HIST261 HISTORICAL READINGS IN PERSIAN I
| Course Code: | 2400261 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | History |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | - |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- To familiarize students with the Persian alphabet and basic grammatical structures.
- To introduce key historical terminology and phrases commonly found in Persian texts.
- To develop students' ability to read and interpret historical documents in Persian.
- To enhance translation skills and comprehension of historical narratives in Persian.
- To provide a contextual understanding of Persian historical sources and their significance in historiography.
Course Content
This course attempts at teaching history students to read history texts in Persian alphabets and language.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Recognize and accurately read the Persian script.
- Understand basic Persian grammar and historical vocabulary.
- Translate simple historical texts from Persian into their native language.
- Analyze the content and context of Persian historical sources.
- Apply their reading skills to further studies in Persian-language historical research.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | are familiar with general world historical periods and trends; demonstrate knowledge of key facts, ideas, societies, organizations, cultures, structures and processes related to a variety of historical contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | are familiar with existing scholarly literature, historiography and historical methodology; and have developed the ability to approach them critically. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | are acquainted with interdisciplinary approaches. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | are able to generate research questions and conduct independent historical research by locating and analyzing primary and/or secondary sources; can construct viable arguments based on source interpretation. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | have developed sufficient English language skills; additionally, they have acquired the skill to read both printed texts and manuscripts in Ottoman Turkish. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | are able to present research results both in oral and written form. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | are able to work individually or as part of a team. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | are equipped with academic ethics. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | are aware of modern day issues and current events; have the skills and knowledge to generate informed opinions. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution