📘 Elementary Persian

Instructor: MH Naraghi

 

Content: The Elementary Persian course is designed for learners with little or no prior knowledge of the Persian language. It introduces the Persian alphabet and sound system, builds a strong foundation in essential vocabulary and grammar, and develops the core skills necessary for learning a language. Through exercises, dialogues, and cultural materials, students will learn how to read simple texts, engage in basic conversations, and gain insight into Persian culture and everyday life. By the end of the course, participants will be able to introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, and understand common expressions used in daily communication.

 

Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, 20 Sept – 7 Dec 2025
 

Time: 9:00–10:15 AM (US Pacific), 12:00–1:15 PM (US Eastern), 6:00–7:15 PM (Central European)
 

Format: 24 sessions, each session 75 minutes 
 

Tuition: $480 (payable in 2 installments)

 

Note: Each class is limited to a maximum of four participants and will be conducted even if there is only a single enrollee. Class days and times may be adjusted in accordance with the request of enrollee(s).

 

Registration link: https://forms.gle/2P29tTkMzKeahNP68 

 

 

 

 

📙 Intermediate Persian

Instructor: MH Naraghi

Content: The Intermediate Persian course is intended for learners who have already acquired the basics of the Persian language and are ready to deepen their skills. Building on foundational grammar and vocabulary, the course focuses on expanding communicative ability through more complex sentence structures, idiomatic expressions, and thematic vocabulary. Students will strengthen their reading skills by engaging with short stories, dialogues, and authentic texts, while speaking and listening practice will emphasize fluency and comprehension in everyday and academic contexts. Cultural materials, including proverbs, poems, and contemporary media, will also be integrated to enhance understanding of Persian society and traditions. By the end of the course, participants will be able to converse with greater confidence, express opinions, and comprehend intermediate-level texts with improved accuracy.

 

Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, 20 Sept – 7 Dec 2025
 

Time: 10:30–11:45 AM (US Pacific), 1:30–2:45 PM (US Eastern), 7:30–8:45 PM (Central European)
 

Format: 24 sessions, each session 75 minutes
 

Tuition: $480 (payable in 2 installments)

 

Note: Each class is limited to a maximum of four participants and will be conducted even if there is only a single enrollee. Class days and times may be adjusted in accordance with the request of enrollee(s).

 

Registration link: https://forms.gle/2P29tTkMzKeahNP68 

 

 

 

 

📘 Persian for Everyday Conversation 

Instructor: MH Naraghi
 

Content: The Persian Conversation course is designed for learners who wish to focus on improving their speaking and listening skills in real-life contexts. Emphasizing fluency and accuracy, the course provides extensive practice through guided dialogues, role-playing, discussions, and interactive activities that simulate everyday situations as well as cultural and academic settings. Vocabulary and expressions will be taught in context, with special attention to colloquial Persian and natural speech patterns. Students will also be introduced to cultural nuances and communication styles to help them engage more effectively with native speakers. By the end of the course, participants will be able to carry on conversations with greater ease, express their ideas clearly, and understand spoken Persian in a variety of situations.

 

Schedule: Mondays, 22 September – 8 December 2025
 

Time: 9:00–10:15 AM (US Pacific), 12:00–1:15 PM (US Eastern), 6:00–7:15 PM (Central European)
 

Format: 12 sessions, each session 75 minutes
 

Tuition: $240 (payable in 2 installments)

 

Note: Each class is limited to a maximum of four participants and will be conducted even if there is only a single enrollee. Class days and times may be adjusted in accordance with the request of enrollee(s).

 

Registration link: https://forms.gle/2P29tTkMzKeahNP68 

 

 

 

📙 Persian for Heritage Speakers 

 

Instructor: MH Naraghi
 

Content: The Persian for Heritage Speakers course is specially designed for learners who have been exposed to Persian at home or in their community but may not have received formal instruction in reading or grammar. The course builds on students’ existing listening and speaking skills while strengthening literacy, vocabulary, and cultural knowledge. Through authentic materials such as short stories, poems, songs, and contemporary media, participants will refine their ability to read and write in Persian, expand their understanding of formal and colloquial registers, and develop greater confidence in academic and professional contexts. By the end of the course, students will be able to engage more fully with Persian language and culture, bridging the gap between everyday communication and formal expression.

 

Schedule: Tuesdays, 23 Sept – 9 Dec 2025
 

Time: 9:00–10:15 AM (US Pacific), 12:00–1:15 PM (US Eastern), 6:00–7:15 PM (Central European)
 

Format: 12 sessions, each session 75 minutes
 

Tuition: $240 (payable in 2 installments)

 

Note: Each class is limited to a maximum of four participants and will be conducted even if there is only a single enrollee. Class days and times may be adjusted in accordance with the request of enrollee(s).

