Persian Language

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Requirements

Program Structure

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Persian Language
Institution
King Saud University
Location
Saudi Arabia
Total Tuition
$ 29870
Intakes
September
Application deadline
January
Application Fee
133
Program Description

The program aims to develop fluency in Persian while building professional translation skills. It highlights the strategic importance of the language due to its use by approximately 140 million people across Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. 

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King Saud University
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Learning Outcomes

Graduates are expected to achieve specific competencies that align with both academic standards and the Saudi labor market:
  • Linguistic Proficiency: Mastery of reading, writing, and speaking in Persian, utilizing the commonalities with the Arabic alphabet to accelerate fluency.
  • Translation & Interpretation Mastery: Ability to perform written translation and oral interpretation in specialized fields, including economic, media, legal, and political sectors.
  • Cultural & Historical Depth: A solid foundation in Persian culture and civilization, enabling students to act as intercultural mediators.
  • Technical & Research Skills: Proficiency in using modern linguistic tools, specialized dictionaries, and computers to enhance professional performance and conduct academic research.
  • Professional Responsibility: Commitment to the ethical standards of translation and the ability to work effectively in both independent and collaborative environments.

Requirements

  • Academic Qualification: A high school diploma or its equivalent with a high academic score (typically 90% or higher is recommended).
  • Standardized Testing (Saudi Nationals):
    • General Aptitude Test (GAT): Mandatory for entry into the track.
    • Achievement Test (SAAT): Used to calculate the composite admission score.
  • Common First Year (CFY): Students must first complete the Humanities Colleges Track. Specialization in the Persian major occurs after the CFY, based on the student’s cumulative GPA and available seats.
  • International Students: May apply through the Study in Saudi portal. Non-Arabic speakers are typically required to complete an Arabic language diploma before starting the bachelor’s program.
  • Age and Fitness: Applicants must generally be between 17 and 25 years old and pass a medical fitness examination.

Program Structure

Common First Year

First Year – First Semester

Course Code Course Name Compulsory / Optional Credit Hours University / College / Department
ENGL 100 English Language Compulsory 6 University
NHG 101 University Skills Compulsory 3 University
TQN 102 Computer Skills Compulsory 3 University
FGB 101 Fitness and Health Culture Compulsory 1 University
STAT 102 Introduction to Statistics Compulsory 3 University


First Year – Second Semester

Course Code Course Name Compulsory Credit Hours Department
160 Listening and Speaking (1) Compulsory 4 Department
161 Writing (1) Compulsory 2 Department
162 Reading (1) Compulsory 4 Department
163 Grammar (1) Compulsory 2 Department
165 Phonetics Compulsory 2 Department
166 Vocabulary (1) Compulsory 2 Department


Second Year – First Semester

Course Code Course Name Compulsory Credit Hours College / Department
ARB 118 Reading Skills Compulsory 2 College
260 Listening and Speaking (2) Compulsory 3 Department
261 Writing (2) Compulsory 2 Department
262 Reading (2) Compulsory 3 Department
263 Grammar (2) Compulsory 2 Department
264 Vocabulary (2) Compulsory 2 Department
265 Linguistic Borrowing Compulsory 2 Department


Second Year –Second Semester

Course Code Course Name Compulsory Credit Hours College / Department
ARB 100 Writing Skills Compulsory 2 College
270 Listening and Speaking (3) Compulsory 3 Department
271 Writing (3) Compulsory 2 Department
272 Reading (3) Compulsory 3 Department
273 Grammar (3) Compulsory 2 Department
274 Persian Language Culture Compulsory 2 Department
275 Terminology Studies Compulsory 2 Department

Third Year – First Semester

Course Code Course Name Compulsory Credit Hours College / Department
ARB 234 Grammar (1) Compulsory 3 College
360 Listening and Speaking (4) Compulsory 3 Department
361 Writing (4) Compulsory 2 Department
362 Reading (4) Compulsory 3 Department
363 Grammar (4) Compulsory 2 Department
364 Introduction to Linguistics Compulsory 2 Department
365 Introduction to Translation Compulsory 2 Department


Third Year – Second Semester

Course Code Course Name Compulsory Credit Hours College / Department
ARB 255 Specialized Writing Compulsory 2 College
370 Introduction to Semantics Compulsory 2 Department
371 Contrastive Readings between Arabic and Persian Compulsory 2 Department
372 Introduction to Stylistics Compulsory 2 Department
373 Military and Security Translation Compulsory 4 Department
374 Translation in Political and Legal Fields Compulsory 4 Department


Fourth Year – First Semester

Course Code Course Name Compulsory Credit Hours College / Department
ARB 350 Applied Stylistics Compulsory 3 College
460 Translation of Islamic Texts Compulsory 2 Department
461 Computer Applications in Translation Compulsory 2 Department
462 Issues and Problems in Translation Compulsory 3 Department
463 Translation of Social Texts Compulsory 3 Department
464 Oral Translation (1) Compulsory 2 Department
465 Scientific Research Methodology Compulsory 2 Department


Fourth Year – Second Semester

Course Code Course Name Compulsory Credit Hours Department
470 Scientific and Technical Translation Compulsory 2 Department
471 Literary Translation Compulsory 2 Department
472 Project Compulsory 4 Department
473 Oral Translation (2) Compulsory 3 Department
474 Translation of Commercial and Economic Fields Compulsory 3 Department
475 Translation of Media Texts Compulsory 3 Department

University Requirements

The student must choose (2) credit hours from the following courses:

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
SAL 100 Studies in Sirah (Prophet’s Life) 2
SAL 101 Fundamentals of Islamic Culture 2
SAL 102 Family in Islam 2
SAL 103 Economic System in Islam 2
SAL 104 Political System in Islam 2
SAL 105 Human Rights 2
SAL 106 Medical Fqih 2
SAL 107 Work Ethic 2
SAL 108 Contemporary Issues 2
SAL 109 Women’s Role in Development 2
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Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Bachelor
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
48
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Contact Admission
King Saud University
Phone Number
+966114696666
Email
languages@ksu.edu.sa

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