Contemporary Iranian Cinema for Advanced Speakers of Persian
[PERS_V 410]
Course Overview
PERS 410 is a content-based course designed for advanced speakers of Persian, offering a unique opportunity to explore Iranian cinema through the Persian language. The course uses films as a rich and engaging medium to examine a range of socio-political and cultural issues that have shaped contemporary Iranian society.
Course Details
Duration: 3 hours a week – offered in Winter semester every year
Mon-Wed | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Either of the following
- PERS_V 301
- PERS_V 310
- Finished Highschool in Iran or Afghanistan
- Placement
Grade Breakdown
- Assignment Discussions: 15 %
- Class Attendance and Participation: 15%
- Group Presentations: 20%
- Final Project: 20%
- Final Exam: 30%
Introduction Video
Key Topics
- Otherness in Persianate Cinema
- Hope in Iranian Cinema
- Advanced Reading and Writing in Persian
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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.