Undergraduate Module Descriptor

ARA2141: Intermediate Persian

This module descriptor refers to the 2017/8 academic year.

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

Teaching varies between lectures and commentary on the main textbook (Safar-Moghaddem), in-class readings, translation, dictation from and discussion of Persian texts; translation (Persian->English) exercises done collectively by the whole class; regular vocabulary reviews; the reading of poetic and prose texts aloud together; individual students give presentations of grammatical points or texts which they have studied or read at home. Handouts are provided regularly, including sheets that discuss difficult points of grammar, and literary texts (prose and poetry) to illustrate aspects of Persian language. It is expected that all students will learn the proper pronunciation of the vocabulary featured in the textbook by recourse to the teacher during class and to the textbook’s CDs privately over the course of the week. Intermediate Persian Grammar, Composition and Conversation (text and conversation, oral-based study)
Midterm exam
Intermediate Persian Grammar, Composition and Conversation (text and conversation, oral-based study)
Review of entire class

Learning and Teaching

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching ActivitiesGuided independent studyPlacement / study abroad
441060

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity 44Teaching hours
Guided Independent Study106Private study at home. Students will be given short readings from Persian Literature texts to study and translate at home that are later discussed by the whole class. Homework is also regularly given, consisting of a variety of quizzes, dictation, readings and translations

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).