Mohammadreza bayrami 1965iran is one of the most successful iranian authors of memoirs, fiction and war novels for young adults and adults. The title persepolis is a reference to the ancient capital of the persian empire. According to one of the authors of english book 1 for middle school english for students. Zahra ahmadi, evaluating iranian and non iranian english books in elt from a cultural point of view, international journal of language and linguistics. In spite of a rich trove of classical works mainly poems, modern iranian literature is less than a hundred years old. I got this book yesterday and i finished it in one sitting. Browne paperback published 1997 a literary history of persia vol 2.
Comparative textbook evaluation of prospect books iranian. Results of this study have implications both for teaching and materials development. Jun 26, 2009 this week in the magazine, laura secor, who is a contributor and is working on a book about iran, wrote a comment about mirhossein moussavi and ayatollah. The streets of tehran, irans capital, filled with celebration as the news spread that the hated monarchy had been overthrown. Saudi arabia, iran, and the fortyyear rivalry that unraveled culture, religion, and collective memory in the middle east. The current study was designed to explore the importance of culture in teaching english and how well cultures and cultural related topics had been taken into account in iranian and noniranian english books in elt. Ferdowsi set a model to be followed by a host of other poets later on. Kamin mohammadis top 10 iranian books best books the guardian. An evaluation of high school english textbooks in iranian efl. Lesson two in prospect 3 entitled travel begins with a. In revolutionary iran, michael axworthy guides us through recent iranian history from shortly before the 1979 islamic revolution through the summer of 2009, when iranians poured into the streets of tehran by the hundreds of thousands, demanding free, democratic government. Hi, looking for a book my father in law read as a kid in iran.
The material for this study was the locally produced english language textbook used in iranian junior high school. Moreover, iranian or noniranian books, had appreciated cultural subjects in terms of sport, place, religion, tradition, drink and job in content of the books as it was expected. Iranian efl journal english language education publishing. Digging to america by anne tyler she is the late taghi moddaressis wife the rug merchant by meg.
By glorifying the iranian historical past in heroic and elevated verses, he and other notables such as daqiqi and asadi tusi presented the ajam with a source of pride and inspiration that has helped preserve a sense of identity for the iranian people over the ages. After the 15th century, persian literature went into a decline that lasted until the 19th century. Iranian new junior high school book prospect 1 weighted. Works of renowned iranian poets out in new anthology modern poetry of iran comprises works of renowned iranian. The agony and ecstasy of irans 1979 revolution, and the islamic republic established in its wake, have inspired a profusion of literature. An evaluation of high school english textbooks in iranian. Index terms prospect 1, textbook evaluation, practicality, teachers perspective i. However, the present study tried to carry out an investigation english textbook for schools namely prospect 1. In literally thousands of books and articles, academics, pundits, historical figures, and even cartoonists have dissected iran, its convoluted politics, its rich culture, and its troubled relationship with the rest of the world. Curriculum and textbooks 2006 2009 this is a study to investigate english language teaching elt in iran as well as the extent of its compatibility with communicative pedagogy.
Irans turbulent 20th century saw various political and social upheavals, including the iranian revolution in 1979. Feb 12, 2014 the novel, first published in 1973, is one of the most popular books in iran and has become part of the national psyche. Publication of new english textbooks is a radical paradigm shift in sphere of tefl in iran from each and every aspect. Kamin mohammadis top 10 iranian books from 10thcentury epics to 21stcentury graphic novels, the author picks the books that best illuminate a country too little known in the west kamin mohammadi. Despite that, the mullahs banned it after the revolution, along with the. Saudi arabia, iran, and the fortyyear rivalry that. Niloufar talebi has joined together many iranian authors from all around the world, translated their works and put them in a book called. May 06, 2014 hi, looking for a book my father in law read as a kid in iran. The current study aimed at investigating iranian english teachers attitudes towards prospect 1, prospect 2, and prospect 3 books and to figure out if there were. Aban month 53, supplement for the third annual meeting on excavations and archaeological research in iran of iranian archaeology center. The influence of the west in the 20th century as well as the. Thus, based on the findings of this study, the textbook designers can take into account the teachers and learners preferences and perceptions when designing the new. For example i just came across these 4 new books, 2 with iranian authors, 2 with iranian characters. Critical analysis and teachers perspectives on prospect one.
