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Islamic Studies: ISL

Lower-Division Course

310. Introduction to Islam.
Same as History 306N (Topic 7: Introduction to Islam), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 310, Middle Eastern Studies 310 (Topic 1: Introduction to Islam), and Religious Studies 319. The beliefs, theology, history, and main social and legal institutions of Islam, including the concept of God and society, the role of women, and Islamic government and movements. Islamic Studies 310 and Religious Studies 311 (Topic 3: Introduction to Islam) may not both be counted.

Upper-Division Courses

340. Topics in Islam.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 1: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times. Same as History 366N (Topic 6: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 340 (Topic 1: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times), Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 6: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times), and Religious Studies 325. A detailed study of the prophet Muhammad's life and message, and of the means by which his life was recorded and popularized. Only one of the following may be counted: Islamic Studies 340 (Topic 1), Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic: Muhammad: Life of the Prophet), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 340 (Topic: Muhammad: Life of the Prophet), 372 (Topic: Muhammad: Life of the Prophet), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 25: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times), 361 (Topic: Muhammad: Life of the Prophet). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 2: The Qur'an. Same as Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 340 (Topic 3: The Qur'an), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 14: The Qur'an), and Religious Studies 325G. The history, language and style, and themes of the Qur'an. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

369. Conference Course in Islamic Studies.
Supervised individual study of selected problems in Islamic studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

372. Topics in Islamic Cultures.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester; additional hours may be required for some topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for American history; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 1: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts. Same as Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 12: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 16: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts), and Religious Studies 364 (Topic 1: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts). Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 1) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 32: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 2: Veiling in the Muslim World. Same as Asian Studies 372 (Topic 14: Veiling in the Muslim World), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 13: Veiling in the Muslim World), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 17: Veiling in the Muslim World), and Women's Studies 340 (Topic 11: Veiling in the Muslim World). Only one of the following may be counted: Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 2), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic: Meanings of Veiling in the Middle East), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic: Meanings of Veiling in the Middle East), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 372 (Topic: Meanings of Veiling in the Middle East), Women's Studies 340 (Topic: Meanings of Veiling in the Middle East). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 3: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions. Same as Asian Studies 361 (Topic 18: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 14: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 18: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), and Religious Studies 364 (Topic 2: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions). Adoption of old Persian cultural heritage into Islamic practices, past and present. Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 3) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 33: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 4: The Islamic City. Same as History 366N (Topic 12: The Islamic City), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 18: The Islamic City), Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 8: The Islamic City), and Religious Studies 364 (Topic 3: The Islamic City). Only one of the following may be counted: African and African American Studies 374 (Topic 24: The Islamic City), Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 4), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 38: The Islamic City). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 5: The Practice of Islam in the United States. Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 27: The Practice of Islam in the United States), History 366N (Topic 14: The Practice of Islam in the United States), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 19: The Practice of Islam in the United States), and Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 20: The Practice of Islam in the United States). Islam as a religious doctrine and a way of life, and its impact on contemporary American society. Study of Islam from the antebellum era to the present day from historical, anthropological, and sociological perspectives. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: The Practice of Islam in America), History 366N (Topic: The Practice of Islam in America), Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 5), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic: The Practice of Islam in America), and Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic: The Practice of Islam in America). Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 6: The Mosque. Same as Asian Studies 372 (Topic 22: The Mosque), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 20: The Mosque), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 21: The Mosque), and Religious Studies 364 (Topic 4: The Mosque). The mosque and how it relates to art, architecture, and worship. African and African American Studies 374 (Topic: The Mosque) and Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 6) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For architecture majors, Architecture 318L and 328; for others, upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 7: Sacred Geometry and Decorative Tiling. Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 28: Sacred Geometry and Decorative Tiling), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 21: Sacred Geometry and Decorative Tiling), and Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 15: Sacred Geometry and Decorative Tiling). Study of various types of geometric patterns developed in decorative tiling traditions of Muslim art and architecture. Anthropology 325L (Topic: Sacred Geometry and Decorative Tiling) and Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 7) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For architecture majors, Architecture 318L and 328; for others, upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 8: Islamic Art and Architecture, 700 to the Present. Same as Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 22: Islamic Art and Architecture, 700 to the Present), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 22: Islamic Art and Architecture, 700 to the Present), and Religious Studies 364 (Topic 5: Islamic Art and Architecture, 700 to the Present). The history and theory of Muslim art and architecture: the distinctive styles, conventions, and interpretations that characterize the art and architecture of Muslim societies. Prerequisite: For architecture majors, Architecture 318L and 328; for others, upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 9: Art and Architecture of Islamic Spain and North Africa. Same as Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 23: Art and Architecture of Islamic Spain and North Africa), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 23: Art and Architecture of Islamic Spain and North Africa), and Religious Studies 364 (Topic 6: Art and Architecture of Islamic Spain and North Africa). Religious, domestic, and palatial art and architecture of Islamic Spain and North Africa under the Nasarids from the thirteenth century onward. Prerequisite: For architecture majors, Architecture 318L and 328; for others, upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 10: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality. Same as Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 24: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 16: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality), and Religious Studies 363 (Topic 1: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality). Muslim debates on Sufism; the historical development of Sufi beliefs regarding theology, religious laws, expression, and popular social practices. Only one of the following may be counted: Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 10), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic: Sufism: History and Doctrines), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic: Sufism: History and Doctrines), Religious Studies 361 (Topic: Sufism: History and Doctrines). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 11: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles. Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 29: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 25: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 24: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles), and Religious Studies 364 (Topic 7: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles). Textiles and material objects indigenous to the Islamic world, and what they reveal about the culture of various Islamic societies. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

