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The Routledge Advanced Persian Course: Farsi Shirin Ast 3 aims to help students of higher-level proficiency continue elevating their proficiency level to achieve near-native level. Key features include: Authentic texts on a variety of topics related to Iran's history, geography, arts, literature, culture, religions, society, and people. Each lesson includes a prominent poet and their most representative poem familiarizing students with the Persian literary canon, while indirectly learning the higher order registers used in the language of poetry. Lessons end with a Persian proverb and the story behind it, so that students will not only master the language but also the culture of the language and reach a near-native level of linguistic and cultural proficiency. The proverbs and some of the classical poetry are written in the calligraphy form to make students get used to reading handwritten texts resembling calligraphy. Audio files are provided so that learners who are studying on their own can have access to correct pronunciations. This textbook continues the series from The Routledge Intermediate Course in Persian and is ideal for Advanced or B2-C1 level students of Persian.
This advanced textbook aims to elevate Persian language proficiency to a near-native level through authentic cultural and literary immersion. The course builds upon prior knowledge, targeting students at the B2-C1 level. It integrates authentic texts covering Iran's rich history, geography, arts, literature, culture, religions, society, and people, alongside a prominent poet and representative poem in each lesson to familiarize students with the Persian literary canon and higher registers. The curriculum also includes Persian proverbs with their origins, fostering linguistic and cultural mastery, and utilizes calligraphy for certain texts to aid in reading handwritten forms.
This textbook is designed for advanced learners seeking to achieve near-native fluency in Persian. The curriculum's strength lies in its comprehensive approach, integrating language acquisition with deep dives into Iranian culture, history, and literature. By exposing students to authentic texts, classical poetry, and proverbs, it aims to equip them not only with linguistic skills but also with a nuanced cultural understanding. The inclusion of calligraphy and audio files further supports a well-rounded learning experience for independent study.
Page Count:
170
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0429351143
ISBN-13:
9780429351143
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