A Critical Reflection on the Book Persian Grammar Based on Transformational Theory, Authored by Mehdi Meshkatoddini

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B. Shabani
: 10.2634/Lire.22.87.109
Abstract
This research, conducted using a descriptive-analytical method and based on library resources, provides a critical review of the book Persian Grammar Based on Transformational Theory by Mahdi Meshkatoddini, which serves as the assigned textbook for the course Persian Grammar 2 in the undergraduate Persian Language and Literature curriculum. The findings indicate that the book is a valuable source for this course in terms of its presentation and discussion of many foundational topics in linguistic grammar, detailed explanation of traditional grammatical issues from a linguistic perspective, and provision of illustrative examples. However, it also exhibits noteworthy shortcomings in several areas: In terms of alignment with the official course syllabus such as the definition of theory in linguistics, an overview of various syntactic theories, and clarification of major differences between traditional and linguistic grammars; In terms of structure particularly in the flawed chapter organization, complex language, and inconsistencies in the numbering of main and subheadings; And in terms of content such as deficiencies in definitions and conceptual explanations, and inaccuracies in some examples.

These issues warrant critical attention, and this study may serve as a useful contribution toward revising and improving the book.

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Literary Research
Volume 22, Issue 87
April 2025
Pages 109-130