Biblical Hebrew instruction : a programme benefitting from second-language learning and computer-assisted language learning

Van der Merwe, Christo H. J.; Cook, Johann (ed)

Biblical Hebrew instruction : a programme benefitting from second-language learning and computer-assisted language learning

Date

2002

Authors

Van der Merwe, Christo H. J.

Cook, Johann (ed)

Publisher

Brill

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate how, considering recent developments in linguistics and second-language instruction, computerassisted language learning (CALL) may contribute towards more effective instruction of Biblical Hebrew (=BH). Adopting a holistic approach to the instruction of BH is regarded as the best justifiable way to optimise the utilisation of advances in these fields of study for the instruction of this language. Against this background the language model, the instructional design and implementation strategy for a programme that may enhance the instruction and learning of BH is described. This programme is intended for full-time residential students, but it also tries to provide an opportunity for other highly motivated learners to acquire a basic knowledge of BH with the minimum involvement of a human tutor.

Description

The original publication is available at http://books.google.co.za/books?id=RBSO35k25_YC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false

Keywords

Computer assisted language learning (CALL), Hebrew Bible, Biblical Hebrew, Hebrew language -- Grammar

Citation

Van Der Merwe, C. H. J. 2002. Biblical Hebrew instruction : a programme benefitting from second-language learning and computer-assisted language learning. The Stellenbosch AIBI-6 conference. Proceedings of the Association Internationale Bible et informatique "From Alpha to Byte". University of Stellenbosch 17-21 July, 2000.