Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module MEIS2231: PERSIAN II (SUPPLEMENTARY)
Department: GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (MIDDLE EASTERN AND ISLAMIC STUDIES)
MEIS2231: PERSIAN II (SUPPLEMENTARY)
| Type | Open | Level | 2 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2006/07 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- Persian I (MEIS1072) OR Persian at an equivalent level.
Corequisites
- Persian II (Language) (MEIS2221) (unless already completed).
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To provide further practice in English-Persian translation, as an extension of Persian II (Language).
Content
- The module supplements the material introduced in Persian Language II (Language), introducing additional language skills.
- The translation into Persian element includes a variety of literary, journalistic and pedagogical material.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
Subject-specific Skills:
Key Skills:
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
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Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (Language Classes) | 66 | Three per week | 1 hour | 66 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 134 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| one two-hour written examination | 100% | ||
Formative Assessment:
Weekly translation assignments.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University