679H. Honors Tutorial Course.
Supervised individual reading for one semester, following by research and writing to produce a substantial paper on a specific topic in Islamic studies to be completed during the second semester. Conference course for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-division standing and admission to the Islamic Studies Honors Program; for 679HB, Islamic Studies 679HA.

Jewish Studies: J S

Lower-Division Courses

302. Introduction to Jewish Culture and History I.
Same as Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 302 and Middle Eastern Studies 302. Developments in Jewish thought, religion, society, material culture, and history from the Biblical period until the expulsion from Spain in 1492. Only one of the following may be counted: Jewish Studies 302, 303, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 303, 341 (Topic: Introduction to Jewish Culture and History), Middle Eastern Studies 303, 322K (Topic: Introduction to Jewish Culture and History), Religious Studies 303, 316, 361 (Topic: Introduction to Jewish Culture and History).

304. Introduction to Jewish Culture and History II.
Same as Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 304 and Middle Eastern Studies 304. The dispersal of the exiles from Spain in 1492, the growth of mysticism and messianism, the emancipation, Jewish national movements, the rise of modern Israel, and the impact of these movements on the culture and social structure of Jews. Only one of the following may be counted: Jewish Studies 303, 304, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 303, 341 (Topic: Introduction to Jewish Culture and History), Middle Eastern Studies 303, 322K (Topic: Introduction to Jewish Culture and History), Religious Studies 303, 316, 361 (Topic: Introduction to Jewish Culture and History).

311. Topics in Jewish Studies.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Topic 1: Women and Gender in Judaism. Same as Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 309 (Topic 1: Women and Gender in Judaism), Middle Eastern Studies 310 (Topic 2: Women and Gender in Judaism), Religious Studies 316D, and Women's Studies 301 (Topic 9: Women and Gender in Judaism). Only one of the following may be counted: Jewish Studies 311 (Topic 1), 361 (Topic: Women and Gender in Judaism), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic: Women and Gender in Judaism), Middle Eastern Studies 325 (Topic: Women and Gender in Judaism), Religious Studies 311 (Topic 4: Women and Gender in Judaism), 361 (Topic: Women and Gender in Judaism), Women's Studies 340 (Topic: Women and Gender in Judaism).

Upper-Division Courses

323. Daily Life in Ancient Israel.
Same as History 321F, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 4: Daily Life in Ancient Israel), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 1: Daily Life in Ancient Israel), and Religious Studies 323. A study of daily life in ancient Israel during the period of the Judges and the Monarchy, focusing on religion, subsistence patterns, technology, and social organization in biblical cities and towns. Only one of the following may be counted: History 366N (Topic: Daily Life in Ancient Israel), Jewish Studies 323, 361 (Topic: Daily Life in Ancient Israel), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 341 (Topic 15: Daily Life in Ancient Israel), Religious Studies 361 (Topic: Daily Life in Ancient Israel). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

