Persian (Farsi): Language, Literature, Culture (including courses in English)

• CAS LZ 111: First-Semester Modern Persian (Farsi)
  For beginners. Introduction to spoken and written Persian and to fundamentals of Persian grammar, with oral drills and written exercises.
• CAS LZ 112: Second-Semester Modern Persian (Farsi)
  For beginners. Continues CAS LZ 111. Spoken and written Persian and fundamentals of Persian grammar, with oral drills and written exercises.
• CAS LZ 211: Third-Semester Modern Persian (Farsi)
  Development of communication skills acquired in the first year (CAS LZ 111 and 112).
• CAS LZ 212: Fourth-Semester Modern Persian (Farsi)
  Continues CAS LZ 211. Development of communication skills acquired in the first year (CAS LZ 111 and 112). Satisfactory completion of CAS LZ 212 fulfills the CAS language requirement.
• CAS LZ 380: Persian Epic and Romance (in English translation)
  Introduction to the heroic and romantic narrative literature of Iran and Afghanistan. Readings include: the Persian epic Shahnameh, romances by Nezami and Jami, and Sadi's Gulistan. Discussion of the endurance of Persian myths and tales in world literature and visual forms. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS.
• CAS LZ 381: Rumi and Persian Sufi Poetry (in English translation)
  Introduction to the Persian Sufi poet Rumi's narrative and lyric writings. Focus on Islamic mysticism, the innovative aspects of Rumi's poetry, and the problem of profane vs. sacred love. All readings in English translation. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Also offered as CAS RN 348.
• CAS LZ 491: Directed Study: Persian (Farsi)
  Application form available in department.
• CAS LZ 492: Directed Study: Persian (Farsi)
  Application form available in department.

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