Introduction to Persian
A ten-week course aimed at those who wish to acquire a basic conversational ability in Modern Persian and to learn to read Persian script
Duration:
20 hours over ten weeks
Mode of Attendance: Part Time
Description
This SOAS Language Centre course in the Less Widely Taught (LWT) language of Persian is designed to give participants with no previous knowledge of the language a basic ability to make themselves understood in a small number of everyday situations. The course takes the form of a series of situational contexts in which participants will be asked to understand what is taking place around them and to respond in comprehensive and clear Persian.
Method
The course is taught in English and Persian. Class size is normally limited to fifteen to allow close involvement.
Summary of course contents
- Greetings and introductions
- Getting around (1): the basics for travellers
- Getting around (2): sightseeing
- Getting around (3): the market place
- Getting around (1-3): consolidation of vocabulary and pronunciation
- Social contexts (1): in a Persian restaurant
- Social contexts (2): speaking about religion and Persian culture
- Social contexts (3): using Persian in formal contexts
- Social contexts (1-3): consolidation of vocabulary and pronunciation
- Overview of basic grammatical points
Continuing your study
This course is designed to make you confident in your ability to pronounce Persian and to make yourself understood in a small number of situational contexts, giving you the confidence to continue your study of Persian either privately or in a small group. The course is self-contained and is not designed to lead to a further scheduled course later in the year.
Fee for this 1-term course
The fee is £295 payable in advance.
Terms and Conditions
See our terms and conditions of payment before enrolling on the course.
How to Apply for this Course
You can apply and pay online or by post.
Classes may fill up quickly. In some cases, additional classes are set up. It is best to apply early in order to avoid disappointment.
Materials
Materials
The designated text for this course is as follows:
Farzad, N. (2010) Complete Persian (Modern Persian/Farsi). London: Teach Yourself Books.
Course materials are not included in the course fee and can be purchased from the SOAS bookshop bookshop@soas.ac.uk.
You are advised not to purchase course materials until your course has been confirmed.
Timetable
Classes will be held at the Bloomsbury or Kings Cross Campus of SOAS in central London on one evening a week or Saturday daytime. Participants receive 20 hours of language tuition over a ten-week period (with additional weeks where public holidays displace a class session). See our timetable pages for days and times.
