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Langue
Persian (Farsi) is an Indo-European language spoken by approximately 130 million people worldwide, including native and second-language speakers in Iran, Afghanistan (where it is known as Dari), Tajikistan (where it is known as Tajik), Russia (in Dagestan), Uzbekistan, and in diaspora communities. It is written in a modified Arabic script and has a rich literary tradition, from classical poets such as Hafez and Rumi to a vibrant contemporary culture. Modern Standard Persian, the official language of Iran, serves as the basis of this course.
Pré-requis
No prior knowledge of Persian is required. The course is open to complete beginners.
Programme du cours
This course serves as an initiation to the fundamentals of Persian. Through a structured curriculum, students will gain an understanding of Standard Persian, focusing on essential language mechanisms.
The course includes:
– Introduction to the Persian alphabet and writing system
– Basic pronunciation and phonetics
– Fundamental grammar structures (sentence formation, present tense, simple past, pronouns, prepositions)
– Core vocabulary for everyday communication
– Practical instruction in social interactions (greetings, introductions, daily activities, family, food, directions, etc.)
– Basic reading and writing skills
– Listening and speaking practice in guided situations
By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate in simple everyday situations and will have built a foundation for further study.
Références et ressources électroniques
The instructor selectively draws on the following materials for the hand-outs and exercises, supplemented by authentic resources such as videos, songs, and contemporary media:
– Iago Gocheleishvili, Modern Persian, Elementary Level: Like a Nightingale (London: Anthem Press, 2020)
– P. Shabani-Jadidi & D. Brookshaw, The Routledge Persian Course: Farsi Shirin Ast Series (London: Routledge, 2020).
– Saadi Foundation. AZFA (Teaching Persian to Speakers of Other Languages) textbooks. https://core.saadifoundation.ir/
– Chai and Conversation Podcast. With over 70 free audio lessons on a range of topics, from everyday phrases to poetry https://www.chaiandconversation.com/learn-persian
– Omniglot – Persian Writing Systems. Resource for useful Persian-related links http://www.omniglot.com/writing/persian.htm
– Vajehyab Online Persian Dictionary. Free and accessible general-purpose dictionary for Persian http://www.vajehyab.com/
– Ganjoor. Resources on classical and modern Persian poetry, along with audio recordings and definitions http://ganjoor.net/