(Based on the latest modifications, September 2014)
A) Introductory courses (some or all may be offered):
1- An Introduction to Iran and Islam
2- General History of Iran (pre-Islam until modern era)
3- History of Iranian Culture
4- Persian Language (primary and advanced)
B) General Courses:
1- Methodology in Iranian Studies
2- International Politics
3- Theories of International Relations and Globalization
4- An Introduction to the study of Shi’ism
5- Islamic Revolution of Iran
C) Compulsory Courses:
1- Politics and Government is Iran
2- Iran’s Contemporary History
3- Political Geography of Iran
4- Iranian Society and Culture
D) Optional Courses (4 courses to be taken):
1- Iranian Contemporary Literature and Arts
2- Role and Development of Media in Iran
3- Iran and the Middle East
4- Iran’s Relations with the Big Powers
5- Iranian Ethnic Groups and Traditions
6- Iran and International Organizations
7- Political Economy of Iran
8- Economy of Energy and Natural Resources in Iran
9- Workshop on Persian Academic Reading Skills (PARS)
10- Seminar on Iranian Studies