Full time Course in Persian
Part time Course in Persian
Introduction
University
Department of Persian, was started with effect from 9th June, 1993, after dividing
the then Department of Foreign Languages, which was in its turn, established in
1964. It is housed in the Department of Persian, University of Mumbai, Ranade
Bhavan, 1st Floor, Vidyanagari Campus, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai - 98.
Persian has a centuries old long history in this country. Persian was still the
official language and the language of the elites when the University of Mumbai
was established in the year 1857 A.D. Even before the University came up, Persian
was widely taught in all the then existing institutions. University teaching of
Persian is almost as old as the University itself. But prior to the year 1965,
when Persian as a constitutent section was added to the former Department of Foreign
Languages, teaching of Persian Language was done by the affiliated colleges of
the University.
The separate and Independent Department
of Persian, enjoys academic freedom and ample opportunities to grow and develop
on its own independently.
VISION OR MISSION OF THE
DEPARTMENT
Persian Language is very important to our
country from cultural, social and historical points of view histories of India
are written in Persian. The contribution of Persian Language and literature towards
the sublime and noble spirit of unity in diversity is immense. Persian is an important
aid to promote and popularize Persian studies country.
Financial
aid to students: Departmental scholarship of Rs. 1,500/- for deserving students.
Student
achievements and Awards: One student was awarded Gold Medal by the University
stood among all the students who offered subjects at M.A. Degree Course Examination.
Any
formal sports / cultural events for students: Department arranges get together
of all Persian students on all important occasion such as Teacher's Day, Independence
Day, Republic Day, Id etc.
Innovations :
Historical
development of Persian language and literature in different regions of the country
with special reference to Maharashtra and Deccan.
Moreover,
the Department has recently made an attempt to explore possibility to bring the
recent modern Persian literature in general under the focus of critical scrutiny
and research. We have the students to take up research in this area.
Department
also conducts Certificate Course and Diploma Course in Persian, wherein the Colloquial
Persian as used in real life situations, in Persian speaking societies of the
world.
New Academic programmes initiated (PG. Add on courses,
self-supporting course etc.):
The course of simultaneous
interpretation is under the active consideration of the Department. The actively
exploring the possibility of introducing a course of calligraphy in Persian.
Inter-disciplinary
programmes started:
All languages students and History
students have the facilities to offer two papers of Persian as general paper.
Special
efforts taken for teaching in the Department (such as : Design of Curriculum,
The Demonstration Experiments, Evaluation methods, Preparation of resource materials,
Remedial Teaching
The Department has been designing the
curriculum whenever it is periodically revised.
The Department
has introduced direct teaching method oriented to electronic media.
Periodical
tests are arranged and the performances of the students are evaluated on object
methods.
The Department provides relevant source material
with Computer typed notes and annotation etc.
Remedial
Teaching: Extra lectures are arranged for students at the end of the terms and
difficulties are redressed by the teachers as an additional coaching before the
examination every academic year.
BEST / HEALTHY
PRACTICES OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The Department offers
various facilities to the students relating to electronic aids. We have audio-video
cassettes on relevant books. We have CDs relating to the recent development and
current affairs of Iran as well as other Persian speaking societies plus we offer
students book facilities from our Departmental library as ready reference for
their studies. We have audiocassettes of "Azfa" series of Persian learning
for beginners. These audio cassettes are in the voice of some of the broadcasters
of Radio-Iran so that students could listen to sophisticated native speakers and
should understand the subtleties of the spoken language by the elites of the native
speakers and catch the fine points of phonetics and nuances of the spoken language.
Time
to time we evaluate students. Assignments are given to the students on different
subjects and assessed.
Help Desk :
Department
of Persian,
University of Mumbai,
Ranade Bhavan, 1st floor,
Kalina Campus,
Santacruz
(E),
Mumbai - 400 098.
Tel No. 2652 83 59 (Direct)
2652 60 91 (Board) Ext. No. 319