Advanced Classical Persian
PERSIAN 132R
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
Introduces students to styles and genres of Classic Persian literary heritage, including a systematic review of classical grammar. Readings include historiographical, geographical and biographical texts, as well as readings from "Adab" (Belles-Lettres) literature.
Course Notes
Not open to auditors. Cannot be taken pass/fail. This course can be used to fulfill the Language & Literature distribution requirement for the undergraduate secondary field in Medieval Studies. It also can be used to satisfy the distribution requirements for the graduate secondary field in Medieval Studies.
Recommended Prep
Persian 120b or equivalent.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration