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section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse paragraph paragraph--type--intro-text paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium"> <p>Explore global cultures, change the world</p> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium"> </div>  </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium">     <div data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="8d0ca6ca-c10b-4c8c-8f6c-0187eb197c9e" data-embed-button="media_library_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.medium_640px_w" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="align-center embedded-entity" data-langcode="en"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/medium_640px_w/public/2025-02/24-25-persian_emailheader.png?itok=7q8oeSit" width="640" height="512" alt="Persian"> </div> <p dir="ltr"><strong>THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PERSIAN STUDIES </strong><span>provides students with a solid background in Persian language and culture. Majors work toward communicative competence in Persian, in addition to studying the evolution of historical and contemporary Iranian and Persian cultures in their diverse perspectives, practices and products. Through language acquisition, cultural investigation and professional growth, graduates become well-rounded global citizens prepared for a variety of careers.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--button paragraph--view-mode--default"> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oulxmIQPz-P4OVNev8Vz1UTs5iFtNuzZ/view" class="button">Academic Plan</a> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium">  <div class="section--sidebar">   <div class="sidebar__block "> <h3 class="fancy-header">Quick Links</h3> <ul><li><a href="https://terpengage.umd.edu/community/s/change-major">Change Your Major</a></li></ul> </div>  </div> <p dir="ltr"><span><strong>ABOUT THE SCHOOL</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SLLC) at the University of Maryland integrates language learning with in-depth literary and applied linguistics studies. SLLC students explore cultural landscapes in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span><strong>COURSEWORK</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Persian studies coursework explores the contemporary and historical cultures of Iran, Afghanistan, Central and South Asia, and the Persian diaspora, offering a multidisciplinary curriculum with courses covering topics including Iranian history, arts, theater and cinema; Persian language, literature and linguistics; Islamic studies; and digital humanities.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span><strong>SPECIAL PROGRAMS</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>SLLC offers the only <strong>Persian Flagship Program</strong> in the United States. It trains students to attain superior proficiency in Persian language as well as a deep understanding of the life and culture of Persian-speaking countries. Additionally, the <strong>Roshan Institute for Persian Studies</strong> provides generous student funding and engaging cultural programming.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span><strong>Language House</strong> students live in a multicultural community of 11 language clusters where they develop language fluency and cultural appreciation. Led by native-speaking mentors, residents engage in hands on, immersive activities that prepare them for future global engagement.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The <strong>Language Partner Program</strong> provides students with structured one-on-one weekly interactions with an international student to develop conversation skills, deeper linguistic understanding and cross-cultural awareness.</span></p><p dir="ltr"> </p><div data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="5265c8cc-c7af-482a-b521-434fb8a2520c" data-embed-button="media_library_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.large_960px_w" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="align-center embedded-entity" data-langcode="en"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large_960px_w/public/2025-02/arhu_large_transferableskills_0.png?itok=vqzqPwia" width="960" height="435" alt="Transferable skills cultivated in ARHU and sought by employers"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default silc-accordion" id="accordion-6936" data-silc-accordion-open-first > <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-63541"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Career Readiness</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p dir="ltr"><span>The College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) offers courses designed to ensure students are ready to enter the workforce, along with integrated and individualized academic and career advising. Additionally, SLLC offers an annual Language Career and Internship Fair, connecting students to a robust list of employers. Alumni continue on to graduate school or forge their careers in a variety of industries and fields. The creative ways to apply your ARHU degree are truly limitless! Here are some placements specific to Persian majors:</span></p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-63546"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Internship Placements</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul><li dir="ltr"><span>Atlantic Council</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Carnegie Endowment for International Peace</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>International Rescue Committee</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>U.S. Department of State</span></li></ul> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-63551"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Graduate School Placements</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul><li dir="ltr"><span>The George Washington University</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Johns Hopkins University</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>University of Maryland</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Webster Geneva Campus</span></li></ul> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-63556"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Employer Placements</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul><li dir="ltr"><span>Facebook</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>INFER Public</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Maryland General Assembly</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Peace Corps</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>The United States Military Academy</span></li></ul> </div> </section> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium"> <h3 class="header__h3 header--margin-bottom">Program Requirements</h3> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default silc-accordion" id="accordion-4056" > <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-10181"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">World Language Placement Assessment (WPL)</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>All students new to SLLC must take the <a href="https://arhu.umd.edu/academics/world-language-placement" target="_blank">online WLP</a> before registering for classes.