ایرانِ عزیز تَسلیَت

ایرانِ عزیز تَسلیَت

Our hearts stand with the people of Iran.
From homes to streets, from silence to sorrow,
May comfort reach every soul touched by pain.
Our thoughts are with those who continue to endure loss, hardship, and uncertainty.

Vancouver Persian Book Festival 2025

Vancouver Persian Book Festival 2025

The Vancouver Persian Book Festival will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at UBC Robson Square, Theatre Room (C300) and Theatre Foyer (C305).

The festival will feature an exhibition of books from dozens of publishers and authors from Iran, Afghanistan, and abroad, alongside cultural and literary sessions, including book launches and presentations by local authors and publishers in Vancouver.

Writers, critics, and cultural figures will be present. The event is supported by publishers, media outlets, and cultural, literary, and academic associations in Vancouver.

Free and open to all.

For more information: info@farsibookfestival.org

Address:
UBC Robson Square
Theatre Room (C300) and Theatre Foyer (C305)
800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E7
Parking Entrance: 977 Howe Street (Howe & Nelson Intersection)

دومین جشنوارهٔ کتاب فارسی ونکوور

دومین جشنوارهٔ کتاب فارسی ونکوور در روز شنبه، سوم می ۲۰۲۵ از ساعت ۹ صبح تا ۵ بعدازظهر در سالن آمفی‌تئاتر و فوایر دانشگاه بریتیش کلمبیا (UBC Robson Square) برگزار خواهد شد

این جشنواره شامل نمایشگاه کتاب‌های ناشران و نویسندگان از ایران، افغانستان و دیگر نقاط خواهد بود و نشست‌های فرهنگی و ادبی نیز از جمله رونمایی و معرفی کتاب‌های جدید برگزار می‌شود

با حضور نویسندگان، منتقدان و چهره‌های فرهنگی و ادبی. این رویداد با حمایت ناشران، رسانه‌ها و انجمن‌های فرهنگی و پژوهشی ونکوور برگزار می‌شود

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Classical Persian Historiography [ASIA_V-570]

Classical Persian Historiography

Apr 25, 2025

Introductory medallion (shamsa), from Bal`ami's History, Chester Beatty Library.

History of Iran from the Sasanians to the Safavids [ASIA 393]

History of Iran from the Sasanians to the Safavids

History of Iran from the Sasanians to the Safavids - Portrait of Shah Ismail: © The Trustees of the British Museum. Shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) licence.

Classical Persian Historiography [ASIA_V-570]

Classical Persian Historiography

[ASIA_V-570]

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Duration: 6 hours a week offered in Summers II

2025 | Summer II

Mon-Wed | 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Credits: 3

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History of Iran from the Sasanians to the Safavids [ASIA 393]

History of Iran from the Sasanians to the Safavids

[ASIA 393]

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Duration: 4 hours a week offered in Summer I

2025 | Summer I

Mon-Wed | 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Credits: 3

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Persianate Sufism [ASIX_V 467]

Persianate Sufism

[ASIX_V 467]

Course Overview

Explore diverse and experiential interpretations of Islam through Sufi literature, art, music, and rituals. Interdisciplinary deep dive into the rich spiritual and artistic legacies of major Sufi figures across Islamic history inclding Attar, Mowlavi, Rumi and Hafiz.

Course Details

Duration: 3 hours a week – offered in Fall semester every other year

Mon-Wed | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

  • Second-Year students and above also available for Masters and PhD students with slightly different requirements.

Grade Breakdown

  • Asynchronous Lectures with Activities: 20%
  • Weekly Reading Responses: 15%
  • Online Discussions: 15%
  • Mid-Term Project 1: 10%
  • Mid-Term Project 2: 10%
  • Final Project: 30%

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Topics in Classical Persian Language and Culture [PERS_V 480]

Topics in Classical Persian Language and Culture

[PERS_V 480]

Course Overview

Accurate reading, understanding, and critical analysis of Classical Persian literary, fiction and non-fiction texts in Persian. Sections will include Classical Persian lyrical Poetry, Classical Persian Didactic and Romantic Poetry, Classical Persian Didactic and Romantic Prose, Classical Court Poetry and Prose, The earliest Animal Fables in Persian, etc.

Course Details

Duration: 3 hours a week – offered in Fall semester every other year

Multiple Times and Days including, Mon-Wed | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Credits: 3-9

Prerequisites: Either of the following 

Grade Breakdown

  • Weekly Reading Responses: 20%
  • Recorded Read-Alouds of Primary Texts: 10%
  • Interactive Class Participation: 20%
  • Mid-Term Video or Podcast: 10%
  • Final Project: 20%
  • Final exam: 20%

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Persian Language Course Placement and Sequence Policy

Students must take Persian language courses in the correct sequence, based on their actual proficiency. While some pairs (e.g., PERS 200/201 or 300/301) may be taken in either order, students may not register for a lower-level course after completing a higher-level one (e.g., completing PERS 201 and then taking PERS 104 or 101).

Placement is required for most courses to ensure appropriate class placement. The Department of Asian Studies may withdraw students if their placement is inaccurate.

