This course constitutes an integrated study of the culture, history, geography and political systems of the Persian-speaking world. Readings, lectures, discussions and audio-visual materials encompass the civilization's representative artistic and intellectual accomplishments, its present day political institutions, economy and popular culture. In addition, the course focuses on the values and attitudes, the customs and traditions, and the social structures of the people in the Persian-speaking world. At the same time, Cadets continue to develop greater proficiency in the target language. Graded work will include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper. A majority of the work is done in Persian.
This course constitutes an integrated study of the culture, history, geography and political systems of the Persian-speaking world. Readings, lectures, discussions and audio-visual materials encompass the civilization's representative artistic and intellectual accomplishments, its present day political institutions, economy and popular culture. In addition, the course focuses on the values and attitudes, the customs and traditions, and the social structures of the people in the Persian-speaking world. At the same time, Cadets continue to develop greater proficiency in the target language. Graded work will include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper. A majority of the work is done in Persian.
This course constitutes an integrated study of the culture, history, geography and political systems of the Persian-speaking world. Readings, lectures, discussions and audio-visual materials encompass the civilization's representative artistic and intellectual accomplishments, its present day political institutions, economy and popular culture. In addition, the course focuses on the values and attitudes, the customs and traditions, and the social structures of the people in the Persian-speaking world. At the same time, Cadets continue to develop greater proficiency in the target language. Graded work will include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper. A majority of the work is done in Persian.
This course constitutes an integrated study of the culture, history, geography and political systems of the Persian-speaking world. Readings, lectures, discussions and audio-visual materials encompass the civilization's representative artistic and intellectual accomplishments, its present day political institutions, economy and popular culture. In addition, the course focuses on the values and attitudes, the customs and traditions, and the social structures of the people in the Persian-speaking world. At the same time, Cadets continue to develop greater proficiency in the target language. Graded work will include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper. A majority of the work is done in Persian.
