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Undergraduate Module Descriptor
ARA1021: Introduction to Persian History and Culture
This module descriptor refers to the 2017/8 academic year.
Overview
| NQF Level | 4 | ||
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| Credits | 15 | ECTS Value | 7.5 |
| Term(s) and duration | This module ran during term 2 (11 weeks) | ||
| Academic staff | Dr Leonard Lewisohn (Lecturer) | ||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||
| Co-requisites | None | ||
| Available via distance learning | No | ||
This module introduces you to the great civilization and culture ofPersia(including modern-dayIran, as well as historically speaking parts of Central Asia such asAfghanistanandTajikistan, not to mention much of modern-day Anatolian Turkey andIraq) from ancient until modern times. The module covers about 7000 years of Persian history, proceeding chronologically, beginning with pre-IslamicPersiaaround 5000 B.C.
The study of Iranian civilization and culture is the most neglected aspect of Islamic Studies today. This course remedies this shortcoming, introducing you to one of the world’s greatest empires, its classical Islamic civilization, its contemporary body-politic and its vibrant national culture.
This is primarily a discussion-seminar course, and the small-group format will require your intensive, active participation in and preparation for the class. Classes will be introduced by 45-60 minute powerpoint-illustrated lecture, followed by directed discussions based on pre-assigned questions drawn from the readings.
| Module created | 01/10/08 | Last revised | 22/11/12 |
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