IDCDC
Languages of Iran 101
The many languages spoken in Iran, their families and scripts, from Glottolog and UNESCO.
Languages of Iran 101
The many languages spoken in Iran, their families and scripts, from Glottolog and UNESCO.
Level
Foundations
Who it is for
Everyone from about age 14: young people, adults, parents and newcomers. No prior knowledge is needed.
Format
Self-paced online, in plain language, with maps, figures, short quizzes and a discussion.
About 6 hours. Hours are an estimate.
What you will be able to do
- Name language families present in Iran.
- Use Glottolog to look up a language.
- Explain what language endangerment means and how it is assessed.
Modules
- A map of languages. Families and regions.
- Iranian languages. Persian and its relatives.
- Turkic, Semitic and Armenian languages. Other families in Iran.
- Keeping languages alive. Endangerment, documentation and heritage learners.
Assessment
A short check after each module, with feedback. Completion is recorded; it is not an accredited award.
Status
Draft outline for scholarly review. The lessons, readings and questions are in preparation. Completion is recorded; nothing is accredited.
Course code: IDCDC-LNG-10.