An introduction to the grammar and syntax of Middle Persian, or Pahlavi, language; the special script it was written in; and the connections of Pahlavi to Old Persian and New Persian languages. …
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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Iran’s Islamic Revolution
This course explores the making of the Iranian Revolution of 1978-79 and the subsequent establishment of the Islamic Republic. Framed in a comparative perspective, it explains the cultural and …
Iranian Women Reveal their Lives: The First Generation
Persian women born in the late 19th century and early decades of the 20th century grew up in a period of major political, social, and cultural change that impacted women. A course reading, Memories of …
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Iran before Islam: Introduction to Zoroastrianism
This course studies the history of Zoroastrianism, a religion born in Iran over 3,000 years ago. It analyzes its main doctrines and practices, provides an overview of its sacred literature and arts, …
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Introductory Persian II
This course is for students who passed PRS210H or demonstrate commensurate Persian skills. As a continuation of introductory Persian I, this course continues to develop students' language …