Minor Program in Persian, Iranian, and Persianate Studies
Explore one of the world’s richest cultural, literary, and intellectual traditions while gaining skills and knowledge that set you apart in today’s global landscape.
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Contemporary Iranian Cinema for Advanced Speakers of Persian [PERS_V 401]
PERS 401 is a content-based course designed for advanced speakers of Persian, offering a unique opportunity to explore Iranian cinema through the Persian language.
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Sokhan at UBC
We are so excited to announce a new podcast platform for Iranian and Persianate studies at UBC!
Jan 22, 2025

Basic Persian II [PERS_V 101]
This course is a continuation of PERS 100 and focuses on further developing students’ Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational skills to the Novice High/Intermediate Low proficiency level.
Feb 10, 2025