Enrolling out of sequence affects learning and placement integrity. Please consult the Persian language program or a placement advisor to find your correct starting point.

Sufism in Persian Literature [PERS_V 460]

Sufism in Persian Literature

[PERS_V 460]

Course Overview

Advanced readings in Persian Sufi literature, including poetry and prose of literary giants like Attar, Mowlavi, Hafiz and Sa’di.

Course Details

Duration: 3 hours a week – offered in Fall semester every other year

Mon-Wed | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Either of the following 

Grade Breakdown

  • Weekly Reading Responses: 20%
  • Recorded Read-Alouds of Primary Texts: 10%
  • Interactive Class Participation: 20%
  • Mid-Term Video or Podcast: 10%
  • Final Project: 20%
  • Final exam: 20%

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Persian Language Course Placement and Sequence Policy

Students must take Persian language courses in the correct sequence, based on their actual proficiency. While some pairs (e.g., PERS 200/201 or 300/301) may be taken in either order, students may not register for a lower-level course after completing a higher-level one (e.g., completing PERS 201 and then taking PERS 104 or 101).

Placement is required for most courses to ensure appropriate class placement. The Department of Asian Studies may withdraw students if their placement is inaccurate.

Enrolling out of sequence affects learning and placement integrity. Please consult the Persian language program or a placement advisor to find your correct starting point.

Short Story for Advanced Speakers of Persian [PERS_V 400]

Short Story for Advanced Speakers of Persian

[PERS_V 400]

Course Overview

Reading and understanding modern Persian short stories in Persian.

Course Details

Duration: 3 hours a week – Offered in fall semester every year

Tue-Th | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Either of the following 

Grade Breakdown

  • Class Activities: 15 points
  • Reading discussions: 10 points
  • Mid-Term: 20
  • Final Project: 30 points
  • Final Exam: 25 points

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Persian Language Course Placement and Sequence Policy

Students must take Persian language courses in the correct sequence, based on their actual proficiency. While some pairs (e.g., PERS 200/201 or 300/301) may be taken in either order, students may not register for a lower-level course after completing a higher-level one (e.g., completing PERS 201 and then taking PERS 104 or 101).

Placement is required for most courses to ensure appropriate class placement. The Department of Asian Studies may withdraw students if their placement is inaccurate.

Enrolling out of sequence affects learning and placement integrity. Please consult the Persian language program or a placement advisor to find your correct starting point.

Topics in Modern Persian Language, Literature and Culture [PERS_V 380]

Topics in Modern Persian Language, Literature and Culture

[PERS_V 380]

Course Overview

Study of modern Persian language through culturally rich and varied material such as satire, popular culture, songs, and modern poetry and prose. (Topics vary from section to section.)

Course Details

Duration: 3 hours a week – offered in Winter semester every other year

Multiple Times and Days

Credits: 3-9

Prerequisites: Either of the following 

Grade Breakdown

  • Weekly Reading Responses: 20%
  • Recorded Read-Alouds of Primary Texts: 10%
  • Interactive Class Participation: 20%
  • Mid-Term Video or Podcast: 10%
  • Final Project: 20%
  • Final exam: 20%

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Persian Language Course Placement and Sequence Policy

Students must take Persian language courses in the correct sequence, based on their actual proficiency. While some pairs (e.g., PERS 200/201 or 300/301) may be taken in either order, students may not register for a lower-level course after completing a higher-level one (e.g., completing PERS 201 and then taking PERS 104 or 101).

Placement is required for most courses to ensure appropriate class placement. The Department of Asian Studies may withdraw students if their placement is inaccurate.

Enrolling out of sequence affects learning and placement integrity. Please consult the Persian language program or a placement advisor to find your correct starting point.

Persian Media [PERS_V 310]

Persian Media

[PERS_V 310]

Course Overview

Reading, understanding and participating in contemporary registers of Persian as used in newspapers, radio/TV, as well as in online news and social media.

Course Details

Duration: 3 hours a week – offered in Winter semester every other year

Mon-Wed | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Either of the following 

Grade Breakdown

  • Projects (Individual and Group) = 30%
  • Final Exam = 30%
  • Mid Term Exam = 20 %
  • Weekly reflections and assignments = 10%
  • Participation and Attendance = 10%

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Key Topics

  • Identity (Care of the Self): Developing personal narratives and family history.
  • Care of Others: Writing about relationships within family and close communities.
  • Care of Environment: Connecting with cultural and geographical spaces, through traditions, and memories.

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Persian Language Course Placement and Sequence Policy

Students must take Persian language courses in the correct sequence, based on their actual proficiency. While some pairs (e.g., PERS 200/201 or 300/301) may be taken in either order, students may not register for a lower-level course after completing a higher-level one (e.g., completing PERS 201 and then taking PERS 104 or 101).

Placement is required for most courses to ensure appropriate class placement. The Department of Asian Studies may withdraw students if their placement is inaccurate.

Enrolling out of sequence affects learning and placement integrity. Please consult the Persian language program or a placement advisor to find your correct starting point.