Bachelor of Arts in Persian Studies
Lead Faculty:
Dr. Ramin Sarraf
The Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Persian Studies consists of intensive 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.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in Persian listening, speaking, reading
and writing
- Distinguish between both formal/written and informal/spoken
Persian.
- Translate and interpret to and from Persian
- Distinguish major aspects of Persian culture and civilization
- Develop a basic familiarity with Islam and its influence on the
history of Iran
- Demonstrate familiarity with modern issues in regards to Iran
Requirements
To receive the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Persian Studies, students must complete at least 180 quarter units as articulated below, 45 of which must be completed in residence at National University, 76.5 of which must be completed at the upper-division level, and the University General Education requirements. In the absence of transfer credit, additional general electives may be necessary to satisfy total units for the degree. The following courses are specific degree requirements. If the foreign language requirement is not completed in General Education, the equivalent must be completed as preparation for the Persian Studies major, or by testing or by coursework equivalent preparation.
Preparation for the Major
(9 courses; 28.5 quarter units)
Requirements for the Major
(11 courses; 43.5 quarter units)
Core Requisite(s):
Upper-Division Electives
(7 courses; 31.5 quarter units)
