GCSE (from 2009)Biblical Hebrew - J196

Units

Please find below the units which are available for this qualification.

A201: Language

Unit description

Assessment
incl. duration

Weighting

  • Translate two unprepared passages of prose from Biblical Hebrew into English
  • Respond to comprehension questions, requiring explanation of the literary, contextual and grammatical features of the passage.

 

Written examination

2 hours

50%

A202: Literature

Unit description

Assessment
incl. duration

Weighting

  • Translate in part a passage from the set texts
  • Explain the context and discuss the literary features of the passage. 

Written examination

2 hours

 

50%

 

Assessment objectives

The assessment objectives are designed to reflect the non-statutory guidelines for Biblical Hebrew.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:

AO1

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the language.

AO2

Demonstrate an understanding and an appreciation of literature and/or other sources related to society and values of the biblical world through analysis, evaluation and response.

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