Courses
PRSN 100 : Summer Immersion Persian (10 units)
Seven-week program (equivalent to a full year of fundamental studies) designed to develop proficiency in the skills of writing and speaking Persian Language. [GE]
PRSN 101 : First Semester Persian (5 units)
First semester elementary modern Persian, designed to develop proficiency in the fundamental skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing Persian. Exploration of the geography, history, culture, and religion of the Persian-speaking world. [GE]
PRSN 102 : Second Semester Persian (5 units)
Continuation of First-Semester Persian. [GE]
PRSN 103 : Third Semester Persian (5 units)
Third semester modern Persian, designed to further develop proficiency in the fundamental skills of reading and speaking. Continued exploration of the geography, history, culture, and religion of the Persian-speaking world. [GE]
PRSN 104 : Fourth Semester Persian (5 units)
Fourth semester modern Persian, designed to further develop proficiency in the fundamental skills of reading, speaking and translating. Continued study of Persian language, literature and culture to achieve a deeper understanding. [GE]
PRSN 206 Basic Persian Conversation (3 units)
Review basic grammar; develop proficiency in the skills of listening and speaking Persian language. [GE]
PRSN 250 : Intermediate Persian (3 units)
Continued development of grammar and conversation skills. [GE]
PRSN 260 : Persian Cultures and Civilization in English (3 units)
Exploration of major themes in the development of Persian cultures and civilization from antiquity to present including, but not limited to, religions, languages, ethnicities, arts, traditions, and customs. Taught in English.
PRSN 350 : Advanced Persian (3 units)
Development of advanced language skills; focus on recognizing forms of standard and vernacular speaking.
PRSN 411 : Persian Media (3 units)
Development of Persian language through examination of current events as presented in the media in Persian and English language.
PRSN 500 : Introduction to Persian Literature (3 units)
Development of poetry and prose in the Persian literature in different periods and genres. Taught in Persian language.
PRSN 510 : Introduction to Persian Literature in Translation (3 units)
Examination of history, cultures, traditions, and religions as major themes in contemporary literature of Persian writers. Taught in English.
PRSN 600 : Topics in Persian Studies (3 units)
Introduction to Persian Languages, Literatures, Cultures, Arts, History and Cinema. Taught in English. Maybe repeated when topic varies.
PRSN 601 : Religious Traditions in Iran (3 units)
Investigation into religious traditions of Iran from the inception to the present-day. Taught in English.
PRSN 699 : Special Study (1 unit)
Written projects, in English or Persian, requiring critical analysis and interpretation of cultural or literary issues. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
PRSN 699 : Special Study (2 units)
Written projects, in English or Persian, requiring critical analysis and interpretation of cultural or literary issues. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
PRSN 699 : Special Study (3 units)
Written projects, in English or Persian, requiring critical analysis and interpretation of cultural or literary issues. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
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