Persian Language Program
Interested in learning Persian?
Persian language, also known as Farsi, is the most widely spoken member of the Iranian branch of the Indo-Iranian languages. It is the language of Iran (formerly Persia) and also is widely spoken in Afghanistan. The language of the Epic of Kings, the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, and the metaphysical poet Rumi, Persian is a treasury of great world literature and culture.
How do I get there?
Some possible course combinations for completing the Foreign Language Requirement in Persian:
A. No prior knowledge of Persian:
|
FIRST COURSE |
SECOND COURSE |
THIRD COURSE |
|
1st half Elementary (Persian 1) |
2nd half Elementary (Persian 2) |
1st half Intermediate (Persian 63) |
B. Some previous study of Persian:
|
FIRST COURSE |
SECOND COURSE |
THIRD COURSE |
|
2nd half Elementary (Persian 2) |
1st half Intermediate (Persian 63) |
2nd half Intermediate (Persian 64) |
Contact Information:
Persian Studies Program
Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies
316 Languages Building
Box 90259
Durham, NC 27708-0259
Pilgrims pray at the Ka’bah in the
Great Mosque in Mecca. The painting,
dated 1442, is by the Persian artist Bihzad.