Undergraduate Course: Persian Literature (IMES10051)
Course Outline
School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
The main objective of this component of Persian 4 will be to address the works of canonical Persian writers of the ninth through twentieth century and relate their careers and the style and substance of their literary contributions to trends and events in classical and contemporary Iranian society. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
Persian 2 (IMES08007)
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
£5.00 coursebooklet |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | | | | | 14:00 - 15:50 |
First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. 2.30-4.00pm - Room G/23, ground floor, 19 George Square |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will evaluate primary and secondary materials relating to the study of Persian literature. Thereby the course aims also to develop students analytical skills and to improve their interactive capacities and their ability to do secondary-source research and to present oral and written work clearly and effectively. |
Assessment Information
two 3 hour exams
two 2,500 word essays (one per semester) |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Andrew Newman
Tel: (0131 6)50 4179
Email: Andrew.J.Newman@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Rhona Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 4182
Email: Rhona.Cullen@ed.ac.uk |
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