objectives
A,B,C,D,E)
In addition to class attendance class participation includes
* asking and answering questions
* participating actively in group activities
* contributing to class discussions
Because of the importance of both of these elements, students will be
evaluated according to the following criteria.
20 One to Two classes missed and active participation
15 Three classes missed and active participation or one to
two classes missed and no active participation
12 Three classes missed and no active participation
10 Four class missed and active participation
7 Four classes missed and no active participation
5 Five classes missed and active participation
2 Five classes missed and no active participation
F More than five classes missed
Grade 20%
C.
Written Assignment (Due: March 16th, 2006)
Students will choose a Mashal from each of the following groups:
Petihta, Proof text, dialogue, dialectic or narrative and using the six
step diagnostic methodology suggested by author Simi Peters, students
will develop each Mashal from structure to application. Class time will
be allotted enabling students to choose their subject matter for study.
(Objective C)
Grade 25%
D. Midterm (February
9th)
The midterm will be based on Units one and two (Objectives A,B)
Grade 20%
E.
Final Exam
The Final exam will be based on units 4-5
(Objectives D, E)
Grade 20%
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Grade Distribution
90-100
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A+
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67-69
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C+
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85-89
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A
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63-66
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C
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80-84
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A-
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60-62
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C-
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77-79
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B+
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55-59
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D+
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73-76
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B
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50-54
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D
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70-72
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B-
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0-49
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F
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