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Persian literature and poetry 101
Persian literature from the Shahnameh to the present, read in translation and in the original.
Persian literature and poetry 101
Persian literature from the Shahnameh to the present, read in translation and in the original.
Level
Foundations
Who it is for
Everyone from about age 14: young people, adults, parents and newcomers. No prior knowledge is needed.
Format
Self-paced online, in plain language, with maps, figures, short quizzes and a discussion.
About 6 hours. Hours are an estimate.
What you will be able to do
- Describe the main periods and forms of Persian literature.
- Name key works and authors with sources.
- Read a short poem in translation and discuss it.
Modules
- Epic. The Shahnameh and its tellings.
- Lyric and mystical poetry. Forms and poets.
- Modern literature. Prose, poetry and film.
- Literature in the diaspora. Writing in Persian and other languages.
Assessment
A short check after each module, with feedback. Completion is recorded; it is not an accredited award.
Status
Draft outline for scholarly review. The lessons, readings and questions are in preparation. Completion is recorded; nothing is accredited.
Course code: IDCDC-LIT-08.