Course of Studies

 

The Department of Iranian Studies offers: a 3-year undergraduate course (B.A.); a 2-year postgraduate course (M.A.); and a Ph.D. course. The Department educates specialists in Persian and Pashto, in social and cultural issues of Iran and Afghanistan, in Persian and Afghan literature and culture as well as in the religions, philosophy and art of Iran and Afghanistan.

Studies’ programme – BA

Studies’ programme – MA

 

Learning outcomes in the field of Oriental Studies, specialty of Iranian Studies

first cycle degree studies – general academic profile

 

 

 

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Learning outcomes in the field of Oriental Studies, specialty of Iranian Studies.

A graduate of first cycle degree studies in the field of Oriental Studies, specialty of Iranian Studies:

Reference to learning outcomes in the areas of study pertinent to humanities

KNOWLEDGE

K_W01

has basic knowledge of the place and importance of Oriental studies in the humanities and their specificity in relation to the subject and methodology

H1A_W01

K_W02

has organized general knowledge (including terminology, theory and methodology) in the scope of cultural studies

H1A_W02

H1A_W03

K_W03

knows and understands basic philosophical trends and terms as well as the role of philosophical reflection in culture shaping processes

H1A_W05

K_W04

has basic knowledge in the range of theory of humanities (literary studies or linguistics or history) necessary to understand chosen cultural aspects

H1A_W03

H1A_W07

K_W05

has detailed and organized knowledge of literature and writings of Iran; can name and characterize most important phenomena/trends/literary texts/writings of Iran

H1A_W04

 

K_W06

has detailed and organized knowledge of history of Iran and Afghanistan

   H1A_W04

K_W07

has detailed and organized knowledge of philosophy and religion of Iran and Afghanistan

H1A_W04

K_W08

has detailed and organized knowledge of art and aesthetics in Iran

H1A_W04

 

K_W09

has detailed and organized knowledge of socio-cultural issues in Iran and Afghanistan within the scope of natural environment and ethnic, demographic and political situation

H1A_W04

K_W10

can name and characterize basic cultural phenomena of Iran and Afghanistan

H1A_W04

K_W11

has organized knowledge of natural, geopolitical and economic environment and their importance for the historical and contemporary situation of Iran and Afghanistan

 H1A_W04

K_W12

has extensive knowledge of Persian language (its structure, history, script)

and basic knowledge of the second Oriental language (Dari/Pashto/Turkish/Hindi /Hebrew/Arabic, Arabic preferred)

H1A_W03

H1A_W04

H1A_W09

K_W13

is aware of the complex nature of Persian language, its place and significance in the cultural and historical context of Iran and Afghanistan

H1A_W09

K_W14

is aware of the linguistic variety and its influence on the cultural and political situation of the world

H1A_W09

K_W15

has rudimentary knowledge of translation rules from  the Persian language into Polish

H1A_W09

K_W16

demonstrates basic grasp of contemporary cultural life of Iran and Afghanistan

H1A_W10

K_W17

knows the state of research in chosen aspects pertaining to Iran / Afghanistan

H1A_W06

K_W18

knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of chosen theories and schools of research within the scope of cultural and literary studies, linguistics, philosophy and religion studies and history

H1A_W07

K_W19

knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of local traditions in Iran / Afghanistan

H1A_W07

K_W20

knows and understands the basic terms and rules of copyright and protection of intellectual property

H1A_W08

 

SKILLS

K_U01

can search for, analyze, evaluate and use information from different sources

H1A_U01

K_U02

can indicate sources of cultural differences in Iran and Afghanistan

H1A_U05

K_U03

can use the basic terminology from the domain of philosophy and religion of Iran and Afghanistan

H1A_U04

K_U04

can use the knowledge of history of Iran and Afghanistan to analyze and interpret events taking place in the modern world

H1A_U02

H1A_U05

K_U05

can appropriately place Iran and Afghanistan in the context of circumstances pertinent to natural, geopolitical and economic environment

H1A_U05

K_U06

can read, analyze and interpret literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Iran / Afghanistan and appropriately place them in their cultural context

H1A_U05

K_U07

can compare and perceive interrelations between chosen literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Iran / Afghanistan and the issues within the scope of tradition and modern times 

H1A_U05

K_U08

can analyze most important phenomena/trends in art (painting, sculpture, architecture, other fields) of Iran and Afghanistan

H1A_U05

K_U09

can use the knowledge of socio-cultural issues of Iran / Afghanistan in typical professional situations

H1A_U04

K_U10

can indicate most important intellectual problems, dilemmas, aesthetic preferences taking shape inside the culture of Iran / Afghanistan

H1A_U04

K_U11

has a good command of a foreign language at least at the B2 level

H1A_U10

K_U12

has a good command of Persian language at the intermediate level  

and the second Oriental language (Dari/Pashto/Turkish/Hindi/Hebrew/Arabic, Arabic preferred) at the elementary level

H1A_U09

H1A_U10

K_U13

can analyze and interpret source texts in the Persian language

H1A_U10

K_U14

can translate literary texts and writings from the Persian language into Polish

H1A_U10

K_U15

can interpret key terms from the culture of Iran / Afghanistan through linguistic/philological analysis

H1A_U08

 

K_U16

can fluently use the script of the Persian language and the necessary tools to learn and analyze it (traditional and electronic dictionaries, lexicons, linguistic corpora, data bases, etc.)

