Persian PERSIAN

PERSIAN 1A Fundamentals in Persian

Units

5

Prerequisite

Placement into PERSIAN 1A

Overlaps with PERSIAN S1AB

Restrictions: PERSIAN 1A and PERSIAN S1AB may not be taken for full credit

Designed for students with little or no exposure to Persian. Students learn the modern writing system and grammar of Persian. Facilitates basic reading, writing, and speaking skills and fosters college-level literacy in Persian culture.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

PERSIAN 1B Fundamentals in Persian

Units

5

Prerequisite

PERSIAN 1A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into PERSIAN 1B is also accepted

Overlaps with PERSIAN S1AB, PERSIAN S1BC

Restrictions: PERSIAN 1B and PERSIAN S1AB and PERSIAN S1BC may not be taken for full credit

Designed for students with little or no exposure to Persian. Students learn the modern writing system and grammar of Persian. Facilitates basic reading, writing, and speaking skills and fosters college-level literacy in Persian culture.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PERSIAN 1C Fundamentals in Persian

Units

5

Prerequisite

PERSIAN 1B with a minimum grade of C or PERSIAN S1AB with a minimum grade of C. Placement into PERSIAN 1C is also accepted

Overlaps with PERSIAN S1BC

Restrictions: PERSIAN 1C and PERSIAN S1BC may not be taken for full credit

(VI)

Designed for students with little or no exposure to Persian. Students learn the modern writing system and grammar of Persian. Facilitates basic reading, writing, and speaking skills and fosters college-level literacy in Persian culture.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PERSIAN 2A Intermediate Persian

Units

4

Prerequisite

PERSIAN 1C with a minimum grade of C or PERSIAN S1BC with a minimum grade of C. Placement into PERSIAN 2A is also accepted

Restrictions: International Studies majors and School of Humanities students have the first consideration for enrollment

(VIII)

Designed for students to advance their Persian language skills from introductory to intermediate level. Student will advance their understanding of grammar and syntax. Facilitates intermediate-level reading, writing, and speaking skills. Fosters college-level cultural literacy.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PERSIAN 2B Intermediate Persian

Units

4

Prerequisite

PERSIAN 2A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into PERSIAN 2B is also accepted

Restrictions: International Studies majors and School of Humanities students have the first consideration for enrollment

(VIII)

Designed for students to advance their Persian language skills from introductory to intermediate level. Students will advance their understanding of grammar and syntax. Facilitates intermediate-level reading, writing, and speaking skills. Fosters college-level cultural literacy.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PERSIAN 2C Intermediate Persian

Units

4

Prerequisite

PERSIAN 2B with a minimum grade of C. Placement into PERSIAN 2C is also accepted

Restrictions: International Studies majors and School of Humanities students have the first consideration for enrollment

(VIII)

Designed for students to advance their Persian language skills from introductory to intermediate level. Students will advance their understanding of grammar and syntax. Facilitates intermediate-level reading, writing, and speaking skills. Fosters college-level cultural literacy.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PERSIAN 10A Persian Peer-to-Peer Language Mentor Program

Units

1

Grading Option: Pass/Not Pass only

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times

Peer-to-Peer Language Mentor Program in which student mentors work with student mentees to increase the language skills of both participants. One hour weekly meetings. PERSIAN 10A is for language mentors.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PERSIAN 10B Persian Peer-to-Peer Language Mentor Program

Units

1

Grading Option: Pass/Not Pass only

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times

Peer-to-Peer Language Mentor Program in which student mentors work with student mentees to increase the language skills of both participants. One hour weekly meetings. PERSIAN 10B is for language mentees.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PERSIAN 150 Topics in Advanced Persian Culture

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

In-depth examination of major works in premodern and modern Persian literature and/or the arts, with specific emphasis upon historical and cultural context and relevant societal issues and trends. Course is conducted in English.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PERSIAN 165A Modern Iran: Cinema and the City

Units

4

Same as ANTHRO 165A

Exploring modern Iran through film, literature, photography, travel writing, and philosophy and social science texts that introduce students to important concepts in post-colonial studies, social thought, war culture, religion, and media as experienced through the paradigm of a non-Western modernity.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PERSIAN 199 Independent Study

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Independent research with Persian faculty.

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections)