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It covers the entire spectrum of Iranian studies across disciplines.

The program of Iranian Studies at UCLA, established half a century ago, in 1963, is the largest and most comprehensive doctoral program of its kind in the Americas. The Program of Iranian Studies at UCLA, established half a century ago, in 1963, is one of the largest and most comprehensive doctoral programs of its kind in the Americas. It covers the entire spectrum of Iranian studies across discip

lines, linguistic boundaries, and periods. Among its distinctive strengths is the focus on Old and Middle Iranian philology, ancient Iranian history and religions, archaeology, as well as the study of classical and modern Persian literature. In addition, courses in Judeo-Persian literature and Baha'i history and religion are regularly read in the Program.

06/03/2025

In case you were not able to catch our last lecture of the year, the recording of the Bilingual Lecture Series talk "Nepotism in the Islamic Republic of Iran" is now available online.

Watch it on our video archive now. Link below!

https://nelc.ucla.edu/video/nepotism-in-the-islamic-republic-of-iran/

05/25/2025

Join us for our upcoming Bilingual Lecture Series talk!

پدیدهٔ خویشاوند سالاری در جمهوری اسلامی ایران

"Nepotism in the Islamic Republic of Iran" by Mehrzad Boroujerdi
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 4:00 pm in 314 Royce Hall
Discussion in Persian

Alternate live stream via Zoom: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/91262030653
(No need to register in advance, just click the link at 4:00pm on June 1st to join.)

05/19/2025

In case you were not able to catch our lecture yesterday, the recording of the Bilingual Lecture Series talk "Fallen in the Whirlwind: The Odyssey and Destiny of Iranian Victims of Stalinist Great Repression in the Soviet Union" is now available online.

Watch it on our video archive now. Link below!

https://nelc.ucla.edu/video/fallen-in-the-whirlwind-the-odyssey-and-destiny-of-iranian-victims-of-stalinist-great-repression-in-the-soviet-union/

05/17/2025

Join us for our Bilingual Lecture Series talk TOMORROW!

"Fallen in the Whirlwind: The Odyssey and Destiny of Iranian Victims of Stalinist Great Repression in the Soviet Union" by Touraj Atabaki & Lana Ravandi-Fadai

فتادگان در گردبا: گفتاری درباره سرگذشت و سرنوشت قربانیان ایرانی سرکوب‌های فراگیر استالینی در شوروی
Sunday, May 18, 2025, 11:30 am PT via ZOOM
Discussion in Persian
Zoom Registration: https://ucla.zoom.us/.../register/WN_rBjt0ANzRrSrmOOM7chltg

05/11/2025

Join us for our upcoming Bilingual Lecture Series talk!

"Fallen in the Whirlwind: The Odyssey and Destiny of Iranian Victims of Stalinist Great Repression in the Soviet Union" by Touraj Atabaki & Lana Ravandi-Fadai

فتادگان در گردبا: گفتاری درباره سرگذشت و سرنوشت قربانیان ایرانی سرکوب‌های فراگیر استالینی در شوروی
Sunday, May 18, 2025, 11:30 am PT via ZOOM
Discussion in Persian

Zoom Registration: https://ucla.zoom.us/.../register/WN_rBjt0ANzRrSrmOOM7chltg

04/28/2025

In case you were not able to catch our BLS lecture yesterday or today, the recordings of the Bilingual Lecture Series talks "The Mahsa Movement and the Feminist Uprising in Iran" both in Persian and English are now available online.

Watch them on our video archive now. Link below!

https://nelc.ucla.edu/video/the-mahsa-movement-and-the-feminist-uprising-in-iran/

https://nelc.ucla.edu/video/the-mahsa-movement-and-the-feminist-uprising-in-iran-english/

04/27/2025

Join us for our Bilingual Lecture Series event TOMORROW:

"The Mahsa Movement and the Feminist Uprising in Iran" by Farhad Khosrokhavar
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11:00am
Discussion in English

Zoom Registration: https://ucla.zoom.us/.../register/WN_iPW7un5RTfySMm-7Eicfrg

04/26/2025

Join us for our event TOMORROW!

Bilingual Lecture Series:
جنبش مهسا و قیام فمینیستی در ایران

"The Mahsa Movement and the Feminist Uprising in Iran" by Farhad Khosrokhavar
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 11:30am
Discussion in Persian

Zoom Registration: https://ucla.zoom.us/.../register/WN_HxPN8qGWQuSbj1Y1WO9TRQ

04/21/2025

Join us for our upcoming Bilingual Lecture Series event:

"The Mahsa Movement and the Feminist Uprising in Iran" by Farhad Khosrokhavar
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11:00am
Discussion in English

Zoom Registration: https://ucla.zoom.us/.../register/WN_iPW7un5RTfySMm-7Eicfrg

04/20/2025

Join us for our upcoming event!

Bilingual Lecture Series:
جنبش مهسا و قیام فمینیستی در ایران

"The Mahsa Movement and the Feminist Uprising in Iran" by Farhad Khosrokhavar
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 11:30am
Discussion in Persian

Zoom Registration: https://ucla.zoom.us/.../register/WN_HxPN8qGWQuSbj1Y1WO9TRQ

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The Program of Iranian Studies at UCLA, established half a century ago, in 1963, is one of the largest and most comprehensive doctoral programs of its kind in the Americas. It covers the entire spectrum of Iranian studies across disciplines, linguistic boundaries, and periods. Among its distinctive strengths is the focus on Old and Middle Iranian philology, ancient Iranian history and religions, archaeology, as well as the study of classical and modern Persian literature. In addition, courses in Judeo-Persian literature and Baha'i history and religion are regularly read in the Program.