PERSIAN (PRSN)

PRSN 101.  Elementary Persian I.  3 Credits.  

Introduction to the spoken and written Persian (Farsi) language.

Rules & Requirements  
Making Connections Gen Ed: FL.  
Grading Status: Letter grade.  
Global Language: Level 1.  
PRSN 102.  Elementary Persian II.  3 Credits.  

Introduction to the spoken and written Persian (Farsi) language.

Rules & Requirements  
Making Connections Gen Ed: FL.  
Requisites: Prerequisite, PRSN 101.  
Grading Status: Letter grade.  
Global Language: Level 2.  
IDEAs in Action General Education logoPRSN 203.  Intermediate Persian I.  3 Credits.  

Second-year instruction in the spoken and written Persian (Farsi) language.

Rules & Requirements  
IDEAs in Action General Education logo IDEAs in Action Gen Ed: GLBL-LANG.
Making Connections Gen Ed: FL.  
Requisites: Prerequisite, PRSN 102.  
Grading Status: Letter grade.  
Global Language: Level 3.  
PRSN 204.  Intermediate Persian II.  3 Credits.  

Second-year instruction in the spoken and written Persian (Farsi) language.

Rules & Requirements  
Making Connections Gen Ed: FL.  
Requisites: Prerequisite, PRSN 203.  
Grading Status: Letter grade.  
Global Language: Level 4.  
PRSN 305.  Persian Short Stories.  3 Credits.  

This course focuses on further development of all language skills through studying Persian short stories. Short stories are effective in language teaching because of their readability in limited class time. They offer authentic reading materials that allow language learners to engage in close readings and creative interpretations.

Rules & Requirements  
Making Connections Gen Ed: BN.  
Requisites: Prerequisite, PRSN 204.  
Grading Status: Letter grade.  
Global Language: Level 5.  
PRSN 306.  Persian Language through Literature, Film, and Media.  3 Credits.  

Students will study literary writings and filmic texts from traditional literature to contemporary media (including plays, film, television, etc.). Students will engage in various communicative activities focusing on all language skills and building vocabulary and idiomatic expressions. Literary and filmic texts will also improve students' cultural awareness.

Rules & Requirements  
Making Connections Gen Ed: BN.  
Requisites: Prerequisite, PRSN 204.  
Grading Status: Letter grade.  
Global Language: Level 6.