Farsi Writing Systems
The Persian language uses an abjad writing system consisting of 32 letters only for consonants. Vowels are written with diacritics or a combination of consonant letters. The Farsi writing system is very similar to the Arabic writing system and the alphabet is similar to the Cyrillic alphabet. Farsi is written from right to left with the exception of numerals which are written from left to right. The letters are very artistic and the writing seems as though it is calligraphy.
Reflection on the Reading: "How the Brain Handles Languages"
I found it really interesting to read about the different functions and hemispheres of the brain. It surprising to know that so many parts of the brain play a role in the acquisition of a new language. When I took psychology, I learned that it was difficult to learn a language after a certain age because Broca's and Wernicke's area became smaller. However, the whole brain contributes to the learning of a new languages - not just Broca's and Wernicke's area. For example, speech production and comprehension are two aspects of language learning that rely on various parts of the brain.
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