Fall 2020 - PERS 190 D100
STT-Persian I for Heritage Speakers (Inactive) (3)
Class Number: 6278
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 14, 2020
Mon, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Rastin Mehri
rmehri@sfu.ca
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
This is an introductory course for heritage Persian/Farsi or Dari language speakers who have oral skills (speaking and comprehension), but lack writing and reading skills. This course is designed for heritage speakers who have had no formal training in Persian/Farsi or Dari and have had no training in grammar and syntax.
COURSE DETAILS:
PERS 190 is a course for heritage language Persian/Farsi/Tajik speakers who are interested in developing their knowledge in Persian grammar, syntax and history. This course is designed for heritage speakers of Persian/Farsi/Dari who have a cogent command of spoken Persian but have had no formal training the language. PERS 190 will provide students with a background of Persian language culminating in the emergence of the Modern Literary Persian language and literature. Students will develop their proficiency in reading and understanding complex and literary texts as well as a unique appreciation of the literary Persian.
PLEASE NOTE: Students are expected to be available on the scheduled days and times set for the course. Instruction will be delivered remotely during the set class times.
PLACEMENT INTERVIEWS
Students who require a placement interview to determine if their language level is appropriate for this course should contact the Course Chair: rmehri@sfu.ca
Grading
- Quizzes (x4) 40%
- Midterm 20%
- Final Exam 30%
- Assignments and Class Participation 10%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
The Course Pack will be made available on SFU CANVAS.
Registrar Notes:
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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020
Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).