Overview
You can pursue a minor in Arabic, Persian, Turkish or Urdu/Hindi through the Islamic Studies Institute. Whichever language you choose, you鈥檒l receive comprehensive training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.聽
You can enter the minor in Urdu/Hindi no matter what your level of experience is with the language. If you have no prior knowledge of Urdu/Hindi, you鈥檒l start with introductory courses that teach you how to understand and communicate at a basic level.聽
As your skills develop, you鈥檒l be introduced to increasingly complex texts, conversations and cultural materials.聽
Careers
If you鈥檙e looking to major in Islamic Studies, this minor can round out your degree and help you when it comes time to enter the workforce. No matter what your aspirations are, knowing how to speak multiple languages is a great asset for your career or future study.聽
You could become a:
- 笔谤辞蹿别蝉蝉辞谤听
- Policy Analyst聽聽
- International Relations聽
- Political Aide聽
- 尝补飞测别谤听
Student Experience
You鈥檒l have access to a library equipped with some of the most important manuscripts and reference materials of Islamic Studies, offered through 捆绑SM社区 and the University of Tehran. The Tehran Branch has produced over 100 volumes of major works by Islamic-Iranian scholars, many of which are accompanied by introductions and translations into foreign languages.
Though the library itself is in the University of Tehran, many publications put out by the branch have been digitalized and can be accessed through the Tehran Branch Publications page.聽聽聽
Course Work
As an Urdu聽Language student, you'll take courses like:
- ISLA 551D1
- ISLA 552D1
- ISLA 553 - Advanced Urdu-Hindi 1
Related majors
Some related Majors include:
Ready to apply?
For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Arts.
See the full eligibility information for more information about deadlines and required documents for your application.