 

Registration link: https://forms.gle/2P29tTkMzKeahNP68 

 

 

 

 

📘 Intermediate Persian through Persian Short Stories 

 

Instructor: MH Naraghi
 

Content: The Intermediate Persian through Persian Short Stories course introduces learners to the richness of modern and classical Persian literature while advancing their language proficiency. Using carefully selected short stories, the course strengthens reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar in context, while also encouraging discussion, interpretation, and creative expression. Students will engage in close reading of texts to explore cultural themes, literary styles, and idiomatic expressions, while developing their ability to summarize, analyze, and converse about stories in Persian. Through guided exercises and classroom dialogue, participants will not only enhance their linguistic accuracy and fluency but also gain a deeper appreciation of Persian literary tradition. By the end of the course, students will be able to read short narratives with confidence and express their insights both orally and in writing.

 

Schedule: Wednesdays, 24 Sept – 10 Dec 2025
 

Time: 9:00–10:15 AM (US Pacific), 12:00–1:15 PM (US Eastern), 6:00–7:15 PM (Central European)
 

Format: 12 sessions, each session 75 minutes
 

Tuition: $240 (payable in 2 installments)

 

Note: Each class is limited to a maximum of four participants and will be conducted even if there is only a single enrollee. Class days and times may be adjusted in accordance with the request of enrollee(s).

 

Registration link: https://forms.gle/2P29tTkMzKeahNP68 

 

 

 

 

📙 Intermediate Persian through Persian Proverbs  

 

Instructor: MH Naraghi
 

Content: The Intermediate Persian through Persian Proverbs course uses the richness of Persian proverbs as a gateway to language learning and cultural understanding. Each session introduces a set of common proverbs, exploring their literal and figurative meanings, historical roots, and contemporary usage. Through these expressions, students expand their vocabulary, master idiomatic language, and practice complex grammatical structures in context. Class discussions, dialogues, and short writing exercises provide opportunities to apply proverbs in everyday communication, while also deepening awareness of Persian culture, humor, and wisdom. By the end of the course, participants will be able to use a wide range of proverbs appropriately in conversation and will have developed greater fluency and cultural sensitivity in their Persian communication.

 

Schedule: Thursday, 25 Sept – 11 Dec 2025
 

Time: 9:00–10:15 AM (US Pacific), 12:00–1:15 PM (US Eastern), 6:00–7:15 PM (Central European)
 

Format: 12 sessions, each session 75 minutes
 

Tuition: $240 (payable in 2 installments)

 

Note: Each class is limited to a maximum of four participants and will be conducted even if there is only a single enrollee. Class days and times may be adjusted in accordance with the request of enrollee(s).

 

Registration link: https://forms.gle/2P29tTkMzKeahNP68 

 

 

 

 

📘 Intermediate Persian through News Websites in Simple Persian

 

Instructor: MH Naraghi
 

Content: The Intermediate Persian through News Websites in Simple Persian course is designed to strengthen learners’ reading, listening, and speaking skills by engaging with authentic yet accessible online news sources. Using simplified Persian news articles and multimedia content, students will build vocabulary related to current events, politics, society, and culture, while also improving comprehension of journalistic style and structure. Classroom activities will include reading, summarizing, and discussing news stories, as well as practicing strategies for identifying main ideas, context clues, and key details. Learners will also compare different types of media coverage, fostering both linguistic growth and critical thinking. By the end of the course, participants will be able to follow news reports in Persian with greater confidence, express informed opinions on current issues, and connect language learning with real-world topics.

 

Schedule: Fridays, 26 Sept – 12 Dec 2025
 

Time: 9:00–10:15 AM (US Pacific), 12:00–1:15 PM (US Eastern), 6:00–7:15 PM (Central European)
 

Format: 12 sessions, each session 75 minutes
 

Tuition: $240 (payable in 2 installments)

 

Note: Each class is limited to a maximum of four participants and will be conducted even if there is only a single enrollee. Class days and times may be adjusted in accordance with the request of enrollee(s).

