Undergraduate Course: Persian Coursework Essay (IMES10097)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
| Course type | Year Abroad |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course is taken during Persian Language Acquisition Through Residence/Study Abroad. It consists of a 2,000 word original composition in Persian.
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| Course description |
A 2000-word essay (exclusive of any notes and bibliography) or 2000-word short story in Modern Persian. It is intended to strengthen and further develop knowledge of Persian in the area of writing and composition, enhance students' vocabulary, and improve their skills in the idiomatic use of Persian constructions. In addition, students will also have to present a 10-minute oral exam consisting of a brief presentation in Persian (5 minutes) about the topic addressed in the Persian Essay, and a brief discussion in Persian about the essay and the presentation.
The main qualities that markers will look for in the Persian Essay are:
- correct use of the target language (50%)
- range and appropriateness of vocabulary (10%)
- idiomatic expression (10%)
- in the case of an essay, the construction of a coherent argument (30%)
- in the case of a short story, literary merit and good narrative technique (30%)
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Year Abroad costs. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Placement Study Abroad Hours 196,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
0 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
One 2,000 word original composition in Persian including an oral viva.«br /»
A 2000-word essay: 60% of the overall mark for the course.«br /»
A 10-minute oral exam:40% of the overall mark for the course.«br /»
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The main qualities that markers will look for in the Persian Essay are:«br /»
- correct use of the target language (50%)«br /»
- range and appropriateness of vocabulary (10%)«br /»
- idiomatic expression (10%)«br /»
- in the case of an essay, the construction of a coherent argument (30%) «br /»
- in the case of a short story, literary merit and good narrative technique (30%)«br /»
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| Feedback |
Written and oral. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- develop and sustain an argument in Persian.
- acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the vocabulary relevant to their chosen topic.
- familiarise themselves with different discursive and literary styles.
- use appropriate idioms.
- speak on a sophisticated level about their chosen topic.
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Reading List
| Not applicable. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Social and cultural awareness, independent research and learning, analysis and articulation in a foreign language. |
| Study Abroad |
Meeting with 2nd year students. |
| Keywords | Persian,Study abroad,Iran,language |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Nacim Pak-Shiraz
Tel: (0131 6)50 8432
Email: |
Course secretary | Mrs Vivien Macnish Porter
Tel: (0131 6)50 4182
Email: |
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