PR2002 Intermediate Persian 2

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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 8

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Planned timetable

12.00 - 13:00 Mon to Fri

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

Module coordinator

Dr P Mozafari

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Module Staff

Dr Parmis Mozafari

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

Module description

This is the second of two intermediate level Persian modules. In tutorials, applied language work uses passages from contemporary and modern writings, selected for their relevance to the understanding of contemporary issues, language and thought. In classes/lectures, representative literary texts provide insights into key themes in Iranian culture. By the end of the module the students are expected to be competent in: a) Reading and translating newspapers on contemporary topics. b) Conversing and engaging in discussion about contemporary topics related to the Middle Eastern and Iranian culture.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS PR2001

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 60%, Written Exam = 40%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

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

55

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

Guided independent study hours

145

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