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World Languages - Persian (WLPE)

°Â³¢±Ê·¡Ìý101ÌýÌýElementary Persian IÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

This is the first Persian course in the sequence and is intended for students with little or no knowledge of the language. The course uses an integrated-skills approach (speaking, listening, reading, writing and culture) and a 300-word vocabulary level.

Typically offered in Fall only

°Â³¢±Ê·¡Ìý102ÌýÌýElementary Persian IIÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

In this second course of Persian, students learn how to talk about their daily routines and spare time activities, likes and dislikes, and build a more complex language form. They are expected to ask and answer questions on the same topics as well. Throughout the course they learn common phrases and cultural perspectives which help them create a more natural interaction with speakers of Persian. Persian-Farsi is the language base, with Tehrani accent. This is an 800-word level class and ACTFL level of ILR 0+.

Prerequisite: °Â³¢±Ê·¡Ìý101/103; Corequisite: °Â³¢±Ê·¡Ìý104

Typically offered in Spring only

°Â³¢±Ê·¡Ìý103ÌýÌýElementary Persian I ConversationÌýÌý(1 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Required conversational and cultural practice for °Â³¢±Ê·¡Ìý101. Students will gain practice at using their speaking skills in a variety of basic social situations.

Typically offered in Fall only

°Â³¢±Ê·¡Ìý104ÌýÌýElementary Persian II ConversationÌýÌý(1 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Required conversational and cultural practice for °Â³¢±Ê·¡Ìý102. Students will develop their speaking skills in a variety of basic social situations.

Corequisite: °Â³¢±Ê·¡Ìý102; Prerequisite: °Â³¢±Ê·¡Ìý101/103

Typically offered in Spring only

°Â³¢±Ê·¡Ìý201ÌýÌýIntermediate Persian IÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Persian 201 is the third semester (beginning of second-year) in Persian. It deepens the students' familiarity with the syntax of the literary language of Persia and expands their command of the spoken vernacular of Iran through exposure to more varied and sophisticated communicational contexts. An intermediate textbook with grammar explanations in English is supplemented with tapes and videos of authentic language and culture used in situational communication.

Prerequisite: °Â³¢±Ê·¡Ìý102/104 or placement test

Typically offered in Fall only

°Â³¢±Ê·¡Ìý202ÌýÌýIntermediate Persian IIÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

Persian 202 is the fourth semester, which completes the intermediate level (second year) in Persian. It further deepens the students' familiarity with the syntax of the literary language of Persia and expands their command of the spoken vernacular of Iran through exposure to more varied and sophisticated communicational contexts. It deals principally with the acquisition of the conversation register of the language, which differs considerably from the formal written style. An intermediate textbook with grammar explanations in English is supplemented with tapes and videos of authentic language and culture used in situational communication.

Prerequisite: °Â³¢±Ê·¡Ìý201 or instructor's permission

Typically offered in Spring only