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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

Undergraduate Course: Persian Coursework Essay (IMES10097)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate)
Course typeYear Abroad AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis course is taken during Persian Language Acquisition Through Residence/Study Abroad. It consists of a 2,000 word original composition in Persian.

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%)
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Year Abroad costs.
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Full Year
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Placement Study Abroad Hours 196, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 0 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
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:
  1. develop and sustain an argument in Persian.
  2. acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the vocabulary relevant to their chosen topic.
  3. familiarise themselves with different discursive and literary styles.
  4. use appropriate idioms.
  5. speak on a sophisticated level about their chosen topic.
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.
KeywordsPersian,Study abroad,Iran,language
Contacts
Course organiserDr Nacim Pak-Shiraz
Tel: (0131 6)50 8432
Email:
Course secretaryMrs Vivien Macnish Porter
Tel: (0131 6)50 4182
Email:
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