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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR I CORE 01 CREDIT 3
Semester I PERSIAN TEXT - I HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1101C01

OBJECTIVES: (1) This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students
(2) This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and its grammar
(3) This will enable the students to get jobs in various government and private institutions after
completing their studies.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I
Alphabet and Joining of Letters
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II
Lesson 1-4 with exercises from Farsi Barai Ghair Farsi Zabanan by Samina Baghcheban
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III
Lesson 5-8 with exercises from Farsi Barai Ghair Farsi Zabanan by Samina Baghcheban
Title 11 hrs.
Lesson 9-12 with exercises from Farsi Barai Ghair Farsi Zabanan by Samina Baghcheban
UNIT-IV
Objective type questions from the text
REFERENCES
1 Samina Baghcheban, Farsi Barai Ghair Farsi Zabanan, Idara-i-Adabiyat-i-Delhi, Delhi
2 Yadollah Samareh, Persian Language Teaching (Elementary Course) Book I, (Azfa) Ministry of
Islamic Culture and Guidance, Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran, 1988 (Available at Iran Culture House,
New Delhi)
3 Dr. Taqi Purnamdarian, Persian Lessons for foreigners (An elementary course) Institute for Humanities
and Culture Studies, Tehran, 1997 (Available at Iran Culture House, New Delhi)
4 Lambton, A.K.S., Persian Grammar, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1971

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR I ALLIED 01 CREDIT 3
Semester I PERSIAN TEXT - I HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1102A01

OBJECTIVES: (1) This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students
(2) This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and its grammar
(3) This will enable the students to get jobs in various government and private institutions after
completing their studies.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I
Alphabet and Joining of Letters
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II
Lesson 1-4 with exercises from Farsi Barai Ghair Farsi Zabanan by Samina Baghcheban
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III
Lesson 5-8 with exercises from Farsi Barai Ghair Farsi Zabanan by Samina Baghcheban
Title 11 hrs.
Lesson 9-12 with exercises from Farsi Barai Ghair Farsi Zabanan by Samina Baghcheban
UNIT-IV
Objective type questions from the text
REFERENCES
1 Samina Baghcheban, Farsi Barai Ghair Farsi Zabanan, Idara-i-Adabiyat-i-Delhi, Delhi
2 Yadollah Samareh, Persian Language Teaching (Elementary Course) Book I, (Azfa) Ministry of
Islamic Culture and Guidance, Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran, 1988 (Available at Iran Culture House,
New Delhi)
3 Dr. Taqi Purnamdarian, Persian Lessons for foreigners (An elementary course) Institute for Humanities
and Culture Studies, Tehran, 1997 (Available at Iran Culture House, New Delhi)
4 Lambton, A.K.S., Persian Grammar, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1971

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR I ALLIED 02 CREDIT 3
Semester I PERSIAN TEXT - I HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1107A02

OBJECTIVES: (1) This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students
(2) This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and its grammar
(3) This will enable the students to get jobs in various government and private institutions after
completing their studies.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I
Alphabet and Joining of Letters
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II
Lesson 1-4 with exercises from Farsi Barai Ghair Farsi Zabanan by Samina Baghcheban
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III
Lesson 5-8 with exercises from Farsi Barai Ghair Farsi Zabanan by Samina Baghcheban
Title 11 hrs.
Lesson 9-12 with exercises from Farsi Barai Ghair Farsi Zabanan by Samina Baghcheban
UNIT-IV
Objective type questions from the text
REFERENCES
1 Samina Baghcheban, Farsi Barai Ghair Farsi Zabanan, Idara-i-Adabiyat-i-Delhi, Delhi
2 Yadollah Samareh, Persian Language Teaching (Elementary Course) Book I, (Azfa) Ministry of
Islamic Culture and Guidance, Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran, 1988 (Available at Iran Culture House,
New Delhi)
3 Dr. Taqi Purnamdarian, Persian Lessons for foreigners (An elementary course) Institute for Humanities
and Culture Studies, Tehran, 1997 (Available at Iran Culture House, New Delhi)
4 Lambton, A.K.S., Persian Grammar, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1971

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR I FOUNDATION 04 CREDIT 3
Semester I Persian Text and Grammar (I) HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1110F04

