Courses - Fall 2026
PERS103
Beginning Persian I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must not be a native/fluent speaker of Persian. Native/fluent speakers of Persian or students who have previously attended school in Persian speaking countries should take the World Language Placement (WLP) and see the Persian Program Advisor to identify the correct Persian course for which to register.
Credit only granted for: PERS101 or PERS103.
Introduction to the fundamental grammatical structures, phonology, and orthography. Students work toward developing foundational communicative and interactional competence in Persian.
PERS201
Intermediate Persian I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PERS102; or must have appropriate World Language Placement (WLP).
Restriction: Must not be native/fluent speaker of Persian.
Development of speaking, reading, writing, listening and cultural knowledge through wide variety of activities.
PERS283
Iranian Cinema
Cross-listed with: CINE283.
Credit only granted for: PERS283, CINE283 or FILM298B.
Introduction to Iranian cinema, society, and culture. Taught in English.
Cross-listed with FILM298B. Credit only granted for PERS283, FILM283, or FILM298B.
PERS301
Advanced Persian I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PERS202; or permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.
Restriction: Must not be native/fluent speaker of Persian.
Development of speaking, reading, writing, listening and cultural knowledge through wide variety of activities, especially reading.
PERS311
Persian Media
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PERS301; or permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.
Examines issues, values, institutions of the contemporary Persian and Persianete world, primarily through analysis and discussion of current events as reported in the written and audiovisual press. Focus will be on increasing content knowledge as well as linguistic competency in Persian. Taught in Persian.
PERS371
Introduction to Persian Literature in Translation
Introduction to classical and modern canons of Persian literature in historical, esthetic, and social context. Taught in English.
PERS386
Experiential Learning
Credits:
3 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.
Pre-professional experience in research, analysis and writing in a work setting. Project proposal approved by faculty and internship sponsor.
PERS399
Directed Study in Persian
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
PERS601
Modern Persian Literature
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: Permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.
Selected readings in Persian poetry, fiction and drama covering topics related to contemporary Iranian society and culture. In Persian.
PERS632
Film and Popular Culture in the Persian-speaking World
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restriction: Must be in M.Prof.Studies: Persian (Master's) program; or must be in the Graduate Certificate of Professional Studies-Persian.
Additional information: Please visit http://www.oes.umd.edu/index.php?slab=persian-language for more information.
Study of socio-cultural, political and identity issues in the Persian-speaking world as seen through visual media, primarily film. In Persian.
PERS641
Iranian Media and International Relations
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: Permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.
Political interests and diplomatic positions of Iran in the contemporary international context as reflected in its print and electronic media. In Persian.
PERS689I
Special Topics in Persian Studies; Advanced Literacy Skills
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restricted to students in the Persian MPS program.
This integrated-skills course focuses on the development of core components of superior literacy in various domains in Persian. Emphasis is placed on register and stylistic fluidity, critical evaluation, and argumentation within such domains as media, international relations, history, and environmental studies.
This integrated-skills course focuses on the development of core components of superior literacy in various domains in Persian. Emphasis is placed on register and stylistic fluidity, critical evaluation, and argumentation within such domains as media, international relations, history, and environmental studies.
PERS689J
Special Topics in Persian Studies; Modular Studies of Persian Fine Arts
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restricted to students in the Persian MPS program.
This sheltered, content-based course focuses on the development of superior proficiency in Persian language and culture through the lens ofthe fine arts. Invited experts from domains such as architecture, performing arts, calligraphy, and painting will lead modules while students engage in scaffolded language activities across all skills in these fields.
This sheltered, content-based course focuses on the development of superior proficiency in Persian language and culture through the lens ofthe fine arts. Invited experts from domains such as architecture, performing arts, calligraphy, and painting will lead modules while students engage in scaffolded language activities across all skills in these fields.
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