343. Jewish Life in Medieval Europe.
Same as History 366N (Topic 4: Jewish Life in Medieval Europe), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 8: Jewish Life in Medieval Europe), Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 5: Jewish Life in Medieval Europe), and Religious Studies 343. Only one of the following may be counted: Jewish Studies 343, Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 341 (Topic 30: Jewish Life in Medieval Europe), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 21: Jewish Life in Medieval Europe). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

361. Topics in Jewish Studies.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester; additional hours may be required for some topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 1: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur. Same as Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 13: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 12: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur), and Religious Studies 354 (Topic 1: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur). The philosophical basis, nature, and historical development of Jewish prayer as it is reflected in the Jewish prayer book, the Siddur. Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 1) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 29: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 2: Rome and Jerusalem. Same as History 321G, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 7: Rome and Jerusalem), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 2: Rome and Jerusalem), and Religious Studies 365 (Topic 1: Rome and Jerusalem). A study of daily life in Israel during the Roman period, focusing on Jerusalem, ancient Palestinian synagogues and churches, Jewish and Christian symbolism, agriculture, warfare, and burial practices. Only one of the following may be counted: History 366N (Topic: Rome and Jerusalem), Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 2), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 341 (Topic 29: Rome and Jerusalem), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 24: Rome and Jerusalem). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Topic 3: The Bible and History. Same as History 372P, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 1: The Bible and History), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 3: The Bible and History), and Religious Studies 354D. The critical uses of biblical and extrabiblical data in the reconstruction of the history of the biblical period. Only one of the following may be counted: Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 3), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 372 (Topic 20: The Bible and History), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 14: The Bible and History). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 4: The Dead Sea Scrolls. Same as History 366N (Topic 8: The Dead Sea Scrolls), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 14: The Dead Sea Scrolls), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 13: The Dead Sea Scrolls), and Religious Studies 353D. Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 4) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 31: Dead Sea Scrolls) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 5: Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation. Same as English 322 (Topic 34: Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation); Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 8: Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation); Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 325 (Topic 8: Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation); and Slavic 324 (Topic 2: Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation). Jewish life in Poland and Russia before the Holocaust, and the transition to American Jewish life, as revealed in plays and films produced in Eastern Europe and in the United States. No knowledge of Yiddish is required. Only one of the following may be counted: English 323M (Topic: Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation), Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 5), Post-Soviet and East European Studies 325 (Topic: Yiddish Drama and Film in Translation). Prerequisite: For English majors, Rhetoric and Composition 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in either English or rhetoric and composition; for others, upper-division standing.

Topic 6: Israeli Cinema and Television. Same as Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 15: Israeli Cinema and Television) and Middle Eastern Studies 325 (Topic 2: Israeli Cinema and Television). Israeli culture and society as expressed in films and television programs. Three lecture hours and one two-hour film screening a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 6), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic: Israeli Cinema and Television), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 372 (Topic: Israeli Cinema), 372 (Topic: Israeli Cinema and Television), Radio-Television-Film 345 (Topic 2: Israeli Cinema and Television). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 7: Modern Israel. Same as Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 5: Modern Israel) and Middle Eastern Studies 325 (Topic 1: Modern Israel). Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 7) and Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 341 (Topic 17: Modern Israel Culture) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 8: Jewish Women's Writing. Same as English 322 (Topic 36: Jewish Women's Writing), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 374 (Topic 4: Jewish Women's Writing), Middle Eastern Studies 325 (Topic 3: Jewish Women's Writing), and Women's Studies 340 (Topic 15: Jewish Women's Writing). Prerequisite: For English majors, Rhetoric and Composition 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in either English or rhetoric and composition; for others, upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

362. Independent Research in Jewish Studies.
Tutorially directed research in Jewish studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

375. Senior Seminar.
Intensive study and research on selected topics in Jewish studies, with on-going, in-class presentations for critique by fellow students and the instructor. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of the Jewish studies adviser.

379H. Honors Tutorial Course.
Supervised research and writing to produce a substantial paper on a special topic in Jewish studies. Conference course. Prerequisite: Admission to the Jewish Studies Honors Program and Jewish Studies 375 with a grade of A.

Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures: MEL

Courses offered as Middle Eastern languages and cultures are those dealing with two or more languages or literatures, with cultural or other general topics, or with subjects not listed under individual languages.

