Module ARA2151 for 2022/3
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
ARA2151: Intermediate Persian II
This module descriptor refers to the 2022/3 academic year.
Module Aims
Building on your Persian learning experience to date, this module aims to develop a deeper knowledge of grammatical and syntactical structures; to develop active and passive knowledge of Persian through
A wide range of written and audio-visual materials; to strengthen your awareness of different styles and
registers; and to develop your skills in composition and translation. The module also aims to consolidate your use of spoken Persian.
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
|---|---|
| Module-Specific Skills | 1. Extract a sense and specific details of authentic written texts from various genres at CEFRL level B2. 2. Present a detailed argument written in Persian in answer to essay questions on a range of topics at CEFRL level B2. 3. Verbally communicate with competence in Persian at CEFRL level B2. Engage in an oral discussion of a range of (mainly contemporary) topics in the target language, articulating your own opinions and responding to the opinions of others. 4. Give an oral presentation in Persian on a defined topic to a small group of listeners and engage in group discussion and debate of the topic presented at CEFRL level B2, articulating your own opinions and responding to the opinions of others. 5. Translate passages from a variety of authentic written sources from various genres (including literary and journalistic) into and out of Persian. 6. Apply your growing knowledge of a broad range of grammatical features of Persian to a variety of linguistic tasks. |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 7. Learn how to consolidate your own learning independently by using available learning aids, in a variety of media, and organise this process with guidance from course tutors. 8. Recognise and understand core linguistic terminology individually and as part of a group. 9. Use a bilingual dictionary to glean information about meaning, register, usage and grammatical forms. 10. Engage, under guidance and independently, with Persian media, printed and online. |
| Personal and Key Skills | 11. Work in groups at solving linguistic tasks at CEFRL level B2. 12. Deploy time management strategies through developing skills of self-study. 13. Exercise autonomy and judgement by enhancing your independent learning skills. 14. Deploy strategies for coping with unpractised linguistic, social and cultural situations. 15. Show an enriched appreciation of the literature and cultures of the people who speak (and spoke) Persian. |
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).
How this Module is Assessed
In the tables below, you will see reference to 'ILO's. An ILO is an Intended Learning Outcome - see Aims and Learning Outcomes for details of the ILOs for this module.
Formative Assessment
A formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your understanding of the module content but it will not count towards your mark for the module.
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly practical and written assignments | Weekly practical and written assignments | 1-15 | Verbal and/or written feedback |
Summative Assessment
A summative assessment counts towards your mark for the module. The table below tells you what percentage of your mark will come from which type of assessment.
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 50 | 20 |
...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous assessment | 30 | One written test including reading, writing, grammar and translation (90 minutes) One listening test (30 minutes) One oral test (15 minutes per student) | 1-15 | Verbal and/or written feedback |
| Written Examination (May/June assessment period) | 50 | 2 hours | 1,3,5,6,11,13 | Verbal and/or written feedback |
| Oral Exam | 10 | 15 minutes | 2,4,10,11 | Verbal feedback |
| Listening Exam | 10 | 30 minutes | 2,6,11 | Verbal and/or written feedback |
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
Re-assessment
Re-assessment takes place when the summative assessment has not been completed by the original deadline, and the student has been allowed to refer or defer it to a later date (this only happens following certain criteria and is always subject to exam board approval). For obvious reasons, re-assessments cannot be the same as the original assessment and so these alternatives are set. In cases where the form of assessment is the same, the content will nevertheless be different.
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 2 hours | 1,3,5,6,11,13 | August/September reassessment period |
| Oral examination | 15 minutes | 2,4,10,11 | August/September reassessment period |
| Listening Examination | 30 minutes | 2,6,11 | August/September reassessment period |
| Continuous Assessment | Oral assignment (3 minutes video recording) Listening assignment ( up to 30 minutes) Written assignment under exam conditions (300 words in Persian, 2 hrs) | 1,3,5,6,11,13 | August/September reassessment period |
