Full Description
Persian Language Pedagogy: New Trends and Innovations presents a transformative collection of research and methodologies that revolutionizes how Persian is taught and learned in modern educational settings.
This pioneering volume brings together ten chapters that bridge the gap between theoretical linguistics and practical pedagogy, offering innovative solutions to long-standing challenges in Persian language instruction - from data-driven approaches and critical pedagogy to virtual reality integration and psycholinguistic applications. The contributors examine crucial aspects of language acquisition, including compound verbs, discourse markers, and differential object marking, while addressing the complexities of teaching Persian in multicultural environments and leveraging cutting-edge technologies for enhanced learning outcomes.
Essential for Persian language educators, applied linguists, and researchers, this collection provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and implementing contemporary approaches to Persian language pedagogy. Its diverse perspectives and methodological innovations make it an indispensable resource for anyone involved in Persian language education, from experienced instructors to emerging scholars in the field.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
Chapters
Introduction
Azita H. Taleghani and Pouneh Shabani-Jadidi
Linguistic data-driven approach to Persian language pedagogy: Practical application to compound verbs
Karine Megerdoomian
Grammaticalisation of "dāshtan" in Persian
Mahbod Ghaffari
Teaching Persian as an Additional Language in Plural Societies: Towards Critically Engaged Practices in the Classroom
Nahal Akbari
5. Leaky Grammars in Instructured Second-Language Acquisition
Masoud Jasbi and Fatemeh Samavati
6. Acquisition of Persian Differential Object Marker 'rā': A Challenge for the Second Language Learners and Heritage Speakers
Azita H. Taleghani
7. Discourse Markers in Persian: Description and Instructional Options
Ali Abbasi
8. Relative Difficulty in the L2 Acquisition of the Persian Uvular Stop
Reza Falahati Ardestani
9. Innovative Technology in Language Classroom: Using Virtual Reality in Task-Based Language Teaching
Peyman Nojoumian
10. ABC or BCA: What to Teach First: A Psycholinguistic Approach to Teaching Persian as a Second Language
Pouneh Shabani-Jadidi
Name Index
Subject Index
