Lead Faculty: Dr. Ramin Sarraf
The Certificate in Persian Culture and Language consists of intermediate proficiency-oriented coursework in Persian language acquisition, as well as instruction in essential knowledge and understanding of history, culture, geography, and politics of the Persian speaking countries. The program prepares students for a variety of career paths in government, military, business, and education.
FAS 100 - Beginning Persian I (4.5 quarter units)
(Co-requisite: FAS 100A)
FAS 100A - Beginning Persian I Lab (1.5 quarter units)
(Co-requisite: FAS 100)
Language content includes: Useful Phrases in Tourism, Business, Military and Government Operations, and the Farsi Alphabet. Culture content includes topics such as: Religion, Business Etiquette, Politics, Political Geography, and History.
FAS 101 - Beginning Persian II (4.5 quarter units)
(Prerequisites: FAS 100/100A) (Co-requisite: FAS 101A)
FAS 101A - Beginning Persian II Lab (1.5 quarter units)
(Prerequisites: FAS 100/100A) (Co-requisite: FAS 101)
Language content includes: Basic Listening Comprehension, Grammar Basics, and Beginning Conversation. Culture content includes topics such as: Social Structure in the Farsi Culture, Farsi Music, Farsi Cuisine, Politics, and History.
FAS 200 - Intermediate Persian I (4.5 quarter units)
(Prerequisites: FAS 101/101A) (Co-requisite: FAS 200A)
FAS 200A - Intermediate Persian I Lab (1.5 quarter units)
(Prerequisites: FAS 101/101A) (Co-requisite: FAS 200)
Language content includes: Specialized Terminology in Business, Construction, Government, and Military, Basic Writing, and Intermediate Conversation. Culture content includes topics such as: Farsi Poetry and Literature, Globalization and Its Impact, Politics, and History.