Iranian and Persianate Studies (MA)

The Iranian and Persianate Studies MA programme deals with various aspects of Iran and the Persianate world. It provides concepts, methods and theoretical foundations for independent, specialist and interdisciplinary work in the public or private sector later on. Students can choose from a wide range of courses covering different areas of Iranian and Persianate Studies from the time of the Islamic conquest up to the present. A specific focus of the programme in Göttingen is the study of Indo-Persian history and culture.  The MA in Iranian and Persianate Studies can be done as a major subject or as a module package: 78 CP major subject (single honours MA) – no other subject 42 CP major subject – in combination with one other subject worth 36 CP or two other subjects worth 18 CP each 36 CP module package (minor subject) – in combination with a major subject worth 42 CP 18 CP module package (second minor subject) – in combination with a major subject worth 42 CP and another external module package worth 18 CP In the 78 CP major, students choose from a range of topics offered by the Institute of Iranian Studies as well as by neighbouring disciplines. The core courses in this major are characterised by intensive source studies in modern or classical Persian. One focus of the programme includes courses on Indo-Persian culture. Only students with sufficient knowledge of Persian can apply for this MA. The language of instruction is English. Course papers and theses may be submitted in English or German. This programme does not require any knowledge of German. For the 42 CP major, the courses are the same as in the 78 CP major, but fewer courses are taken, and no courses from neighbouring disciplines can be chosen. Only students with sufficient knowledge of Persian can apply for this MA. The language of instruction is English. Course papers and theses may be submitted in English or German. While the programme of our institute does not require any knowledge of German, the language of the other subject might be German. Students who are interested in this major should inquire about the language requirements of their second subject, too. The 36 CP package consists of courses in Advanced Modern Persian in combination with other courses offered by the Institute of Iranian Studies. The language of instruction in Advanced Modern Persian is German. Other courses are also taught in German. Knowledge of German (DSH 2 level) as well as basic knowledge of Persian are required for this minor. The 18 CP package consists of a course on the Cultural History of Iran in combination with one other course offered by the Institute of Iranian Studies. The language of instruction is German (DSH2 level). No knowledge of Persian is needed. Iranian and Persianate Studies as a major subject The 78 CP major subject is a single honours MA consisting of four different areas of compulsory elective modules: Area I (12 CP) comprises courses focusing on theories and methodologies for subject-specific studies and research. Area II (min. 36 CP) comprises courses with a strong focus on source studies in the original language (contemporary or pre-modern Persian). Area III (12 CP) comprises other courses offered by the Institute of Iranian Studies. Area IV (18 CP) comprises modules taken from related disciplines, and these modules are taught in English. The 42 CP major subject consists of the following three areas of compulsory elective modules: Area I (12 CP) comprises courses focusing on theories and methodologies for subject-specific studies and research. Area II (24 CP) comprises courses with a strong focus on source studies in the original language (contemporary or pre-modern Persian). Area III (6 CP) comprises other courses offered by the Institute of Iranian Studies. Iranian and Persianate Studies as module package The 36 CP module package consists of courses in advanced modern Persian other courses offered by the Institute of Iranian Studies The 18 CP module package