Lower-Division Courses

302. Introduction to Jewish Culture and History I.
Same as Jewish Studies 302 and Middle Eastern Studies 302. Developments in Jewish thought, religion, society, material culture, and history from the Biblical period until the expulsion from Spain in 1492. Only one of the following may be counted: Jewish Studies 303, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 302, 303, 341 (Topic: Introduction to Jewish Culture and History), Middle Eastern Studies 303, 322K (Topic: Introduction to Jewish Culture and History), Religious Studies 303, 316, 361 (Topic: Introduction to Jewish Culture and History).

304. Introduction to Jewish Culture and History II.
Same as Jewish Studies 304 and Middle Eastern Studies 304. The dispersal of the exiles from Spain in 1492, the growth of mysticism and messianism, the emancipation, Jewish national movements, the rise of modern Israel, and the impact of these movements on the culture and social structure of Jews. Only one of the following may be counted: Jewish Studies 303, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 303, 304, 341 (Topic: Introduction to Jewish Culture and History), Middle Eastern Studies 303, 322K (Topic: Introduction to Jewish Culture and History), Religious Studies 303, 316, 361 (Topic: Introduction to Jewish Culture and History).

309. The Middle East in World Literature and Culture.
Middle Eastern literature and cultures and their influence on world literature and culture. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Topic 1: Women and Gender in Judaism. Same as Jewish Studies 311 (Topic 1: Women and Gender in Judaism), Middle Eastern Studies 310 (Topic 2: Women and Gender in Judaism), Religious Studies 316D, and Women's Studies 301 (Topic 9: Women and Gender in Judaism). Only one of the following may be counted: Jewish Studies 361 (Topic: Women and Gender in Judaism), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 309 (Topic 1), 341 (Topic: Women and Gender in Judaism), Middle Eastern Studies 325 (Topic: Women and Gender in Judaism), Religious Studies 311 (Topic 4: Women and Gender in Judaism), 361 (Topic: Women and Gender in Judaism), Women's Studies 340 (Topic: Women and Gender in Judaism).

310. Introduction to Islam.
Same as History 306N (Topic 7: Introduction to Islam), Islamic Studies 310, Middle Eastern Studies 310 (Topic 1: Introduction to Islam), and Religious Studies 319. The beliefs, theology, history, and main social and legal institutions of Islam, including the concept of God and society, the role of women, and Islamic government and movements. Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 310 and Religious Studies 311 (Topic 3: Introduction to Islam) may not both be counted.

312K. Introduction to the Middle East: Religious, Cultural, and Historical Foundations.
Same as History 306K and Middle Eastern Studies 301K. A survey of the history and civilization of the Middle East to the fourteenth century. Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 312K and Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 312K may not both be counted.

312L. Introduction to the Middle East: Adjustment and Change in Modern Times.
Same as Government 314 (Topic 3: Introduction to the Middle East: Adjustment and Change in Modern Times), History 306N (Topic 5: Introduction to the Middle East: Adjustment and Change in Modern Times), and Middle Eastern Studies 301L. The responses of the societies of the Middle East and North Africa (Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Israel, and the Arab world) to Western cultural and political challenges. Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 312L and Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 312L may not both be counted.

119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Upper-Division Courses

320. Topics in the Literatures of the Middle East.
Introduction to Middle Eastern literatures, emphasizing cultural aspects. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Only one of the following may be counted unless the topics vary: Asian Studies 320, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 320, Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 320. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 1: Introduction to World Literature. Same as English 379N (Topic 4: Introduction to World Literature). A multicultural look at major literary forms and concepts through the reading and analysis of classics of drama, lyric and narrative verse, shorter prose fiction, the essay, literary biography, the novel, and autobiography. Only one of the following may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 320 (Topic 1), Middle Eastern Studies 310 (Topic 1: Survey of Literature, East and West), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 310 (Topic: Survey of Literature, East and West). Prerequisite: Rhetoric and Composition 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in either English or rhetoric and composition.

