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. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
• CAS LZ 112: Second-Semester Modern Persian (Farsi)
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLZ111) or equivalent. - For beginners. Continues CAS LZ 111. Spoken and written Persian and fundamentals of Persian grammar, with oral drills and written exercises. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
• CAS LZ 211: Third-Semester Modern Persian (Farsi)
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLZ112) or equivalent - Development of communication skills acquired in the first year (CAS LZ 111 and 112). Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
• CAS LZ 212: Fourth-Semester Modern Persian (Farsi)
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLZ112) or equivalent - 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. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
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• CAS LZ 315: Tradition and Modernity in Iranian Film and Literature
  This course examines how competing notions of tradition and modernity are presented in Iranian cinema. Drawing on both classical and modern Persian literary works to draw out underlying connections between the readings and the films. Effective Spring 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing-Intensive Course, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Aesthetic Exploration.
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• 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 Gorgani, Nezami and Jami. Discussion of the endurance of Persian myths and tales in world literature and visual forms. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
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• 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. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
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• CAS LZ 491: Directed Study: Persian (Farsi)
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: consent of Department and the CAS Advising Office. - Application form available in department.
• CAS LZ 492: Directed Study: Persian (Farsi)
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: consent of Department and the CAS Advising Office. - Application form available in department.