Mar 06, 2017 the books here are just a sample of iranian literature. Farsinet, iranian christian persian ecommunity for farsi. Mohammad ali ghazalsofli, 1998 classical persian literature by. Prospect 1 from the series english textbooks for schools is a part of six years program that is designed to help student in order to learn english for communicative purposes using all language skills listening, speaking reading, writing. Responding to these conflicts and engaging with contemporary human rights issues in the wake of the revolution has become vital for late 20thcentury iranian authors, who have collectively given a voice to a modern iran. The revolution in iran, led by ayatollah ruhollah khomeini, was sparked by many factors, including a widening gap between the different classes of iranian. Iranian new junior high school book prospect 1 weighted against material evaluation checklist from teachers perspective touran ahour 1, farhad golpour2 1,2 department of english, tabriz branch, islamic azad university, tabriz, iran corresponding author. The essential reading list as iran emerges from decades of isolation, her ancient monuments, vibrant culture, and millennialong traditions are making sure that this intriguing nation soars to the top of every discerning travelers bucket list. Critical evaluation of iranian junior high school textbooks. May 15, 2015 i second quora users opinion and highly recommend the cambridge history of iran series. Persepolis is a autobiographical series of bande dessinees french comics by marjane satrapi that depicts her childhood up to her early adult years in iran during and after the islamic revolution.
For this purpose, eighteen male and female teachers teaching junior high. Iranian nationality and the persian language by shahrokh meskoob, john r. In farsi with english translation volume 1 persian edition. English is the most popular foreign language taught in over 100 countries crystal, 1997. Pdf authenticity of iranian english textbooks for schools. Language teaching and learning key principles ltlkp. Closed circuit history socialpolitical sketches ardeshir mohassess hardcover published 1989 see feature in the iranian.
Iranian society and politics during the period between the constitutional revolution 19051909 and the islamic revolution 19771979 iran at war irans wartime history from the safavid dynasty of the 16th and 17th century through to the 1979 revolution and beyond. Covers of the english version of persepolis books 1 and 2. The journal also welcomes researches related to these areas in iran and the middle east. Iranain authors and even iranian characters in books are showing up more and more on the literary scene. Abstract this study was an attempt to evaluate and analyze the teachers points of view toward the newly developed iranian junior high school english textbook prospect 2. Is a persian fiction story, a comical book about a man who travels to america, possibly hollywood, and gets caught up in a bunch of funny situations. Introduction as one of the three fundamental facets of. This text book written based on all language skills. They cost a lot though in both ebook and hardcopy formats. There is little real understanding of irans nuclear programme, in particular its. Omar khayyam 11th century was a poet and mathematician, who is chiefly known to englishspeaking readers for his most famous work, the rubaiyat. Namayeshgah akharin kashfiyate bastanshenasi 5253, muzeye irane bastan az 12 ta 30 abane mah 53 presentation of newest archaeological discoveries 1973 1974, archaeological museum iran, 12. Evaluating iranian and noniranian english books in elt. The shop on westwood boulevard held roughly 85% persian titles as well as books in english about iran, said owner bijan khalili, who in a phone call described his customer base as persians and those americans that are interested in persian culture in a phone call.
Evaluating iranian and noniranian english books in elt from. Prospect 1 is one of the series english textbooks for school children is designed to help the children in the first year of secondary school to learn english for communicative purposes. A brief history of irans modern literature british council. Persian names iranian names for boys and girls secrets of a blessed life how to live the life god designed your for. Iranian students study english fo r nearly seven years 3 years in secondary school, 3 y ears in high school and 1 year in preuniversity, yet the education they receive neither enables the. A history of the attempted nojeh coup detat persian edition. Discover ten of the best contemporary and 20th century iranian authors that have. The iranian nuclear crisis has dominated world politics since the beginning of the century, with the country now facing increasing diplomatic isolation, talk of military strikes against its nuclear facilities and a disastrous middle east war. Karim was born in the united states to an iranian father and a french mother. Jul 20, 2011 kamin mohammadis top 10 iranian books from 10thcentury epics to 21stcentury graphic novels, the author picks the books that best illuminate a country too little known in the west kamin mohammadi. Pages in category iranian books the following 48 pages are in this category, out of 48 total.