129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

340. Topics in Islam.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 1: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times. Same as History 366N (Topic 6: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times), Islamic Studies 340 (Topic 1: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times), Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 6: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times), and Religious Studies 325. A detailed study of the prophet Muhammad's life and message, and of the means by which his life was recorded and popularized. Only one of the following may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 340 (Topic 1), Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic: Muhammad: Life of the Prophet), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 340 (Topic: Muhammad: Life of the Prophet), 372 (Topic: Muhammad: Life of the Prophet), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 25: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times), 361 (Topic: Muhammad: Life of the Prophet). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 3: The Qur'an. Same as Islamic Studies 340 (Topic 2: The Qur'an), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 14: The Qur'an), and Religious Studies 325G. The history, language and style, and themes of the Qur'an. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 4: Shamanism in Central Asia. Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 30: Shamanism in Central Asia); Middle Eastern Studies 326 (Topic 1: Shamanism in Central Asia); Religious Studies 352 (Topic 1: Shamanism in Central Asia); and Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 345 (Topic 3: Shamanism in Central Asia). Only one of the following may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 340 (Topic 4), Post-Soviet and East European Studies 345 (Topic: Shamanism in Central Asia), Religious Studies 361 (Topic: Shamanism in Central Asia). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

341. Topics in Judaica.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 1: The Bible and History. Same as History 372P, Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 3: The Bible and History), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 3: The Bible and History), and Religious Studies 354D. The critical uses of biblical and extrabiblical data in the reconstruction of the history of the biblical period. Only one of the following may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 1), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 372 (Topic 20: The Bible and History), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 14: The Bible and History). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 2: Jewish Folklore. Same as American Studies 322 (Topic 1: Jewish Folklore), Anthropology 325L (Topic 2: Jewish Folklore), English 325L (Topic 2: Jewish Folklore), Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 1: Jewish Folklore), and Slavic 324 (Topic 1: Jewish Folklore). Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 2) and Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 341 (Topic: Jewish Folklore) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For English majors, Rhetoric and Composition 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in either English or rhetoric and composition; for others, upper-division standing.

Topic 3: Biblical Archaeology. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 5: Biblical Archaeology). Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 3) and Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 341 (Topic 14: Biblical Archaeology) may not both be counted.

Topic 4: Daily Life in Ancient Israel. Same as History 321F, Jewish Studies 323, Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 1: Daily Life in Ancient Israel), and Religious Studies 323. A study of the daily life in ancient Israel during the period of the Judges and the Monarchy, focusing on religion, subsistence patterns, technology, and social organization in biblical cities and towns. Only one of the following may be counted: History 366N (Topic: Daily Life in Ancient Israel), Jewish Studies 361 (Topic: Daily Life in Ancient Israel), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 4), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 341 (Topic 15: Daily Life in Ancient Israel), Religious Studies 361 (Topic: Daily Life in Ancient Israel). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Topic 5: Modern Israel. Same as Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 7: Modern Israel) and Middle Eastern Studies 325 (Topic 1: Modern Israel). Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 5) and Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 341 (Topic 17: Modern Israel Culture) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 6: Concepts in Judaic Culture. Same as English 379N (Topic 3: Concepts in Judaic Culture), Linguistics 373 (Topic 4: Concepts in Judaic Culture), and Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 1: Concepts in Judaic Culture). Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 6) and Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 341 (Topic 22: Concepts in Judaic Culture) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Rhetoric and Composition 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in either English or rhetoric and composition.

Topic 7: Rome and Jerusalem. Same as History 321G, Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 2: Rome and Jerusalem), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 2: Rome and Jerusalem), and Religious Studies 365 (Topic 1: Rome and Jerusalem). A study of daily life in Israel during the Roman period, focusing on Jerusalem, ancient Palestinian synagogues and churches, Jewish and Christian symbolism, agriculture, warfare, and burial practices. Only one of the following may be counted: History 366N (Topic: Rome and Jerusalem), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 7), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 341 (Topic 29: Rome and Jerusalem), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 24: Rome and Jerusalem). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Topic 8: Jewish Life in Medieval Europe. Same as History 366N (Topic 4: Jewish Life in Medieval Europe), Jewish Studies 343, Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 5: Jewish Life in Medieval Europe), and Religious Studies 343. Only one of the following may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 8), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 341 (Topic 30: Jewish Life in Medieval Europe), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 21: Jewish Life in Medieval Europe). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Topic 9: Material Culture of Ancient Israel. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 9: Material Culture of Ancient Israel). Only one of the following may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 9), 372 (Topic 2: Material Culture of Ancient Israel), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 372 (Topic: Material Culture of Ancient Israel). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 10: Art of Ancient Israel and Phoenicia. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 10: Art of Ancient Israel and Phoenicia). Only one of the following may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 10), 372 (Topic 1: Art of Ancient Israel and Phoenicia), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 372 (Topic: Art of Ancient Israel and Phoenicia). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 11: Fundamentals of Palestinian Archaeology. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 6: Fundamentals of Palestinian Archaeology). Only one of the following may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 11), 372 (Topic 3: Fundamentals of Palestinian Archaeology), and Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 372 (Topic 12: Fundamentals of Palestinian Archaeology). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 12: Family Values in the Hebrew Bible. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 11: Family Values in the Hebrew Bible). Family-related issues and social standards associated with the family and personal conduct in the ancient Hebrew culture. Hebrew 346 (Topic: Family Values in the Hebrew Bible) and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 12) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 13: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur. Same as Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 1: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 12: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur), and Religious Studies 354 (Topic 1: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur). The philosophical basis, nature, and historical development of Jewish prayer as it is reflected in the Jewish prayer book, the Siddur. Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 13) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 29: Jewish Prayer: The Siddur) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 14: The Dead Sea Scrolls. Same as History 366N (Topic 8: The Dead Sea Scrolls), Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 4: The Dead Sea Scrolls), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 13: The Dead Sea Scrolls), and Religious Studies 353D. Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 341 (Topic 14) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 31: Dead Sea Scrolls) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