 

Registration link: https://forms.gle/2P29tTkMzKeahNP68 

 

 

 

 

📙 Advanced Persian through Persian Texts

 

Instructor: Peyman Eshaghi
 

Content: The Advanced Persian through Persian Texts course invites learners to explore the works of some of the most renowned Persian writers and scholars across different centuries. Texts will be drawn from classical masters as well as influential modern authors, offering a panoramic view of Persian literary, intellectual, and cultural traditions. Through close reading, translation, and discussion, students will refine their advanced skills in grammar, vocabulary, and stylistic analysis while engaging deeply with themes of philosophy, history, literature, and society. The course emphasizes both linguistic precision and interpretive depth, encouraging learners to analyze the texts not only as language exercises but also as cultural and intellectual artifacts. By the end of the course, participants will have gained the ability to read complex Persian prose and poetry with fluency, and to appreciate the richness and diversity of Persian writing across the centuries.
 

Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, 20 Sept – 7 Dec 2025
 

Time: 9:00–10:15 AM (US Pacific), 12:00–1:15 PM (US Eastern), 6:00–7:15 PM (Central European)
 

Format: 24 sessions, each session 75 minutes 
 

Tuition: $600 (payable in 2 installments)

 

Note: Each class is limited to a maximum of four participants and will be conducted even if there is only a single enrollee. Class days and times may be adjusted in accordance with the request of enrollee(s).

 

Registration link: https://forms.gle/2P29tTkMzKeahNP68 

 

 

 

📘 Advanced Persian through Persian Codicology Texts

 

Instructor: Peyman Eshaghi
 

Content: The Advanced Persian through Persian Codicology Texts course is tailored for learners with strong proficiency in Persian who wish to deepen both their language skills and their understanding of manuscript culture. Students will read and analyze original Persian texts in their original forms. Emphasis will be placed on mastering reading and understanding first-hand materials remaining in the form of manuscripts. Alongside close reading and translation, the course will introduce the historical context of Persian manuscript production, book arts, and textual transmission. By the end of the course, participants will not only enhance their ability to read complex academic Persian but also gain valuable insight into the intellectual and material heritage of Persian book culture.

 

Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays, 20 Sept – 7 Dec 2025
 

Time: 10:30–11:45 AM (US Pacific), 1:30–2:45 PM (US Eastern), 7:30–8:45 PM (Central European)
 

Format: 24 sessions, each session 75 minutes
 

Tuition: $600 (payable in 2 installments)

 

Note: Each class is limited to a maximum of four participants and will be conducted even if there is only a single enrollee. Class days and times may be adjusted in accordance with the request of enrollee(s).

 

Registration link: https://forms.gle/2P29tTkMzKeahNP68 

 

 

 

📙 Advanced Persian through Mystical and Sufi Texts 

 

Instructor: Peyman Eshaghi
 

Content: The Advanced Persian through Mystical and Sufi Texts course offers learners the opportunity to engage with some of the most profound works of Persian spiritual and literary heritage. Drawing on texts from classical Sufi poets and mystics such as Rumi, Attar, Hafez, and others, as well as key prose writings, the course emphasizes careful reading, translation, and interpretation of both poetry and prose. Students will develop advanced skills in understanding metaphor, symbolism, and allegory, while also strengthening their command of sophisticated grammatical and rhetorical structures. Alongside linguistic training, the course introduces major concepts of Persian Sufism and mystical thought, highlighting the intersection of language, spirituality, and culture. By the end of the course, participants will be able to read and interpret challenging mystical texts with fluency and appreciation for their depth and beauty.
 

Schedule: Mondays, 22 Sept –8 Dec 2025
 

Time: 9:00–10:15 AM (US Pacific), 12:00–1:15 PM (US Eastern), 6:00–7:15 PM (Central European)
 

Format: 12 sessions (900 minutes total)
 

Tuition: $300 (payable in 2 installments)

 

Note: Each class is limited to a maximum of four participants and will be conducted even if there is only a single enrollee. Class days and times may be adjusted in accordance with the request of enrollee(s).

 

Registration link: https://forms.gle/2P29tTkMzKeahNP68 

 

 

 

📘 Advanced Persian through Sa'di's Golestan 

 

Instructor: Peyman Eshaghi
 

Content: The Advanced Persian through Saʿdi’s Golestān course is dedicated to a close reading of one of the masterpieces of classical Persian literature. Students will engage with the text’s elegant prose and poetry, exploring its linguistic richness, rhetorical style, and moral-philosophical themes. Emphasis will be placed on expanding advanced vocabulary, mastering complex grammatical structures, and analyzing Saʿdi’s use of metaphor, allegory, and storytelling. Alongside language training, the course will introduce the historical, cultural, and intellectual context of 13th-century Persia, helping learners appreciate the enduring significance of the Golestān. By the end of the course, participants will be able to read and interpret this canonical text with confidence, fluency, and a deeper awareness of its literary and ethical dimensions.
 

