Modern Languages and Literatures – Persian Studies
College of Liberal & Creative Arts
Dean: Dr. Andrew Harris
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Humanities Building, Room 475
Phone: (415) 338-1421
Chair: Charles Egan
Coordinator: Mitra Ara
Email: persian@sfsu.edu
Website: mll.sfsu.edu/persian-program/
Program Scope
The Minor in Persian Studies is a multidisciplinary program for students seeking greater knowledge and understanding of Persian speaking nations of Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, and the Greater Iran, by studying New Persian language, literature, history, culture, religion, films, and various other topics from ancient to contemporary times.
The Persian minor consists of 15-19 units of lower- and upper-division core and elective courses. The program may waive the core language requirement (PRSN 101) if the student demonstrates appropriate competency through advising, by taking the placement test, or by having taken the equivalent coursework elsewhere. Students must pass a minimum of 15 units to successfully complete the minor.
PRSN 100 Persian Language Immersion (Units: 3)
Proficiency in the skills of listening, writing, reading, and speaking the Persian language. Exploration of the geography and culture of the Persian-speaking countries.
Course Attributes:
- Social Justice
- C2: Humanities
- Global Perspectives
PRSN 101 First Semester Persian (Units: 4)
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.
Course Attributes:
- Social Justice
- Global Perspectives
- C2: Humanities
PRSN 102 Second Semester Persian (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: PRSN 101 or equivalent.
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
- C2: Humanities
PRSN 103 Third Semester Persian (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: PRSN 101, PRSN 102, or equivalents.
Course Attributes:
- Social Justice
- Global Perspectives
- C2: Humanities
PRSN 104 Fourth Semester Persian (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: PRSN 103 or equivalent.
PRSN 206 Basic Persian Conversation (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: PRSN 102 or equivalent.
Course Attributes:
- Social Justice
- Global Perspectives
- C2: Humanities
PRSN 250 Intermediate Persian (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: PRSN 206 or equivalent.
Course Attributes:
- Social Justice
- Global Perspectives
- C2: Humanities
PRSN 260 Persian Culture and Civilization in English (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: First-year composition or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
- C2: Humanities
- Social Justice
PRSN 290 Introduction to Persian Literature in Translation (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: ENG 114 or equivalent.
Course Attributes:
- C3 or C2: Humanities/Lit.
- C2: Humanities
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
PRSN 350 Advanced Persian (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: PRSN 250 or equivalent.
PRSN 411 Persian Media in English (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities
- Global Perspectives
PRSN 450 Religious Traditions in Iran (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities
- Global Perspectives
PRSN 500 Introduction to Persian Literature (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: PRSN 350 or equivalent.
PRSN 530 Topics in Persian Studies in English (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: GE Area E.
PRSN 550 Persian Culture Through Films in English (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities
- Social Justice
- Global Perspectives
PRSN 699 Independent Study (Units: 1-3)
Prerequisite: PRSN 350 or equivalent.