369. Conference Course in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures.
Supervised individual study of selected problems in Middle Eastern languages and cultures. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

371. Topics in Middle Eastern Languages.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

372. Topics in Middle Eastern Cultures.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester; additional hours may be required for some topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for American history; these are identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 10: Oriental Carpets: Art as Culture. Same as Asian Studies 372 (Topic 20: Oriental Carpets: Art as Culture) and Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 12: Oriental Carpets: Art as Culture). Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 10) and Middle Eastern Studies 324K (Topic: Oriental Carpets: Art as Culture) may not both be counted.

Topic 11: Music Cultures of the Middle East, Past and Present. Same as History 334C and Middle Eastern Studies 334C. A historical and ethnomusicological survey of the Arab, Turkish, and Persian music cultures. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Topic 12: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts. Same as Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 1: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 16: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts), and Religious Studies 364 (Topic 1: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts). Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 12) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 32: The Islamic Middle East in the Visual Arts) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 13: Veiling in the Muslim World. Same as Asian Studies 372 (Topic 14: Veiling in the Muslim World), Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 2: Veiling in the Muslim World), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 17: Veiling in the Muslim World), and Women's Studies 340 (Topic 11: Veiling in the Muslim World). Only one of the following may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 13), 372 (Topic: Meanings of Veiling in the Middle East), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic: Meanings of Veiling in the Middle East), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 372 (Topic: Meanings of Veiling in the Middle East), Women's Studies 340 (Topic: Meanings of Veiling in the Middle East). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 14: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions. Same as Asian Studies 361 (Topic 18: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 3: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 18: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions), and Religious Studies 364 (Topic 2: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions). Adoption of old Persian cultural heritage into Islamic practices, past and present. Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 14) and Religious Studies 361 (Topic 33: Popular Iranian Rituals and Traditions) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 15: Israeli Cinema and Television. Same as Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 6: Israeli Cinema and Television) and Middle Eastern Studies 325 (Topic 2: Israeli Cinema and Television). Israeli culture and society as expressed in films and television programs. Three lecture hours and one two-hour film screening a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 15), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic: Israeli Cinema), Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 372 (Topic: Israeli Cinema), 372 (Topic: Israeli Cinema and Television), Radio-Television-Film 345 (Topic 2: Israeli Cinema and Television). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 16: Middle Eastern Magic, Religion, and Folklore. Same as Anthropology 325L (Topic 10: Middle Eastern Magic, Religion, and Folklore), English 325L (Topic 10: Middle Eastern Magic, Religion, and Folklore), and Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 19: Middle Eastern Magic, Religion, and Folklore). Prerequisite: For English majors, Rhetoric and Composition 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in either English or rhetoric and composition; for others, upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 17: Arab Cinema. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 323K (Topic 3: Arab Cinema). Three lecture hours and one two-hour film screening a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 18: The Islamic City. Same as History 366N (Topic 12: The Islamic City), Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 4: The Islamic City), Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 8: The Islamic City), and Religious Studies 364 (Topic 3: The Islamic City). Only one the following may be counted: African and African American Studies 374 (Topic 24: The Islamic City), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 18), Religious Studies 361 (Topic 38: The Islamic City). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 19: The Practice of Islam in the United States. Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 27: The Practice of Islam in the United States), History 366N (Topic 14: The Practice of Islam in the United States), Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 5: The Practice of Islam in the United States), and Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 20: The Practice of Islam in the United States). Islam as a religious doctrine and a way of life, and its impact on contemporary American society. Study of Islam from the antebellum era to the present from historical, anthropological, and sociological perspectives. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: The Practice of Islam in America), History 366N (Topic: The Practice of Islam in America), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 19), 372 (Topic: The Practice of Islam in America), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic: The Practice of Islam in America). Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 20: The Mosque. Same as Asian Studies 372 (Topic 22: The Mosque), Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 6: The Mosque), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 21: The Mosque), and Religious Studies 364 (Topic 4: The Mosque). The mosque and how it relates to art, architecture, and worship. African and African American Studies 374 (Topic: The Mosque) and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 20) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For architecture majors, Architecture 318L and 328; for others, upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 21: Sacred Geometry and Decorative Tiling. Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 28: Sacred Geometry and Decorative Tiling), Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 7: Sacred Geometry and Decorative Tiling), and Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 15: Sacred Geometry and Decorative Tiling). Study of various types of geometric patterns developed in the decorative tiling traditions of Muslim art and architecture. Anthropology 325L (Topic: Sacred Geometry and Decorative Tiling) and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 21) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For architecture majors, Architecture 318L and 328; for others, upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 22: Islamic Art and Architecture, 700 to the Present. Same as Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 8: Islamic Art and Architecture, 700 to the Present), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 22: Islamic Art and Architecture, 700 to the Present), and Religious Studies 364 (Topic 5: Islamic Art and Architecture, 700 to the Present). The history and theory of Muslim art and architecture: the distinctive styles, conventions, and interpretations that characterize the art and architecture of Muslim societies. Prerequisite: For architecture majors, Architecture 318L and 328; for others, upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 23: Art and Architecture of Islamic Spain and North Africa. Same as Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 9: Art and Architecture of Islamic Spain and North Africa), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 23: Art and Architecture of Islamic Spain and North Africa), and Religious Studies 364 (Topic 6: Art and Architecture of Islamic Spain and North Africa). Religious, domestic, and palatial art and architecture of Islamic Spain and North Africa under the Nasarids from the thirteenth century onward. Prerequisite: For architecture majors, Architecture 318L and 328; for others, upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 24: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality. Same as Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 10: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 16: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality), and Religious Studies 363 (Topic 1: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality). Muslim debates on Sufism; the historical development of Sufi beliefs regarding theology, religious laws, expression, and popular social practices. Only one of the following may be counted: Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 372 (Topic 24), 372 (Topic: Sufism: History and Doctrines), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic: Sufism: History and Doctrines), Religious Studies 361 (Topic: Sufism: History and Doctrines). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 25: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles. Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 29: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles), Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 11: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 24: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles), and Religious Studies 364 (Topic 7: Sacred and Ceremonial Textiles). Textiles and material objects indigenous to the Islamic world, and what they reveal about the culture of various Islamic societies. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

374. Middle Eastern Literatures in Translation.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 2: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species. Same as African and African American Studies 374 (Topic 25: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species), Comparative Literature 323 (Topic 3: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species), and English 379N (Topic 5: Autobiography: A Modern Literary Species). Prerequisite: Rhetoric and Composition 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in either English or rhetoric and composition.

Topic 3: Self-Revelation in Women's Writing. Same as African and African American Studies 374 (Topic 26: Self-Revelation in Women's Writing), Comparative Literature 323 (Topic 4: Self-Revelation in Women's Writing), English 376L (Topic 9: Self-Revelation in Women's Writing), and Women's Studies 340 (Topic 14: Self-Revelation in Women's Writing). Prerequisite: Rhetoric and Composition 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in either English or rhetoric and composition.

Topic 4: Jewish Women's Writing. Same as English 322 (Topic 36: Jewish Women's Writing), Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 8: Jewish Women's Writing), Middle Eastern Studies 325 (Topic 3: Jewish Women's Writing), and Women's Studies 340 (Topic 15: Jewish Women's Writing). Prerequisite: For English majors, Rhetoric and Composition 306 and English 316K or their equivalents, and three additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in either English or rhetoric and composition; for others, upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

679H. Honors Tutorial Course.
Supervised individual reading for one semester, followed by research and writing to produce a substantial paper on a literary or linguistic problem. Conference course for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA, admission to the Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures Honors Program; for 679HB, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 679HA.

