PR3022 Modernity and Iranian Drama

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

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 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Wed. 10-12

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

Module coordinator

Dr S Talajooy

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr S Talajooy

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Students study five Iranian plays by Hassan Moqaddam, Bahram Beyzaie, Bahman Forsi, Mohammad Yaqubi and Nghmeh Samini, selected to trigger discussions about, modernity and its pitfalls, resistance and cultural transformation, and the aesthetics of modern drama. The students will also translate some passages of the plays and discuss their performing potential. While the course is language-based, the module is designed to broaden students' knowledge of the history of Iranian modernity, and the aesthetic qualities and cultural functions of Iranian drama and its relationship with world drama. It will also provide them with the opportunity to improve their textual analysis and write critical pieces in Persian.

Relationship to other modules

Co-requisites

YOU MUST ALSO TAKE PR4001

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

4,500 - 5,000 word essay

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

22

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

Guided independent study hours

128

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

PR3022 Modernity and Iranian Drama

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

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 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Wed. 10-12

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

Module coordinator

Dr S Talajooy

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr S Talajooy

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Students study five Iranian plays by Hassan Moqaddam, Bahram Beyzaie, Bahman Forsi, Mohammad Yaqubi and Nghmeh Samini, selected to trigger discussions about, modernity and its pitfalls, resistance and cultural transformation, and the aesthetics of modern drama. The students will also translate some passages of the plays and discuss their performing potential. While the course is language-based, the module is designed to broaden students' knowledge of the history of Iranian modernity, and the aesthetic qualities and cultural functions of Iranian drama and its relationship with world drama. It will also provide them with the opportunity to improve their textual analysis and write critical pieces in Persian.

Relationship to other modules

Co-requisites

YOU MUST ALSO TAKE PR4001

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

4,500 - 5,000 word essay

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

22

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

Guided independent study hours

128

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