PERSN 1322

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PERSN 1322
Intermediate Persian-Farsi I

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023. Courses of Study 2022-2023 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

The course is designed with strong integration of modern colloquial Persian (Farsi). Only colloquial Persian is used for all speaking and listening activities, while reading and writing tasks are performed in formal Persian. Authentic material drawn from Persian language TV, radio and movies is introduced regularly in accordance with the topic and vocabulary of given week.  By the end of the semester students will be able to speak, read and comprehend material on a range of social, cultural, political and everyday topics. You'll learn how to write emails and notes as educated Persian speakers, read Persian newspapers and comprehend audio material intended for native speakers. We'll also delve into Persian folk tales, modern Persian rap and pop and Persian humor.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: one year (two semesters) elementary Persian, equivalent proficiency (including heritage speakers), or permission of instructor.

Distribution Category (ALC-AS, CA-AS)
Course Attribute (CU-ITL)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4540 PERSN 1322   SEM 101

  •  
    • MWF
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Gocheleishvili, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person