Persian: PRS

Lower-Division Courses

506. First-Year Persian I.
Elementary colloquial Persian, Tehran dialect. Five class hours a week for one semester.

507. First-Year Persian II.
Continuation of Persian 506. Elementary literary Persian. Five class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Persian 506 or the equivalent.

312K. Second-Year Persian I.
Intermediate Persian reading. Three class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Persian 507 or the equivalent.

312L. Second-Year Persian II.
Continuation of Persian 312K. Intermediate Persian composition and reading. Three class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Persian 312K or the equivalent.

118. Practice in Spoken Persian.
Instruction and practice in conversation for intermediate-level students. Two class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Persian 506.

119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Persian.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Upper-Division Courses

125. Advanced Practice in Spoken Persian.
Instruction and practice in conversation for advanced students. Two class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Persian 118 or equivalent skill in oral comprehension.

329. Topics in Persian Language and Literature.
Study of various aspects of Persian linguistics and literature. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Only one of the following may be counted unless the topics vary: Persian 320K, 320L, 329. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 1: Ferdowsi's Shahnameh.

Topic 2: Sa'di's Golestan.

Topic 3: Hafez's Ghazals.

Topic 4: Sadeq Hedayat and Twentieth-Century Persian Fiction.

Topic 5: Forugh Farrokhzad and Modernist Persian Poetry.

Topic 6: Persian Prose Nonfiction.

129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Persian.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

361. Topics in Persian Literature in Translation.
Conducted in English. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

Topic 1: Images of the West and Westerners in Persian Fiction. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 324K (Topic 3: Images of the West and Westerners in Persian Fiction). Only one of the following may be counted: Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 374 (Topic: Images of the West and Westerners in Persian Fiction), Persian 329 (Topic: Images of the West and Westerners in Persian Fiction), 361 (Topic 1). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 2: Persian Literature, Past and Present. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 9: Persian Literature, Past and Present). Oriental and African Languages and Literatures 372 (Topic: Persian Literature in Translation) and Persian 361 (Topic 2) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 3: Iranian Women Writers. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 324K (Topic 1: Iranian Women Writers) and Women's Studies 340 (Topic 10: Iranian Woman Writers). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 4: Iranian Literature in Exile. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 324K (Topic 2: Iranian Literature in Exile). Persian 329 (Topic: Iranian Literature in Exile) and 361 (Topic 4) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 5: Iranian Film and Fiction. Same as Middle Eastern Studies 324K (Topic 4: Iranian Film and Fiction). Persian 361 (Topic 5) and 384C (Topic 10: Iranian Film and Fiction) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

369. Conference Course in Persian Language and Literature.
Supervised individual study of selected problems in Persian language or literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of upper-division Persian and consent of instructor.

679H. Honors Tutorial Course.
Supervised individual reading for one semester, followed by research and writing to produce a substantial paper. Conference course for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-division standing and admission to the Persian Language and Literature Honors Program; for 679HB, Persian 679HA.

Turkish: TUR

Lower-Division Courses

506. First-Year Turkish I.
Modern Standard Turkish. Five class hours a week for one semester.

507. First-Year Turkish II.
Modern Standard Turkish. Continuation of Turkish 506. Five class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Turkish 506.

412K. Second-Year Turkish I.
Conversational Turkish and readings in contemporary Turkish literature and newspapers. Review of the grammar covered in Turkish 506 and 507, and introduction of more complex grammatical patterns. Four class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Turkish 507 or the equivalent.

412L. Second-Year Turkish II.
Continuation of Turkish 412K. Four class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Turkish 412K or the equivalent.

119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Turkish.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Upper-Division Courses

329. Topics in Turkish Language and Literature.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Turkish.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

361. Topics in Turkish Literature in Translation.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be counted toward the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

369. Conference Course in Turkish Language and Literature.
Supervised individual study of selected problems in Turkish language or literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

679H. Honors Tutorial Course.
Supervised individual reading for one semester, followed by research and writing to produce a substantial paper. Conference course for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA, admission to the Turkish Language and Literature Honors Program; for 679HB, Turkish 679HA.

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