In order to do compare these three books, evaluation checklist adapted from. A memoir in books is a book by iranian author and professor azar nafisi. Introduction english is used as a medium of communication by onethird of the worlds population. Kelidar is one of his most noteworthy texts, a saga written over ten books that. The iranian junior high school english textbook prospect. There is an amazing art festival that will travel around the us to perform and bring awareness to the iranian arts, it is called the translation project. Persepolis 2 new york times august 22, 2004 veiled threat the guardian december 12,2003. The novel, first published in 1973, is one of the most popular books in iran and has become part of the national psyche.
While dumass embrace of all things american is typical of immigrant. If we consider the works of sadegh hedayat 19031951 in fiction and nima yushij 18951960 in poetry as the beginning of. Critical analysis and teachers perspectives on prospect. Aug 05, 2008 niloufar talebi has joined together many iranian authors from all around the world, translated their works and put them in a book called belonging, but that is not all she has done. A world between gives voice to their unique and moving stories. A mythological glance at demons in ancient iranian literature by. Im thrilled that there are so many books remaining for me to explore. Opars books iranian persian book, journal, map, conference.
After all, one of the best ways to understand another part of the world is to read works written by those who know it best, those who have lived it, those who have loved it, those who have shaped its histories. The present study was an effort to compare the evaluation of middle school english books in iran prospect 1, 2, and 3. Comparative evaluation of prospect books iranian middle. Our global readership includes linguists, teachers, students of translation, literature and language acquisition and. Published in 2003, it was on the new york times bestseller list for over one. Hillmann 1992 linguaphone persian course for english speakers. This week in the magazine, laura secor, who is a contributor and is working on a book about iran, wrote a comment about mirhossein moussavi and ayatollah ali khamenei. Lifting the veil on an iranian sex and the city telegraph june 19, 2005 an interview with marjane satrapi bookslut october 2004 a child of the iranian revolution gets graphic with bush village voice september 16, 2004 she cant go home again. Teachers perceptions of the new english textbook named.
The books here are just a sample of iranian literature. Iranianamericans, like any other immigrant community, must face the ongoing negotiations between past and present, their native home and their adopted home. I second quora users opinion and highly recommend the cambridge history of iran series. International suppliers of iranian persian books, journals, conference proceedings, cdroms, and maps in print and electronic formats. In iran there are a whole host of mystical medieval poets and thinkers rumi, hafez, saadi, khayyam each one a shakespeare in their own. Pdf evaluating iranian secondary school course books for. Prospect 1 khedir sharabian et al, 20, no major changes were made to the content of school books for 27 years interview with authors seyed behnam alavi moghaddam, available.
It can be concluded that the english textbooks used in iranian high schools cannot meet the iranian learners and teachers needs and wants since they are grammarbased. On january 16, 1979, the shah of iran left the country he had ruled for more than 37 years. Critical content analysis of english textbooks used in the iranian education system. Instruments the main instrument for collecting data in this study was questionnaire. This humorous memoir is deceptively lighthearted as firoozh dumas recounts the story of her familys move to america in 1971 after the iranian revolution. Textbook evaluation, tuckers model, prospect 2, right path to english, communicative language teaching 1. He has written more or less 40 novels, story collections and novelettes for children, teenagers and adults. The iranian efl journal is a unique and major forum devoted to discussions on english as an international language, literature and translation studies. The books include the series of english for schools entitled prospect 1, 2, and 3.
This series includes 6 books under the general name of english for schools and is divided into two 3 volumes series titled as prospect 1 to 3 for junior high school and vision 1 to 3 for senior high school level. It has been accepted that language is more than simple a system of rules. Kamin mohammadis top 10 iranian books books the guardian. Axworthy explains how that outpouring of support for an end to tyranny in iran paused and then. Iranian americans, like any other immigrant community, must face the ongoing negotiations between past and present, their native home and their adopted home. A brief history of persian literature from early persian language to revolutionary poets of 20th century. Critical content analysis of english textbooks used in the iranian.
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