OBJECTIVES: (1) This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.
(2) This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and its grammar.
(3) This will enable the students to get jobs in various government and private institutions after
completing their studies.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I Persian Alphabet, Joining of Letters
Lesson 1 with exercises of the text, (Kitab-i-Farsi, Barai-classhai Muqaddemati)
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II Vowels, consonant, Personal Pronouns, Conjugational endings, Lessons 2 and 3 with
exercises of the text (Kitab-i-Farsi, Barai-classhai Muqaddemati)
Title 11 hrs.
Lesson 4 with exercises of the text, (Kitab-i-Farsi, Barai-classhai Muqaddemati) cardinal
UNIT-III
numbers, ordinal numbers, singular and plural, Persian names of the days of the week,
possessive pronouns and suffix pronouns
Title 11 hrs.
Lesson 5 with exercises of the text, (Kitab-i-Farsi, Barai-classhai Muqaddemati) simple past
UNIT-IV
tense, Past continuous, Persian names of the months of the year, Translation English to
Persian and vice versa
REFERENCES
1 Kitab-i-Farsi, Barai-classhai Muqaddemati, published by Dept. of Persian, University of Delhi, Delhi,
2003
2 Yadollah Samareh, Persian Language Teaching (Elementary Course) Book I, (Azfa) Ministry of
Islamic Culture and Guidance, Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran, 1988 (Available at Iran Culture House,
New Delhi)
3 Dr. Taqi Purnamdarian, Persian Lessons for foreigners (An elementary course) Institute for Humanities
and Culture Studies, Tehran, 1997 (Available at Iran Culture House, New Delhi)
4 Lambton, A.K.S., Persian Grammar, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1971

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR I INTERDISCIPLINARY ELECTIVE 01 CREDIT 3
Semester I A Study of Persian Literature in India HOURS 45
Paper Code-PER1112E01

OBJECTIVES: (i) It will help the students in acquiring basic knowledge of Persian Language and Literature produced
in India
(ii) It will be helpful for those students who are particularly interested in comparative and
interdisciplinary studies.
(iii) It will also be helpful in understanding our composite culture.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I (a) A brief survey of Persian Literature in India
(b) Life and works of Amir Khusraw
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II (a) Short notes on Ghazal, Mathnawi, Rubai and Qasida
(b) Abul Fazl and his Akbarnama
Title 11 hrs.
(a) Translation of Sanskrit Literature into Persian Language
Specially in Akbar Period such as Ramayan, Mahabharat, Katha Sarit Sagar (Darya-e-
UNIT-III
Asmar) Raj Tarangni and Kalila Wa Dimna (Panchtantra) etc.
(b) Dara Shikoh and his works
(c) Chandra Bhan Barehman and his works
Title 11 hrs.
(a) Life and works of Mirza Ghalib
UNIT-IV
(b) Life and works of Muhammad Iqbal
(c) Objective type questions related to the subject matter
REFERENCES
1 Karl John (Editor), History of Iranian Literature, D. Reided Publishing Compnay, Holland, 1968
2 Dr. Nabi Nadi, History of Indo-Persian Literature, Iran Culture House, New Delhi, 2001
3 Syed Sabahuddin Abdur Rahman, Bazm-e-Timuriyah, Vol.I, II and III, Azam Gharh (UP) 1973, 1981,
1984
4 Dr. Taufiq H. Subhani, Nigahi-be-Tarikh-e-Adab-e-Farsi dar hind, Vizarat-e-Farhang-o-Irshad-e-
Islami, Tehran, Iran

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR I CORE 02 CREDIT 3
Semester II Persian Grammar and Translation – I HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1201C02

OBJECTIVES: (1) This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.
(2) This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and its grammar
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I
Vowels, consonents, Tashdeed, definite and indefinite
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II
Noun, Personal Pronoun, Singular, Plural and Suffix Pronoun with Exercises
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III
Adjective, Verb, Adverbs, interrogative, negative, and affirmative sentences with exercises
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV
Simple Past Tense, Past Perfect Tense, Translation from English into Persian and Vice Versa
REFERENCES
1 Lambton, A.K.S., Persian Grammar, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1971
2 Dr. Taqi Purnamdarian, Persian Lessons for foreigners (An elementary course) Institute for Humanities
and Culture Studies, Tehran, 1997 (Available at Iran Culture House, New Delhi)
3 Yadollah Samareh, Persian Language Teaching (Elementary Course) Book I, (Azfa) Ministry of
Islamic Culture and Guidance, Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran, 1988 (Available at Iran Culture House,
New Delhi)

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR I ALLIED 03 CREDIT 3
Semester II Persian Grammar and Translation – I HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1203A03

