2021-2022 Catalog

FYS 12 The Rose Garden: History and Culture of Iran

This course explores the vibrant religious and social currents shaping Iran from the 16th century onwards. It takes students beyond the Iranian Revolution, to Iran’s rich philosophical heritage, its spectacular art and architecture, its cinematic traditions, its mystical and messianic movements, its cultures of protest, and its intellectual and religious diversity. We will also examine aspects of Persian culture present in Los Angeles.

Credits

4 units

Prerequisite

Open only to first year frosh