PERS - Persian

PERS405 Media and the Current Issues in Iranian Society (6 Credits)

Develops Persian language proficiency and domain-specific knowledge at advanced-mid to advanced-high level on ACTFL scale. Enhances linguistic and cultural competence. Provides a broad understanding of some of the current social, political and economic issues in modern Iran. Taught in Persian.

Prerequisite: PERS306; or equivalent as determined by World Language Placement (WLP).

PERS406 Practicum in Persian Translation (6 Credits)

Provides opportunities for translation, interpretation, and analysis of various authentic oral and written texts (both English to Persian and Persian to English). Facilitates the development of Persian language proficiency at advanced level through a task-based approach that integrates all the language skills in pedagogical translation activities.

Prerequisite: PERS306; or equivalent as determined by the World Language Placement (WLP).

PERS498 Special Topics in Persian Studies (3 Credits)

Topic and language to be announced when offered.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Repeatable to: 9 credits if content differs.

PERS689 Special Topics in Persian Studies (3 Credits)

In-depth analysis of a particular aspect of Persian studies. In Persian.

Prerequisite: Permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.

Repeatable to: 12 credits if content differs.