OBJECTIVES: (1) This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.
(2) This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and its grammar
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I
Vowels, consonents, Tashdeed, definite and indefinite
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II
Noun, Personal Pronoun, Singular, Plural and Suffix Pronoun with Exercises
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III
Adjective, Verb, Adverbs, interrogative, negative, and affirmative sentences with exercises
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV
Simple Past Tense, Past Perfect Tense, Translation from English into Persian and Vice Versa
REFERENCES
1 Lambton, A.K.S., Persian Grammar, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1971
2 Dr. Taqi Purnamdarian, Persian Lessons for foreigners (An elementary course) Institute for Humanities
and Culture Studies, Tehran, 1997 (Available at Iran Culture House, New Delhi)
3 Yadollah Samareh, Persian Language Teaching (Elementary Course) Book I, (Azfa) Ministry of
Islamic Culture and Guidance, Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran, 1988 (Available at Iran Culture House,
New Delhi)

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR I ALLIED 04 CREDIT 3
Semester II Persian Grammar and Translation – I HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1206A04

OBJECTIVES: (1) This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.
(2) This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and its grammar
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I
Vowels, consonents, Tashdeed, definite and indefinite
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II
Noun, Personal Pronoun, Singular, Plural and Suffix Pronoun with Exercises
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III
Adjective, Verb, Adverbs, interrogative, negative, and affirmative sentences with exercises
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV
Simple Past Tense, Past Perfect Tense, Translation from English into Persian and Vice Versa
REFERENCES
1 Lambton, A.K.S., Persian Grammar, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1971
2 Dr. Taqi Purnamdarian, Persian Lessons for foreigners (An elementary course) Institute for Humanities
and Culture Studies, Tehran, 1997 (Available at Iran Culture House, New Delhi)
3 Yadollah Samareh, Persian Language Teaching (Elementary Course) Book I, (Azfa) Ministry of
Islamic Culture and Guidance, Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran, 1988 (Available at Iran Culture House,
New Delhi)

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR I FOUNDATION 08 CREDIT 3
Semester II Persian Text and Grammar (II) HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1209F08

OBJECTIVES: (1) This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.
(2) This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and its grammar
(3) This will enable the students to get jobs in various government and private institutions after
completing their studies.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I Lesson 6 with exercises of the text, (Kitab-i-Farsi, Barai-classhai Muqaddemati) Genetive,
Adjective; Comparison of adjectives, translation from Persian into English and vice versa
Title 11 hrs.
Lesson 7 with exercises of the text, (Kitab-i-Farsi, Barai-classhai Muqaddemati) infinitives
UNIT-II
(Masadir), a Orist (Muzare) Present indicative Translations from English into Persian and
vice versa
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III Lesson 8 with exercises of the text, (Kitab-i-Farsi, Barai-classhai Muqaddemati) imperative,
prepositions Translation from Persian into English and vice versa
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV Lesson 9 with exercises of the text, (Kitab-i-Farsi, Barai-classhai Muqaddemati) Synonyms
and Antonyms Definite and indefinite articles
REFERENCES
1 Kitab-i-Farsi, Barai-classhai Muqaddemati, published by Dept. of Persian, University of Delhi, Delhi,
2003
2 Lambton, A.K.S., Persian Grammar, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1971
3 Yadollah Samareh, Persian Language Teaching (Elementary Course) Book I, (Azfa) Ministry of
Islamic Culture and Guidance, Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran, 1988 (Available at Iran Culture House,
New Delhi)
4 Dr. Taqi Purnamdarian, Persian Lessons for foreigners (An elementary course) Institute for Humanities
and Culture Studies, Tehran, 1997 (Available at Iran Culture House, New Delhi)

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR I INTERDISCIPLINARY ELECTIVE 02 CREDIT 3
Semester II A Study of Persian Literature in Iran HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1212E02

OBJECTIVES: (i) It will help the students acquire basic knowledge of Persian Language and Literature in Iran
(ii) It will be helpful for those students who are particularly interested in comparative and
interdisciplinary studies.
(iii) It will also be helpful in understanding our composite culture.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
(a) Firdausi and His Shahnama
UNIT-I
(b) Nizami Aruzi Samarqandi
(c) Khyyam and His Rubaiyat
Title 11 hrs.
(a) Sadi and his Gulistan and Bustan
UNIT-II
(b) Life and Works of Hafiz
(c) Short note on Modern Persian Prose
Title 11 hrs.
(a) Short note on Modern Persian Poetry
UNIT-III
(b) Short note on Persian Drama
(c) Objective type questions related to the subject matter
Title 11 hrs.
(a) Short note on Bahar and his works
UNIT-IV (b) Short note on Perveen Etesami
(c) Short note on Nima Yoshij
(d) Short note on Sadiq Hidayat
REFERENCES
1 Karl John (Editor), History of Iranian Literature, D. Reided Publishing Compnay, Holland, 1968
2 Browne E.G., A Literary History of Persia, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
3 Dr. Razia Akbar, Iran Main Jadeed Farsi Adab Ke Pachas Sal (1900-1950), Hyderabad, A.P., 1991
4 Dr. Manzar Emam, Adabiyat-i-Jadeed Iran, Kitabistan, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 1996

