PERS - Persian

PERS402 Persian Translation (3 Credits)

Focuses on hands-on practice of English/Persian and Persian/English translation as well as the problematic issues of translation. Taught in Persian.

Prerequisite: PERS302; or permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.

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 WLPT (World Language Placement Test).

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 WLPT (World Language Placement Test).

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.

PERS601 Modern Persian Literature (3 Credits)

Selected readings in Persian poetry, fiction and drama covering topics related to contemporary Iranian society and culture. In Persian.

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

PERS662 Persian Sociolinguistics (3 Credits)

Study of impact of social and regional factors on spoken and written usage. In Persian.

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

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.