No prior knowledge of Farsi is needed to take this Level I course. It uses intensive class participation to teach you everyday interactions by focusing on phonetics, the spoken word and simple …
Kurdish Studies: A Critical Introduction
This is a 300-level course that will provide a holistic exploration of the multifaceted aspects of Kurdish life, delving deep into the vibrant traditions, struggles, and achievements of the Kurdish …
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Old Persian
This course will survey the language, main epigraphical texts, historical context, and political ideology of the Old Persian inscriptions of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BCE). The Old Persian …
Advanced Persian II
This course is designed for students who have already completed NML460H1 Advance Persian I or have an equivalent level of proficiency in Persian. Its goal is to strengthen the students reading and …
Modern Persian Poetry
This course examines Persian literature, mainly modern Persian poetry from the 19th to the 21st centuries, focusing on linguistics and literary approaches in contemporary poetry. The course includes a …
Advanced Persian I
This course is designed for students who have already completed NML360Y1 Intermediate Persian or have an equivalent level of proficiency in Persian. This course aims to develop students’ abilities at …