Elementary Persian 2

Module title	Elementary Persian 2
Module code	ARA1020
Academic year	2019/0
Credits	15
Module staff	Mr Ali Mossadegh (Convenor)

Duration: Term	1	2	3
Duration: Weeks		11

Number students taking module (anticipated)	15

Module description

This module will build on the knowledge you have acquired on Elementary Persian and introduce you to the aesthetic values of Persian calligraphic techniques. Persian poetry and prose readings are also regularly discussed and analysed in class. It will strengthen your knowledge of the fundamental structure of Persian grammar and language, ability to read elementary texts in Persian, capacity to carry out conversations in elementary Persian and understand the importance of the Persian language and civilization in the broader context of Islamic civilization and culture.

Module aims - intentions of the module

This module aims to develop your skills in reading, writing and speaking Persian, continuing Elementary Persian (Term 1, ARA 1020). The module has the specific aims of developing students' knowledge of the fundamental structure of Persian grammar and language, ability to read elementary texts in Persian; capacity to carry on conversations in elementary Persian; understanding of the importance of the Persian language and civilization in the broader context of Islamic civilization and culture.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

1. Demonstrate mastery of Persian script and pronunciation, grasp of essential Persian grammar, ability to read elementary texts in Persian.
2. Carry on basic conversation in elementary Persian
3. Acquire a basic understanding of the importance of Persian language and civilisation in the broader context of Islamic civilisation and culture.

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

4. Identify, describe and manipulate a range of linguistic forms and structures in reading, writing, and conversation, and to assimilate basic information about another culture

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

5. Develop time management skills and ability to conduct independent study, as well as to work in groups in conversation and text-based work;
6. Demonstrate confidence in the use of a foreign language and will be able to use the language laboratory.

Syllabus plan

Elementary Persian Grammar (oral, and text-based study)

Midterm exam

Elementary Persian Grammar (oral, and text-based study)

Review of entire class

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
44	106

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity	44	Teaching varies between lectures and commentary on the main textbook Safar Moghaddam and Yadollah Samarehs Persian Language Teaching: Elementary Course, Book I, and II, in-class readings, translation 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. Handouts are provided regularly, including sheets that discuss difficult points of grammar, and literary texts (prose and poetry) to illustrate aspects of Persian language.
Guided Independent study	62	Independent Study Time
Guided Independent study	1hour per week, total of 22 hours	In addition to the weekly grammar, reading and pronunciation assignments, students will be given short readings from Persian Literature texts to study and translate at home that are later discussed by the whole class.
Guided Independent study	1hour per week, total of 22 hours	Translation exercises and reading aloud practices (audio files sent to students by email) are regularly given as homework, which is later discussed and analysed by the whole class.

Formative assessment

Form of assessment	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
One mid-term quiz of 90 minutes and two take-home assignments which are graded; graded dictation exercises, exercises in class and take-home homework; one oral quiz	Quiz 90 minutes assignments one hour per week	1-6	Oral and written

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
15	65	20

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Various assignments: including dictation, homework, composition writing, take-home quizzes	15	30 minutes of class time and 2-3 hours of homework time	1,2	Written and oral feedback
Midterm quiz	15	90 minutes	1-6	Written feedback
Oral Examination	20	15 minutes	1-6	Written and verbal
Final Examination	50	2 hours	1-6	Written feedback

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment	Form of re-assessment	ILOs re-assessed	Timescale for re-assessment
Oral Examination	Oral	1-6	August/September assessment period
Examination	Examination	1-6	August/September assessment period

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Safar Moghaddam and Yadollah Samareh’s Persian Language Teaching: Elementary Course, Books I & II

Wheeler Thackston, An Introduction to Persian (Ibex Publications)

Anne Lambton, Persian Grammar (Cambridge University Press)

L. Elwell-Sutton, Elementary Persian Grammar (Cambridge University Press)

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

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Safar Moghaddam and Yadollah Samareh’s Persian Language Teaching: Elementary Course, Book I, & II

Credit value	15
Module ECTS	7.5
Module pre-requisites	Elementary Persian 1 (ARA1013) or equivalent proficiency
Module co-requisites	None
NQF level (module)	4
Available as distance learning?	No
Origin date	01/10/07
Last revision date	11/4/2012