H1A_U10

K_U17

can properly function in the linguistic and cultural environment of Iran

H1A_U07

K_U18

has the necessary skills to prepare seminar papers: can select and find sources and analyses in Persian language, knows the methodology of writing seminar papers

H1A_U08

 

K_U19

can use basic knowledge in the scope of methodology of cultural research in a seminar paper

H1A_U02

K_U20

can choose and formulate a subject of a BA thesis, select and find sources in the Persian language, make references to basic theoretical approaches

H1A_U08

K_U21

has a skill in presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of Iran in Polish and in Persian language taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of Iran

H1A_U09

K_U22

has a skill at formulating own opinions and conclusions in writing and in speech both in Polish and in Persian language

H1A_U06

H1A_U09

K_U23

has the ability of substantive argumentation with the use of other authors’ views

H1A_U06

K_U24

can use electronic and internet tools both in Polish and in Persian language

H1A_U07

K_U25

can communicate with specialists in the fields of academic research and in academic disciplines pertinent to the Oriental studies using contemporary IT technology

H1A_U07

K_U26

can acquire knowledge independently and develop research skills following the research supervisor’s instructions

H1A_U03

 

SOCIAL COMPETENCES

K_K01

understands the need to learn all one’s life

H1A_K01

K_K02

can cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations

H1A_K02

K_K03

can establish relations and cooperate with representatives of Iran and Afghanistan cultures

H1A_K02

K_K04

can set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity

H1A_K03

K_K05

has awareness of the cultural distinctness and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding modern world

H1A_K04

H1A_K05

K_K06

sees the need of dialogue between cultures

H1A_K04

H1A_K05

K_K07

is aware of significance the culture of Iran and Afghanistan has for the culture of the world

H1A_K05

K_K08

acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of Iran and Afghanistan

H1A_K05

H1A_K06

K_K09

perceives the positive socio-cultural values of Iran and Afghanistan and possibility to use them in own personal development and effective intercultural communication

H1A_K01

H1A_K04

H1A_K05

 

 

Learning outcomes in the field of Oriental Studies, specialty Iranian Studies

second cycle degree studies – general academic profile

 

 

 

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Learning outcomes in the field of Oriental Studies, specialty Iranian Studies.

 

A graduate of second cycle degree studies in the field of Oriental Studies, specialty Iranian Studies:

Reference to learning outcomes in the areas of study pertinent to humanities

KNOWLEDGE

K_W01

has in-depth and detailed knowledge (including terminology, theory and methodology) in literary studies or linguistic studies or philosophy and religion studies or history

H2A_W01

H2A_W02

K_W02

has extended knowledge of particular problems pertaining to the cultures of the Orient or Africa (within the scope of culture and literature or language or philosophy and religion or history and socio-political issues) in a comparative perspective

H2A_W03

H2A_W05

 

K_W03

has extended knowledge of particular problems pertaining to the culture of a Iran/Afghanistan (within the scope of culture and literature or language or philosophy and religion or history and socio-political issues)

H2A_W04

K_W04

has extended and deepened knowledge of the Persian language  

H2A_W09

K_W05

has detailed knowledge pertaining to the state of research on chosen issues related Iran/Afghanistan as well as in-depth knowledge of research centers in Poland and all over the world

H2A_W06

K_W06

knows and understands advanced analysis and interpretation methods of various products of Persian culture, characteristic of chosen traditions, theories, research schools within the scope of linguistics or literary and cultural studies or philosophy and religion studies or history   

H2A_W07

K_W07

knows and understands the local academic tradition (methods of analysis, interpretation and evaluation) in the context of Iran/Afghanistan

H2A_W07

K_W08

demonstrates good grasp of contemporary cultural life of Iran/Afghanistan

H2A_W10

K_W09

has genuine knowledge of rules of communication, writing, reading in Persian language

H2A_W09

K_W10

has wide and profound knowledge of the structures and social relations as well as socio-cultural behaviours of Iran/Afghanistan in the scope conditioning professional social and intercultural verbal communication

H2A_W01

K_W11

knows and understands the rules of copyright and intellectual property management

H2A_W08

 

SKILLS

K_U01

can search for, analyze, evaluate and use information from different sources and can form critical judgement on its basis

