TPSOL Center - Razi University
TPSOL Center
Goals:
Attending Persian classes in the Teaching Persian to Speakers of Other Languages (TPSOL) center at Razi University is more than just a language course; it is also an opportunity for you to discover different aspects of Iran’s culture including everyday lives, idioms, dishes, etc. Our dedicated teachers at the TPSOL center will help you not only develop your proficiency in the four language skills (i.e., listening, speaking, reading, and writing), but also improve your intercultural competence. Upon successful completion of the elementary level course, you will be able to independently communicate with Iranian citizens and meet your everyday needs.
Schedule & Scoring:Attending Persian classes in the Teaching Persian to Speakers of Other Languages (TPSOL) center at Razi University is more than just a language course; it is also an opportunity for you to discover different aspects of Iran’s culture including everyday lives, idioms, dishes, etc. Our dedicated teachers at the TPSOL center will help you not only develop your proficiency in the four language skills (i.e., listening, speaking, reading, and writing), but also improve your intercultural competence. Upon successful completion of the elementary level course, you will be able to independently communicate with Iranian citizens and meet your everyday needs.
Schedule
Prior to beginning your academic studies at Razi University, you should successfully complete at least three levels of the Persian language course at the TPSOL center. These levels count up to 280 hours of instruction (A1: 80 hrs; A2: 100 hrs; B1: 100 hrs), framed within an intensive schedule (around 16 to 24 hours of instruction each week). The entire course lasts about three months. After Level 3, the Persian Language Efficiency Test is hold either domestically by the TPSOL Center or nationally by National Organization of Educational Testing (https://sanjesh.org/). Those who pass Level 3 can attend the efficiency exam. In case of attaining 60 of 100 (for PhD applicants) and 50 out of 100 (for BA/BScand MA/Msc applicants) as the final score, the applicants can start their education at Razi University. A score of 40 out of 100 is conditional in certain circumstances under the decree of the TPSOL Center. In case of failure in the exam, Level 4 (B2: 100 hrs) and Level 5 (C1: 100hrs) should be passed, stretching the educational period up to 6 months or a semester before attending the academic courses. The schedule is subject to slight modifications depending on the exigencies.
Class Pariticipation
Persian classes at Razi University TPSOL Center are both in-person and online, with the former making up to 80 percent of the classes in general.
Assessment
Your performance in the elementary Persian language course will be evaluated based on a 200-point marking scale. To successfully complete the course, you need to gain an overall score of 65 as the minimum requirement. The following criteria are used for assessing your performance:
Class attendance 20 points: students shall attend at least 80 percent of the class.
Assignments 60 points: 10 points for each weekly or chapter-based quiz
Class dynamism 20 points: students are required to attend class activities dynamically.
Final exam 70 points: including listening, grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, reading
Oral interview 30 points: students are interviewed to assess their speaking skills after each level.
Total 100 points
Fees:
The entire educational semester for learnig Persian at Razi University TPSOL Center is 750 Euroes for five levels (480 hours). Each level costs 150 Euroes. Educational books are charged separately depending on their periodic prices. Effciency tests are charged separately as well, depending on their dynamic fees.
Catalogue:
English Arabic
Contact Us:
Address: TPSOL Center, Faculty of Strategic Sciences and Technologies, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
Email: tpsol@razi.ac.ir; azfa.raziuniversity@gmail.com
Tel: +98 83 34274864