College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Intermediate Persian II
Module ARA2151 for 2024/5
Module ARA2151 for 2024/5
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
ARA2151: Intermediate Persian II
This module descriptor refers to the 2024/5 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, the syllabus will cover the following topics:
- Reading: You will be introduced to different types of authentic texts; including literary, practical and journalistic.
- Writing: You will be introduced to different styles of writing. Personal and formal correspondence, instructions, description and comparison, narration, argumentation etc. You will learn how to present a topic, a discussion and a conclusion.
- Translation: Here you will become familiar with a range of text types by translating them from Persian into English and from English into Persian.
- Listening: This includes listening to a variety of clips, which might include media, broadcasts, news, interviews, documentaries etc.
- Speaking: You will practice speaking about various topics in Persian.
- Persian language through literature: You will have a chance to practice your skills and deepen your knowledge and understanding of Persian cultures and literatures.
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | 106 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 44 | Teaching varies between lectures and (Persian>English) exercises done collectively by the whole class; Reading 1h/w Dictation 30 minutes/w Grammar 30 minutes/w Group exercise 1h/w Teaching new lesson 1h/w Conversation 1/w |
| Guided Independent Study | 106 | Independent study including reviewing new grammar rules learned in class; learning vocabulary; practising grammar and vocabulary through drill exercises; preparatory reading and vocabulary acquisition; reading for comprehension and language development; listening to and watching DVDs; writing short compositions; web-based activities; revising for examinations. |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