H2A_U01

K_U02

can indicate sources of cultural differences of Iran/Afghanistan, also on the basis of source materials

H2A_U02

K_U03

can acquire knowledge independently and enhance research skills as well as develop abilities to build a professional career

H2A_U03

K_U04

can use the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies to expand knowledge of humanities

H2A_U04

K_U05

can use the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies to solve problems relating to cultural differences in professional situations

H2A_U04

K_U06

can use the terminology from the domain of philosophy and religion of Iran and Afghanistan to analyze and interpret religious phenomena, ethical motives and human behaviours, as well as cultural differences

H2A_U02

K_U07

can detect relationship between the development of philosophical and religious ideas of Iran/Afghanistan and social, cultural and economic processes

H2A_U01

H2A_U02

K_U08

can read, analyze and interpret advanced literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Iran/Afghanistan and appropriately place them in their cultural context

H2A_U02

H2A_U05

K_U09

can compare and thoroughly analyze interrelations between chosen literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Iran/Afghanistan and the issues within the scope of tradition and modern times

H2A_U01

H2A_U02

H2A_U05

K_U10

can carry out a critical analysis and interpretation of different products of culture of Iran/Afghanistan in a way which is appropriate to a chosen tradition, theory and research school within the scope of linguistics or literary and cultural studies or philosophy and religion studies or history, employing unique approaches that take into account the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies

H2_U05

K_U11

can analyze most important phenomena in the area of history, socio-political, linguistic or cultural situation of Iran/Afghanistan

H2A_U05

K_U12

can evaluate, select and explain most important products of contemporary culture in Iran/Afghanistan

H2A_U07

K_U13

can select and translate into Polish most valuable literary works/writings of Iran

H2A_U07

H2A_U11

K_U14

has a good command of a foreign language at least at the B2+ level

H2A_U11

K_U15

has a good command of Persian language at the advanced level

H2A_U11

K_U16

can behave in a professional way, react verbally and mediate in communication and negotiations in a chosen socio-cultural context of Iran/ Afghanistan

H2A_U08

K_U17

can choose and formulate a subject of an MA thesis, select and find sources in Persian language, make references to a range of theoretical approaches and other sources

H2A_U03

H2A_U09

 

K_U18

has superior skill at presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of Iran/Afghanistan in Polish and in Persian language taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of Iran/Afghanistan

H2A_U10

K_U19

has superior skill at formulating own opinions and conclusions in writing and in speech both in Polish and in a Persian language

H2A_U09

K_U20

has superior skill in substantive argumentation with the use of other authors’ views

H2A_U06

K_U21

can expertly use advanced electronic and internet tools in Polish and in Persian language

H2A_U08

 

SOCIAL COMPETENCES

K_K01

understands the need to learn all one’s life, can inspire and organize other people’s process of learning

H2A_K01

K_K02

can actively cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations

H2A_K02

K_K03

can actively establish relations and cooperate with representatives of other cultures

H2A_K02

K_K04

can set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity

H2A_K03

K_K05

is open to new ideas and trends as well as cultural diversity

H2A_K01

K_K06

has awareness of the differences stemming from cultural, religious and philosophical variety and their influence on shaping social and political attitudes as well as economic processes

H2A_K03

H2A_K04

K_K07

understands responsibility and ethical issues that come with imparting knowledge of Iran and Afghanistan

H2A_K04

H2A_K05

K_K08

understands and appreciates the value of tradition and cultural heritage of one’s own country and of Iran and Afghanistan

H2A_K05

K_K09

can see the need to enrich one’s own tradition by adding positive philosophical, social and cultural values of Iran and Afghanistan, treats cultural synergy as an added value

H2A_K01

H2A_K02

H2A_K06

K_K10

actively acts in aid of mutual understanding and effective intercultural communication, cultural and economic cooperation, domestic contacts and ones in Iran and Afghanistan

H2A_K04

H2A_K05

H2A_K06

K_K11

actively acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural heritage and most important products of contemporary culture in Iran and Afghanistan

H2A_K04

H2A_K05

H2A_K06

K_K12

can use linguistic and cultural competences in professional situations such as aid programmes, government programmes, immigration problems, national security issues

H2A_K04

 

Research:

The Department of Iranian Studies provides research in the following fields:

– History of Iran and Afghanistan

– Classical and Modern Persian Literature

– Archetypical Nations in the Culture of Iran and Afghanistan

– Classical and Modern Persian Philosophical and Religious Thought

– Contemporary Discourse on Politics and Religion

– Shi’ite Thought

– Sufism

– Social and Cultural Issues of Iran and Afghanistan

– Interdisciplinary Euro-Asian Nations

– Bio-sociolinguistics

– Persian, Dari and Pashto Language