Minor in Persian Studies
Persian Studies, Minor — 15-19 units
The Persian minor consists of 6-10 units of lower and upper division core courses, and 5-9 units of elective courses. The program may waive the core language requirement (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.
All course work used to satisfy the requirements of the minor must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Core Courses (6 – 10 units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PRSN 101 | First Semester Persian | 4 |
| PRSN 260 | Persian Culture and Civilization in English | 3 |
| PRSN 450 | Religious Traditions in Iran | 3 |
Elective Courses (5 – 9 units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PRSN 100 | Persian Language Immersion | 3 |
| PRSN 290 | Introduction to Persian Literature in Translation | 3 |
| PRSN 550 | Persian Culture Through Films in English | 3 |
| PRSN 411 | Persian Media in English | 3 |
| PRSN 102 | Second Semester Persian | 4 |
| PRSN 103 | Third Semester Persian | 4 |
| PRSN 104 | Fourth Semester Persian | 4 |
| PRSN 206 | Basic Persian Conversation | 3 |
| PRSN 250 | Intermediate Persian | 3 |
| PRSN 350 | Advanced Persian | 3 |
| PRSN 500 | Introduction to Persian Literature | 3 |
| PRSN 530 | Topics in Persian Studies in English | 3 |
| PRSN 699 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| 1 | PRSN 101 may be waived if the student demonstrates appropriate competency through advising, by taking the placement test, or by having taken the equivalent coursework elsewhere. |