Persian Poetics

Ramadan Circle 2023

Course • 4 lessons

Explore the timeless lessons of great Persian poets in the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan.

Persian 101: Writing

Course • 20 lessons

Poetess - English (2022)

Course • 10 lessons

What was life like for a Mughal princess? Or a women’s rights activist who died for her cause? Or a street musician working the bāzārs of Samarqand? Unheard for centuries, the voices of these remarkable women are now available to us to uncover.

Sounds of South Asia: Persian Kalam in Qawwali

Course • 10 lessons

Qawwāli is a centuries-old devotional music tradition that blends Persian, Arabic, and South Asian languages, cultivating exceptional spiritual experiences. Join us as we uncover and translate the Persian lyrics of famous Qāwwali pieces.

Saffron in South Asia Webinar

Course • 1 lesson

Persian was born in Iran but flourished in South Asia, join us as we uncover the history and tragic decline of South Asian’s Persian tradition.

Private Instruction

Course • 0 lessons

One six-week semester of private instruction.