Persian language and culture of Iran 3600-7-IR2-JPKI(L)
An academic practical Persian course on lower intermediate level. The course is focused on extension and enhancing vocabulary and current pronunciation control. Extensive use of drills and other exercises is still recommended. Speaking automatically and expressing oneself in writing with a grade appropriate span of text complexity with a special stress on phraseology (i.e. idioms) and further developing various communication skills including listening and comprehension, speaking, reading and writing with regard to general topics and vocabulary would be the main teaching goal. Simple texts belonging to the Iranian contemporary fiction and non-fiction including the specific idiom of media and newspapers. Also giving a little more complex descriptions both static (things, people, environment) and dynamic (actions, states and situations) are still essential. Introduction of basic colloquial and politeness forms. Some handwriting and calligraphy hints in more extent range in order to enable students to write Persian quickly in a proper way and to read quick handwriting and artistic calligraphy should be included in the agenda.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Term 2023L: | Term 2024L: |
Mode
Learning outcomes
Knowlegde:
- has knowledge of Persian language (its/their structure, history, script) and basic knowledge of the second oriental language (Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Turkish, Hebraic);
- is aware of the complex nature of a chosen Oriental or African language, its place and significance in the cultural and historical context of in Iran and Afghanistan;
- is aware of the linguistic variety and its influence on the cultural and political situation of the world;
- has rudimentary knowledge of translation rules from a Persian language into Polish.
Skills:
- has a good command of Persian language at the intermediate level;
- can translate literary texts and writings from a Persian language into Polish;
- can fluently use the script of a Persian language and the necessary tools to learn and analyze it (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, linguistic corpora, data bases, etc.).
- can properly function in the linguistic and cultural environment of Iran and Afghanistan;
- has a skill at formulating own opinions and conclusions in writing and in speech both in Polish and in Persian language;
- can use electronic and internet tools both in Polish and in Persian language.
Social Competence:
- understands the need to learn all one’s life;
- can cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations;
- has awareness of the cultural distinctness and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding modern world;
- sees the need of dialogue between cultures;
- is aware of significance of the culture of Iran, Afghanistan, and other Asian and African countries.
Assessment criteria
It is up to the lecturers who conduct the classes in a given semester to define the methods and criteria for assessment.
Bibliography
Selection of literature and textbooks depends on the lecturers conducting classes in a given semester.
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Term 2023L:
Dr Sylwia Surdykowska-Konieczny's classes: - R. Morad Sahrai, "Lezzat-e khandan bara-ye sath-e pishmiyani va miyani", Tehran 1395. Ms. Urszula Pytkowska-Jakimczyk's classes: Ms. Hedieh Yazdan Panah's classes: Dr Stanisłąw Jaśkowski's classes: |
Term 2024L:
Dr Sylwia Surdykowska-Konieczny's classes: - R. Morad Sahrai, "Lezzat-e khandan bara-ye sath-e pishmiyani va miyani", Tehran 1395. Ms. Urszula Pytkowska-Jakimczyk's classes: Ms. Hedieh Yazdan Panah's classes: Dr Zuzanna Błajet's classes: |
Additional information
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