PR1001 Persian for Beginners 1

This is a beginner's level language module, which teaches the skills of reception (reading and listening) and production (speaking and writing) in Persian. The aim is to familiarise students with the spoken and written forms of Persian, to enable them to express themselves in writing, role-play and basic dialogues, and to begin to read basic authentic texts.

PR1002 Persian for Beginners 2

This module is a continuation of PR1001, developing reception skills (reading and listening), and language production (speaking and writing) in Persian. It also provides an introduction to elementary translation between Persian and English. Please note that this module is not designed for native or heritage speakers of Persian.

PR2001 Intermediate Persian 1

This is the first of the two intermediate level Persian modules. Students will develop skills to read more sophisticated texts written in the target language and translate them into English. They will also consolidate their understanding of Persian grammar and learn how to use it in reading, listening, speaking and writing. They will be introduced to vocabulary from a wider range of topics and will be able to hold longer conversations about those topics. They will be exposed to some basic classical Persian literature. By the end of the module the students are expected to be competent in: a) Conversation at an intermediate level on a variety of topics (modern events and Iranian culture); b) The discussion of a range of general topics and c) Reading and translating modern standard Persian texts from newspapers, short stories, etc.

PR2002 Intermediate Persian 2

This is the second of two intermediate level Persian modules. In tutorials, applied language work uses passages from contemporary and modern writings, selected for their relevance to the understanding of contemporary issues, language and thought. In classes/lectures, representative literary texts provide insights into key themes in Iranian culture. By the end of the module the students are expected to be competent in: a) Reading and translating newspapers on contemporary topics. b) Conversing and engaging in discussion about contemporary topics related to the Middle Eastern and Iranian culture.

PR5901 Beginning Persian for Postgraduates 1

This is a beginner’s level language module, which teaches the skills of reception (reading and listening) and production (speaking and writing) in Persian. The aim is to familiarise students with the spoken and written forms of Persian as well as grammar to enable them to express themselves in writing, role-play and basic dialogues, and to begin to read basic authentic texts.

PR5902 Beginning Persian for Postgraduates 2

This module is a continuation of PR5901, developing reception skills (reading and listening), and language production (speaking and writing) in Persian. It also provides an introduction to elementary translation between Persian and English. Please note that this module is not designed for native or heritage speakers of Persian.

PR5903 Intermediate Persian for Postgraduates 1

This is the first of the two intermediate level Persian modules. Students will develop skills to read more sophisticated texts written in the target language and translate them into English. They will also consolidate their understanding of Persian grammar and learn how to use it in reading, listening, speaking and writing. They will be introduced to vocabulary from a wider range of topics and will be able to hold longer conversations about those topics. They will be exposed to some basic classical Persian literature.

PR5904 Intermediate Persian for Postgraduates 2

This is the second of the two intermediate level Persian modules. Students will read passages from contemporary and modern writings, selected for their relevance to the understanding of contemporary issues, language and thought. Representative literary texts will be discussed to provide insights into key themes in Iranian culture. Students will read and translate newspaper articles on contemporary topics.