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Persian Lecture Presents: Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis: Marta Simidchieva, Ph.D. Friday Jan 29, 3:00 p.m. Welcome to the web page for the program in Persian and Iranian studies in the Department of Near Eastern Studies (NES) at the University of Arizona. In a study cited by the Chronicle of Higher Education, our department was rated as one of the two top productive programs in the nation. Near Eastern Studies offers Bachelors' Masters' and Doctoral degrees in Persian and Iranian studies. At the BA level, students earn a BA in Near Eastern Studies with a focus in Persian language and culture. See the NES BA page for more information. Master's students earn the MA in Near Eastern Studies focusing on Persian with concentrations such as 1) language and literature; 2) history, culture & politics, and 3) linguistics. Ph.D. students can choose tracks such as 1) critical studies in modern Middle Eastern culture and society; 2) linguistics of Persian language; and 3) literatures among others. For full details and descriptions of the concentrations and tracks, visit the NES web with full program descriptions for the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Near Eastern Studies. Students wishing information on Persian language may contact Professor Kamran Talattof. More information on language proficiency may be found on the NES language page. Kamran Talattof Lecture Series in Persian Studies کمک به پیشرفت آموزش زبان و ادبیات فارسی و فرهنگ ایران In an effort to stimulate lecture and colloquia with topics focused on Persian Studies, Professor Kamran Talattof recently provided seed money for a new lecture series in his name. The money will be used for travel expenses, lodging and honoraria to bring outstanding scholars to the University to speak on various aspects of Persian studies. Lecture Series information will be posted on this page, as well as the NES Events Calendar when scheduled. Contributions to the series are gladly accepted. The Roshan Institute Graduate Fellowship for Persian and Iranian Studies was first endowed in 2003. See information page. Below is more information specific to the program in Persian and Iranian studies as well as the names of faculty who can help you design your course work. Faculty and Graduate Teaching Associates teaching courses on the Persian language and Iran: Ann Betteridge (Culture, anthropology of religion, Shiites shrines) |
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