Intensive Elementary Tajiki & Farsi Persian
This intensive course introduces modern Persian through the Tajik dialect. The course is designed to cover the grammatical and lexical categories of the modern Persian, with particular emphasis on the Tajik dialect, employing a vocabulary of about 1500 words.
In week 3, students begin to study the Arabic alphabet and the most significant grammatical and phonological differences between Farsi and Tajik. From that point on, students move forward with Tajik vocabulary and grammar, leveraging their new skills to speed their acquisition of Farsi as they go.
By the end of the course the students should expect to master the basic grammar of the language, employing a vocabulary of about 1250 words, and achieve a proficiency level of ILR 0+ ("Novice High") or ILR 1 ("Intermediate Low") in Tajik and ILR 0+ ("Novice High") in Farsi reading. They should be able to read and write in Tajik and Farsi, and communicate easily on everyday topics. They should be able to write and translate simple texts, write short essays, letters, and advertisements.
To solidify their language and cultural gains, students are encouraged to take advantage of the summer program in Dushanbe.
Dr. Azim Bayzoev (Baizoyev) is a PhD in oriental studies (Persian/Tajiki/Dari languages and literature) and Master of law. He teaches in the Tajik National University (Persian, Theory and Practice of Translation, Gender Studies in Language and Literature, etc) and has taught American students Tajik and Persian in Dushanbe for the American Councils for International Education. He co-authored A Beginners Guide to Tajiki (with J. Hayward) and has published numerous books, including five university-level textbooks. He is also an independent regional expert on education and head-editor of the independent magazine “School and Society”.
Dr. Bayzoev has been teaching in CLI since 2008. He is lead instructor for Persian in Arizona and academic director for the program in Dushanbe.
About CLI Hybrid Courses:
This is a 7+4 hybrid course. It has two components:
- 7 weeks on the ASU campus for 8 ASU credits (equals 2 semesters of regular classes), plus
- 4 weeks overseas (optional) for 3 ASU credits
- 7-week program cost: Tuition free, but fees apply (est. $775 in 2012)
- 4-week program cost: Study-Abroad fees vary by location. Look up programs under "Study Abroad" in menu at left for details on individual programs.
- Same curriculum, materials, instructors in both locations, where possible
- Host family housing overseas where possible
- Service projects or volunteer opportunities overseas where possible
- Fellowships and Scholarships available for most languages. (See http://cli.asu.edu/fellowships.)
Both components are open to any applicant over 18, including undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree students. Non-ASU students and non-students are welcome. Students under 18 may attend the 7-week program in Arizona with guardian's consent.
Enrollment is limited and competitive.