<p>Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Multifaceted introduction to Persian poetry, recognized as jewel of Persian culture, and to pictorial, architectural, performative, cinematographic, and photographic dimensions of artistic milieu spanning between Balkans, India, and Central Asia from 10th century CE to present. With consideration of centrality of discourses on identity, desire, and spirituality to core of Persian aesthetics, study of broad variety of socioanthropological, ethical, and historiographical issues stemming from both mainstream topics characterizing extensive field of Iranian studies and most controversial conversations on nature of sexuality, ethnicity, and religion. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

Iranian

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The department brings together a variety of disparate cultural and linguistic studies, both ancient and modern, into a vibrant interdisciplinary whole.

Near Eastern Languages and Cultures

Diversity — Letters and Science, Education and Information Studies, Music, Public Affairs

General Education — Social Analysis (Society & Culture)

General Education — Visual & Performance Arts Analysis & Practice (Arts & Humanities)

General Catalog

Gender and Sexuality in Arts and Literatures of Iran and Middle East

IRANIAN 55

5 units