Specialisation course: Persian poetry(L) 3600-7-IR4-PSPP(L)
The subject is taught as a follow-up to the lecture of History of Persian Literature and its aim is to make students familiar with the literary output of various schools and authors representing particular epochs in the history of Persian literature. Students should learn how to read and translate Persian artistic texts, and as far as poetry is concerned, to perform it and to give its semantic and structural analysis (including analysis of its rhythm and meter).
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Term 2024L:
The class is devoted to contemporary poetry in Persian, with a focus on the work of leading poets and poets of the 20th and 21st centuries, such as Forugh Farrokhzād, Ahmad Shāmlu, Sohrāb Sepehri and Simin Behbahāni. The analysis of the selected works covers not only their subject matter and language, but also the influence of the classical tradition - including Sufi motifs - in shaping modern literary forms. Particular attention is given to the translation challenges of translating Persian poetry into European languages. Participants learn about the peculiarities of the Persian language, its metaphorical richness and wordplay, as well as the cultural differences that can affect the interpretation of texts. Translators' practice provides a better understanding of the language structure of Persian poetry and the challenges of preserving the original rhythm, imagery and implicit meanings. The socio-historical context that has shaped contemporary lyricism is also discussed, including the impact of the Islamic Revolution, social and political change and the role of women in literature. This class allows participants not only to explore Persian literature, but also to reflect on its universal message and place in global cultural circulation. |
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Learning outcomes
Following completion of this course students should have acquired the following knowledge, skills and competence:
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 culture and religion issues) in a comparative perspective;
- has extended knowledge of particular problems pertaining to the culture of Iran and Afghanistan (within the scope of culture and literature or language and religion or history and socio-political issues);
- has extended and deepened knowledge of the Persian language;
- knows and understands advanced analysis and interpretation methods of various products of Persian culture within the scope of studies on literature, language, culture and religion, philosophy and history;
- has genuine knowledge of rules of communication, writing, reading in Persian language (contemporary and classical);
SKILLS:
- can indicate sources of cultural differences between different regions of the Orient or Africa, also on the basis of source materials;
- can use the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies to expand knowledge of humanities;
- can read, analyze and interpret advanced literary texts and other works of culture of Iran and Afghanistan and appropriately place them in their cultural context;
- can compare and thoroughly analyze interrelations between chosen texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Iran and Afghanistan, and the issues of tradition and modernity;
- can carry out a critical analysis and interpretation of different products of culture of Iran and Afghanistan appropriate to a selected tradition, theory and research schools within the scope of studies on literature, language, culture and religion employing unique attitude of Oriental studies;
- can evaluate, select and describe most important products of contemporary culture of Iran and Afghanistan;
- can select and translate into Polish most valuable literary works/writings of Iran and Afghanistan;
- has a good command of Persian language at the advanced level.
SOCIAL COMPETENCE:
- 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;
- understands and appreciates the value of tradition and cultural heritage of one’s own country and of Iran and Afghanistan;
- 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;
- actively acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural heritage and most important products of contemporary culture of Iran and Afghanistan.
Assessment criteria
attendance control;
- continuous assessment (up-to-date knowledge of the subject, active attendance);
- final written or oral assessment.
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