Schedule: Tuesdays, 23 Sept – 9 Dec 2025
 

Time: 9:00–10:15 AM (US Pacific), 12:00–1:15 PM (US Eastern), 6:00–7:15 PM (Central European)
 

Format: 12 sessions (900 minutes total)
 

Tuition: $300 (payable in 2 installments)

 

Note: Each class is limited to a maximum of four participants and will be conducted even if there is only a single enrollee. Class days and times may be adjusted in accordance with the request of enrollee(s).

 

Registration link: https://forms.gle/2P29tTkMzKeahNP68 

 

 

 

 

 

📙 Advanced Persian through Persian Novels 

 

Instructor: Peyman Eshaghi
 

Content: The Advanced Persian through Persian Novels course introduces learners to the richness of modern and contemporary Persian prose by focusing on selected novels from influential authors of the 20th and 21st centuries. Through extensive reading, discussion, and analysis, students will enhance their advanced vocabulary, refine their grasp of complex grammatical structures, and develop strategies for approaching long-form narrative texts. Attention will be given to literary style, narrative techniques, and cultural themes reflected in the novels, including modernity, tradition, identity, and social change. Alongside linguistic training, the course provides insight into the evolution of Persian fiction and its role in shaping modern Persian literary culture. By the end of the course, participants will be able to read Persian novels fluently, analyze their literary features, and engage critically with their historical and cultural contexts.
 

Schedule: Wednesdays, 24 Sept – 10 Dec 2025
 

Time: 9:00–10:15 AM (US Pacific), 12:00–1:15 PM (US Eastern), 6:00–7:15 PM (Central European)
 

Format: 12 sessions (900 minutes total)
 

Tuition: $300 (payable in 2 installments)

 

Note: Each class is limited to a maximum of four participants and will be conducted even if there is only a single enrollee. Class days and times may be adjusted in accordance with the request of enrollee(s).

 

Registration link: https://forms.gle/2P29tTkMzKeahNP68 

 

 

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📘 Advanced Persian through Persian Films 

 

Instructor: Peyman Eshaghi
 

Content: The Advanced Persian through Persian Films course combines language learning with cinematic exploration, using film as both a linguistic and cultural resource. Students will watch and analyze a selection of acclaimed Persian films, engaging with authentic dialogue, colloquial expressions, and diverse registers of spoken Persian. Classroom activities will include transcribing and translating excerpts, discussing themes and characters, and exploring how films reflect and critique Iranian society, history, and culture. Special attention will be given to improving listening comprehension, expanding idiomatic vocabulary, and practicing oral expression in academic and informal contexts. By the end of the course, participants will be able to follow Persian films with greater ease, discuss their cultural significance, and express nuanced interpretations in fluent Persian.
 

Schedule: Thursday, 25 Sept – 11 Dec 2025
 

Time: 9:00–10:15 AM (US Pacific), 12:00–1:15 PM (US Eastern), 6:00–7:15 PM (Central European)
 

Format: 12 sessions (900 minutes total)
 

Tuition: $300 (payable in 2 installments)

 

Note: Each class is limited to a maximum of four participants and will be conducted even if there is only a single enrollee. Class days and times may be adjusted in accordance with the request of enrollee(s).

 

Registration link: https://forms.gle/2P29tTkMzKeahNP68 

 

 

 

 

📙 Digital Humanities and Persianate Studies Bootcamp 

 

Instructor: Peyman Eshaghi
 

Content: The Digital Humanities and Persianate Studies Bootcamp builds on the instructor’s earlier lecture “Persianate and offers a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of these themes in greater depth. Designed for students and researchers interested in applying digital methods to the study of Persianate history, literature, and culture, the course introduces key reference works, institutional resources, and online databases while also training participants in essential digital tools and research strategies. Through practical exercises and guided projects, learners will gain the skills needed to navigate, analyze, and curate Persianate sources in digital environments. By the end of the bootcamp, participants will not only be familiar with the core infrastructures of Persianate studies but will also be equipped to integrate digital humanities approaches into their own research.
 

Schedule: Fridays, 26 Sept – 12 Dec 2025
 

Time: 9:00–10:15 AM (US Pacific), 12:00–1:15 PM (US Eastern), 6:00–7:15 PM (Central European)
 

Format: 12 sessions (900 minutes total)
 

Tuition: $300 (payable in 2 installments)

 

Note: Each class is limited to a maximum of four participants and will be conducted even if there is only a single enrollee. Class days and times may be adjusted in accordance with the request of enrollee(s).

 Registration link: https://forms.gle/2P29tTkMzKeahNP68