</p> <p>Note: World language placement assessment (WLP) is designed to ensure that you are registered for the correct language course. Even students with little to no background in the language must take the assessment.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-10186"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Prerequisite Courses for The Persian Studies Major</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>(See TESTUDO for the current list of PERS course offerings)<br /> <br /> PERS 101 - Elementary Persian I - 4<br /> <em>Prerequisites:</em><strong> </strong>None</p> <p>PERS 102 - Elementary Persian II - 4<br /> <em>Prerequisites: </em>PERS 102</p> <p><strong>Note: </strong>Students with prior experience in Persian may satisfy these prerequisites with an appropriate World Language Placement Test (WPT) score.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-10191"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Language Acquisition Courses (18 Credits)</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>(See TESTUDO for the current list of PERS course offerings)<br /> <br /> PERS 201 - Intermediate Persian I - 3<br /> <em>Prerequisites: </em>PERS 102</p> <p>PERS 202 - Intermediate Persian II - 3<br /> <em>Prerequisites: </em>PERS 201</p> <p>PERS 211 - Intermediate Conversation - 3<br /> <em>Prerequisites:</em> PERS 102. Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in PERS 201</p> <p>PERS 212 - Intermediate Reading in Persian - 3<br /> <em>Prerequisites:</em> PERS 211 and PERS 201; or permission of instructor. Corequisite: PERS 202</p> <p>PERS 301 - Advanced Persian I - 3<br /> <em>Prerequisites: </em>PERS 202</p> <p>PERS 302 - Advanced Persian II - 3<br /> <em>Prerequisites: </em>PERS 301</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-10196"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Electives in Persian (6 credits of upper-level courses)</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>(See TESTUDO for the current list of PERS course offerings)<br /> <br /> PERS 311 - Persian Media  3<br /> <em>Prerequisites: </em>PERS 301</p> <p>PERS 312 - Contemporary Iranian Culture - 3<br /> <em>Prerequisites: </em>PERS 301</p> <p>PERS 401 - Persian Composition - 3<br /> <em>Prerequisites: </em>PERS 301</p> <p>PERS 402 - Persian Translation - 3<br /> <em>Prerequisites: </em>PERS 301</p> <p>PERS 411 - Readings in Iranian Islam - 3<br /> <em>Prerequisites: </em>PERS 301</p> <p>PERS 452 - Modern Persian Literature: A Survey - 3<br /> <em>Prerequisites: </em>Permission of Advisor</p> <p>PERS 498 - Special Topics in Persian Studies - 3<br /> <em>Prerequisites: </em>Permission of Advisor</p> <p><strong>Note: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Students placing out of courses required for the BA or minor may replace these courses in consultation with the program advisor according to their proficiency level.</li> <li>Students must take language acquisition courses sequentially, i.e., 103, 203, 204, 250, etc. Once credit has been received in a higher-level language acquisition, a lower-level course may not be taken for credit.</li> <li>While many courses are not open to fluent/native speakers, others may be.  Please contact the program advisor to discuss your choices before registering.</li> </ul> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-10201"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Electives in English (Maximum of 12 credits)</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>(See TESTUDO for the current list of PERS course offerings)<br /> <br /> PERS 251 - Modern Iran - 3<br /> <em>Prerequisites: </em>None</p> <p>PERS 283 - Iranian Cinema - 3<br /> <em>Prerequisites: </em>None</p> <p>PERS 353 - Iranian Life in Literature and Film - 3<br /> <em>Prerequisites: </em>None</p> <p>PERS 371 - Introduction to Persian Literature in Translation - 3<br /> <em>Prerequisites: </em>None</p> <p>PERS 441 - Islam in Iran - 3<br /> <em>Prerequisites: </em>None</p> <p><strong>Note: </strong>Courses in Middle Eastern Studies taught in English outside the department may be substituted with the approval of the undergraduate advisor.</p> </div> </section> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium"> <h3 class="header__h3 header--margin-bottom">Additional Program Information</h3> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default silc-accordion" id="accordion-4061" > <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-10206"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Declaring the Major</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>We recommend that interested students declare their major as early as possible</p> <p><strong>Step 1</strong><br /> Carefully read PERS major Requirements</p> <p><strong>Step 3</strong><br /> Read through all forms carefully, and pencil in a sequence of courses to discuss with the program advisor, Dr. Ali R. Abasi (aabasi@umd.edu).</p> <p><strong>Step 5</strong><br /> Contact the Office of Student Affairs at the College of Arts and Humanities (301-405-2108) to make an appointment to discuss the non-Arabic aspects of your 4-Year plan (bring signed form from previous step), including CORE courses. Walk-in hours are also available.</p> <p><strong>Step 6</strong><br /> If you are adding Persian Studies as an additional major, check with your home department and college to identify paperwork you may need to complete.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-10211"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Beyond the Classroom: Immersion Programs & Opportunities</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>SLLC offers several opportunities to develop linguistic and cultural skills beyond the classroom:  </p> <ul> <li>Develop Persian fluency through the on-campus Language House Living & Learning Residential Program</li> <li>Boost language skills through intensive study at the Persian Summer Institute</li> <li>Deepen linguistic and cultural knowledge through <a href="https://myea.umd.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ProgramDiscovery">Study Abroad</a></li> <li>Practice Persian with a native speaker on-campus through the SLLC Language Partner Program</li> </ul> </div> </section> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-top parallax-slow"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--contact-directory paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium"> <h2 class="header__h2 header--margin-bottom">Advisor</h2> <div class="views-element-container"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse callout callout--contact"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2022-09/AbasiAli_small.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/ali-abasi"> <h3> Ali Abasi </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Associate Professor, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures <br> <span class="functional"> Associate Professor, Advisor, Persian <br> <span class="functional"> Associate Professor, Roshan Institute for Persian Studies <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 3112 H.J. 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