PR2001 Intermediate Persian 1

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 8

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Planned timetable

12.00 - 13:00 Mon to Fri

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr P Mozafari

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Module Staff

Dr Parmis Mozafari

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Module description

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.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS PR1002

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 60%, Written Exam = 40%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Our classes are all combinations of lectures, seminars and language practice. So they can be delivered online or in person depending on the conditions.

Scheduled learning hours

50

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

150

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.