Alireza Ahmadian Lectures in Iranian & Persianate Studies

Come learn Persian at UBC!

Curious about Persian language and culture? We’ve got something for everyone, from absolute beginners to advanced speakers! ✨ 🔹 Explore meaningful conversations 🔹 Unlock rich literary traditions 🔹 Connect with a vibrant community of learners 🗓 Registration is now open for some and soon open for all — spots will fill fast, so get ready! For all questions specifically for booking an Oral Proficiency Interview, Persian courses (PERS), and if you have any doubts about your proficiency level or need advising regarding the best course for you and your course schedule, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Hessam Dehghani through email at [email protected] #UBC #PersianAtUBC #ubcevents #PersianCulture

🎥✨ Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to join a special film screening and conversation!

📅 Registration Deadline: January 25
⏰ Make sure to secure your spot before it’s too late!

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On Wednesday, January 29, experience Hair (2022) and A Move (2024)—two acclaimed films—followed by an engaging Q&A session featuring:
🗣 Directors: Samaneh Yadollahi & Elahe Esmaili
🗣 Producer: Hossein Behboudi Rad
🎤 Moderator: Leila Sadeghi (Poet, Critic, & Researcher)

📅 Event Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM with delicious Persian food!)
📍 Location: Asian Centre Auditorium

🌟 Event Highlights:

Screening of Hair and A Move
Interactive Q&A with filmmakers and producer
Moderated by a distinguished poet and researcher

🔑 Don’t wait! Registration closes on January 25.

💌 For more details or questions, contact the organizers at [email protected]

On January 18, we welcome Prof. Mahdi Tourage (Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Social Justice and Peace Studies) for a talk on "Rumi’s Misogyny and Racism and the Limits of Mystical Knowledge." Mahdi Tourage will discuss what we should do with the ample evidence of misogyny, racism, and male-supremacy in the poetry of a globally celebrated mystic like Rumi. Ultimately, this session will invite participants to think and constructively discuss the ethics of mystical texts such as Rumi's for our present concerns. Join us virtually! You can register for the talk here: https://ubc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rRjW_zkpQ1-8vexmGO5wWw #/registration