Persian language and culture of Iran 3600-7-IR4-JPKI(Z)

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the course student:
Knowledge:
- has extended knowledge of particular problems pertaining to the cultures of the Orient or Africa (within the scope of culture and literature or language or philosophy and religion or history and socio-political issues) in a comparative perspective [K_W02];
- has extended and deepened knowledge of the Persian language [K_W04];
- knows and understands the local academic tradition (methods of analysis, interpretation and evaluation) in the context of Iran and Afghanistan [K_W07];
- demonstrates good grasp of contemporary cultural life of Iran and Afghanistan [K_W08];
- has genuine knowledge of rules of communication, writing, reading in Persian language [K_W09];
- has wide and profound knowledge of the structures and social relations as well as socio-cultural behaviours of Iran and Afghanistan in the scope conditioning professional social and intercultural verbal communication [K_W10].
Skills:
- can search for, analyze, evaluate and use information from different sources and can form critical judgement on its basis [K_U01];
- can indicate sources of cultural differences of Oriental/Afrcan countries, also on the basis of source materials [K_U02];
- can acquire knowledge independently and enhance research skills as well as develop abilities to build a professional career [K_U03];
- can use the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies to expand knowledge of humanities [K_U04];
- can use the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies to solve problems relating to cultural differences in professional situations [K_U05];
- can use the terminology from the domain of philosophy and religion of a chosen region in Iran and Afghanistan to analyze and interpret religious phenomena, ethical motives and human behaviours, as well as cultural differences [K_U06];
- can read, analyze and interpret advanced literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Iran/Afghanistan and appropriately place them in their cultural context [K_U08];
- can compare and thoroughly analyze interrelations between chosen literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Iran and Afghanistan and the issues within the scope of tradition and modern times [K_U09];
- can analyze most important phenomena in the area of history, socio-political, linguistic or cultural situation of Iran/Afghanistan [K_U11];
- can evaluate, select and explain most important products of contemporary culture in Iran and Afghanistan [K_U12];
- can select and translate into Polish most valuable literary works/writings of Iran [K_U13];
- has a good command of Persian language at the advanced level [K_U15];
- can behave in a professional way, react verbally and mediate in communication and negotiations in a chosen socio-cultural context of Iran and Afghanistan [K_U16];
- can choose and formulate a subject of an MA thesis, select and find sources in Persian language, make references to a range of theoretical approaches and other sources [K_U17];
- has superior skill at presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of Iran and Afghanistan in Polish and in Persian language taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of Iran and Afghanistan [K_U18];
- has superior skill at formulating own opinions and conclusions in writing and in speech both in Polish and in a Persian language [K_U19];
- can expertly use advanced electronic and internet tools in Polish and in Persian language [K_U21].
Social Competences:
- understands the need to learn all one’s life, can inspire and organize other people’s process of learning [K_K01];
- can actively cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations [K_K02];
- can actively establish relations and cooperate with representatives of other cultures [K_K03];
- is open to new ideas and trends as well as cultural diversity [K_K05];
- has awareness of the differences stemming from cultural, religious and philosophical variety and their influence on shaping social and political attitudes as well as economic processes [K_K06];
- understands and appreciates the value of tradition and cultural heritage of one’s own country and of Iran and Afghanistan [K_K08];
- can see the need to enrich one’s own tradition by adding positive philosophical, social and cultural values of Iran and Afghanistan, treats cultural synergy as an added value [K_K09];
- actively acts in aid of mutual understanding and effective intercultural communication, cultural and economic cooperation, domestic contacts and ones in Iran and Afghanistan [K_K10];
- actively acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural heritage and most important products of contemporary culture in a chosen region Iran and Afghanistan [K_K11];
- can use linguistic and cultural competences in professional situations such as aid programmes, government programmes, immigration problems, national security issues [K_K12].

ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA:

Ms. Urszula Pytkowska-Jakimczyk classes:
- attendance control (student is eligible for 2 unexcused absences, any further absence results in not qualifying for the final examination);
- continuous assessment (homeworks, class activity, current preparation for classes);
- at the end of the semester students will be asked to perform a presentation on the chosen subject.

Ms. Hediye Yazdan Panah classes:
- attendance control (student is eligible for 2 unexcused absences, any further absence results in not qualifying for the final examination);
- continuous assessment (homeworks, class activity, current preparation for classes);
-evaluation will be on the basis of their ability on presenting and analysing journalistic materials throughout the course.

Mr. Mirosław Michalak classes:
- attendance control;
- continuous assessment (homework, active attendance);
- written tests (if needed);
- final written assessment (as an option);
- final oral assessment.

S. Jaśkowski's classes:
- attendance control (student is eligible for 2 unexcused absences, any further absence results in not qualifying for the final examination);
- continuous assessment (homeworks, class activity, current preparation for classes);
- at the end of the semester students will be asked to perform a presentation on the chosen subject.
Classified assessment after each semester. Final oral exam in the presence of all the teachers involved in the Persian language course after two semesters. Students are admitted to the final oral exam only after passing final oral assessment.

At the end of the semester each teacher grades their class separately and informs student (through the USOS web mail) what grade he/she has obtained. Final grade is the arithmetic mean of all Persian Language classes.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

Ms. Urszula Pytkowska-Jakimczyk classes:
- teacher's own materials (press articles, audio-video materials)

Ms. Hediye Yazdan Panah classes:
- teacher's own materials

Mr. Mirosław Michalak classes:
- a selection of reading matter prepared by teacher
- aselection of scholarly articles in Persian language

S. Jaskowski's classes:
- teacher's own materials

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

• Description of 3600-7-IR4-JPKI(Z) in USOSweb