Persian, a language steeped in history and culture, and of ever-growing importance in international affairs, is currently spoken by more than 70 million people throughout Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia. It is the first language of approximately 50% of the population in Iran and is the country’s official language—the language of government, media and educational instruction. Modern Persian is closely related to Dari (a dialect spoken in Afghanistan) and Tajik (spoken in Tajikistan). It is written in a variant of the Arabic script called Perso-Arabic, which has some changes to take into account Persian phonology. At WAL, students can expect to focus on using the language for practical everyday use. In addition, cultural information will be offered as part of the instruction.
Schedule
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All classes meet online via Zoom except those specified as “In person.”
Class |
Instructor |
Days |
Time |
Start date |
End date |
Scheduling Notes |
Persian 1 | Hanieh Nezakati | Mon | 6:30 – 8:20PM | 10/2/23 | 12/4/23 | |
Persian 3 | Maryam Badiee | Thur | 6:30 – 8:20PM | 10/5/23 | 12/14/23 | In person; No class 11/23 |
To sign up for classes other than LVL 1, please first complete our online placement test and let the office know upon completion. Placement tests are reviewed during registration period. If you don’t see a test for the language you are interested in studying, please reach out to wal at cityu.edu We will try to arrange a phone placement with our faculty.
All classes are 18.5 hours. Tuition is $400. Without payment of tuition, your registration is received but remains incomplete. Level 1 classes must have 4 complete registrations to run; level 2+ will run on a minimum of 3 complete registrations.
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Levels
The primary goal of this course is to build familiarity and confidence with the basics of everyday Persian through listening comprehension, conversation exercises and lessons to help with forming and using simple sentences. It is intended for the beginning student of the language. Coursework focuses on practical, everyday use of the language although some basic grammatical forms are introduced to build a foundation for future learning. By the end of this course, students can expect to read and write the alphabet with ease, to participate in common introductions and greetings and to hold simple conversations on select topics such as the family and travel.
Required Materials (Level 1-6):
- Brookshaw and Shabani-Jadidi (2019). The Routledge Introductory Persian Course: Farsi Shirin Ast, Second Edition. ISBN 9781138496798. Link to the Publisher with downloadable audio files at the bottom of the page.
Required Materials (Level 1-6):
- Brookshaw and Shabani-Jadidi (2019). The Routledge Introductory Persian Course: Farsi Shirin Ast, Second Edition. ISBN 9781138496798. Link to the Publisher with downloadable audio files at the bottom of the page.
Required Materials (Level 1-6):
- Brookshaw and Shabani-Jadidi (2019). The Routledge Introductory Persian Course: Farsi Shirin Ast, Second Edition. ISBN 9781138496798. Link to the Publisher with downloadable audio files at the bottom of the page.
Required Materials (Level 1-6):
- Brookshaw and Shabani-Jadidi (2019). The Routledge Introductory Persian Course: Farsi Shirin Ast, Second Edition. ISBN 9781138496798. Link to the Publisher with downloadable audio files at the bottom of the page.
Required Materials (Level 1-6):
- Brookshaw and Shabani-Jadidi (2019). The Routledge Introductory Persian Course: Farsi Shirin Ast, Second Edition. ISBN 9781138496798. Link to the Publisher with downloadable audio files at the bottom of the page.
Required Materials (Level 1-6):
- Brookshaw and Shabani-Jadidi (2019). The Routledge Introductory Persian Course: Farsi Shirin Ast, Second Edition. ISBN 9781138496798. Link to the Publisher with downloadable audio files at the bottom of the page.
Custom Programs may be contracted in 10-hour blocks that must be used within 5 weeks. Request a Custom Program here.
Communication is always key, especially in the world of business. Our experienced instructors are ready to come to your office with a tailored, industry-specific approach to language instruction. Program content is customized to meet the needs of individual companies.
Instruction requires a minimum of 10 hours total and a minimum of 1.5 hours per lesson. Programs are generally scheduled on weekdays. Meeting dates and times are flexible. Instruction can be delivered at corporate sites or at our downtown office.
Please contact us at 206-239-4789 or wal@cityu.edu for more information or to receive quote.
Class Type | Cost |
Evening & Day Classes | $400 (effective 7/1/2019) |
Custom Programs | $700/10 hours (effective 7/1/2017) |
Shared Custom Programs | $450/10 hours per person (2-3 students) |
Specialized Programs | $750/10 hours |