Intensive Intermediate Farsi Persian
This intensive course provides intermediate instruction in the Persian language (Farsi) and Persian and Iranian culture.
The goal of this course is to help students expand their mastery of Farsi vocabulary, grammar and writing, as well as to develop more advanced listening, reading, conversational, and compositional skills.
The course incorporates a wide variety of activities, combining textbook material with authentic texts and videos; with frequent team exercises to help students achieve a working, practical knowledge of the language and culture.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- understand factual written and spoken content on familiar topics
- be able to participate in routine social interactions
- be able to accomplish daily tasks with ease
- have a solid command of the core grammatical constructions of Farsi
- be conversant with all the grammatical structures of the language
- be prepared for advanced study
To solidify their language and cultural gains, students are encouraged to take advantage of the summer program in Dushanbe.
Sayan Afshar holds a PhD from the University of California at Berkeley. He has taught Persian at Berkeley and the University of Michigan. A published poet, he has published extensively on contemporary and classic Persian literature. His research interests include Persian syntax, Persian literature, and the history of the Farsi and Dari variants of Persian.
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.