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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

Undergraduate Course: Persian Literature (IMES10051)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaIslamic and Middle Eastern Studies Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Persian 2 (IMES08007)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Assessment Methods
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Paper 12:00
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)Paper 23:00
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
Semester 1: 4 short assignments (20%)
3 hour exam (50%)
2500 word essay (30%)
Semester 2: 4 short assignments (20%)
3 hour exam (50%)
2500 word essay (30%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Nacim Pak-Shiraz
Tel: (0131 6)50 8432
Email: Nacim.Pak-Shiraz@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Rhona Hajcman
Tel: (0131 6)51 3846
Email: Rhona.Hajcman@ed.ac.uk
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