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR II CORE 03 CREDIT 3
Semester III Modern Persian Prose-I HOURS 45
Paper Code- PAU1301C03

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and literature
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I (1) Lesson Kuda Ki (Nisab-i-Jadeed Farsi)
(2) Note on the life and works of Ali Dashti
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II (1) Lesson Kuda Ki (Nisab-i-Jadeed Farsi)
(2) Lecture on the development of modern Persian prose
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III (1) Lesson Kuda Ki (Nisab-i-Jadeed Farsi)
(2) Note on the life and works of Sadiq Chubak
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Khud Kushi (Short story) (Nisab-i-Jadeed Farsi)
UNIT-IV
(2) Note on the life and works of Jamal Zadeh
(3) Objective type questions on the subject matter
REFERENCES
1 Nisab-i-Jadeed Farsi, Jayyad Press, Ballimaran, Delhi-6, 1981
2 E.G.Browne; A Literacy History of Persia, Vol.IV, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1953
3 Dr. Manzar Emam, Adabiyat-i-Jadeed Iran, Kitabistan Chandwara, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 1996
4 H.Kamshad, A Modern Persian Prose Reader, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1968
5 Dr. Razia Akbar, Fifty years of Modern Persian Literature in Iran (1900-1950), Hussami Book Depot,
Hyderabad (A.P.) 1991

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR II CORE 04 CREDIT 3
Semester III Classical Persian Prose-I HOURS 45
Paper Code- PAU1302C04

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and literature
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I (1) Chapter I Akhlaq-i-Mohsini
(2) Note on the Life of Mulla Husain Wais Kashifi and his Literary Works
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Chapter II Akhlaq-i-Mohsini
UNIT-II
(2) Notes on Akhlaq-i-Mohsini and Its Literary Value
(3) Note on Tazkerah Lababul Albab
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Chapter III Akhlaq-i-Mohsini
UNIT-III
(2) Notes on Akhlaq-i-Jalali
(3) Life and Works of Jalaluddin Davvani
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV (1) Chapter IV Akhlaq-i-Mohsini
(2) Objective type questions on the subject matter
REFERENCES
1 Akhlaq-i-Mohsini, by Mullah Husain Waiz Kashifi, Sabrang Kitab Ghar, Delhi-6 (Chapter 1-4)
2 E.G.Browne; A Literacy History of Persia, Vol.II, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1951
3 Raza Zadeh Shafaq, Tarikh-i-Adabiyat-i-Iran
4 Karl Jahn (Editor), History of Iranian Literature, D.Reided Publishing Company, Dordrecht, Holland,
1968

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR II CORE 05 CREDIT 3
Semester III Persian Grammar and Translation-II HOURS 45
Paper Code- PAU1303C05

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and its grammar
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I
Simple verb, compound verb, possessive pronouns and suffix pronouns
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II Demonstrative Pronouns, Genetive, Past Participle Interrogative, negative and affirmative
sentences
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III Adjective, comparison of adjectives, present perfect tense, Translation Persian into English
and vice-versa
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV Synonyms, antonyms, infinitives and their aorist, Singular-Plural, imperative, translation,
Persian into English and vice-versa
REFERENCES
1 A.K.S.Lambton, Persian Grammar, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1971 (U.K.)
2 Sufi Abdul Aziz, A Study of Persian Grammar, Lahore (Pakistan)
3 Natil Khanlary, Dastur-i-Zaban-i-Farsi, Tehran, Iran
4 Yadollah Samareh, Persian Language Teaching, Elementary Course, Book I, International Relations
Department, Ministry of Islamic Culture and Guidance, Tehran, Iran, 1988

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR II ALLIED – 05 CREDIT 3
Semester III Persian Prose HOURS 45
Paper Code- PAU1305A05

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and literature
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
(1) 1-4 Hikayat from Gulistan-i-Sadi, Chapter-I
UNIT-I
(2) Life and Works of Shaikh Sadi
(3) Note on Gulistna-i-Sadi
Title 11 hrs.
(1) 5-8 Hikayat from Gulistan-i-Sadi, Chapter-I
UNIT-II
(2) Sadi as a Prose Writer
(3) Sadi as a Moralist
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III (1) 9-12 Hikayat from Gulistan-i-Sadi, Chapter-I
(2) Patrons of Sadi
Title 11 hrs.
(1) 13-16 Hikayat from Gulista-i-Sadi, Chapter-I
UNIT-IV
(2) Note on Bustane-Sadi
(3) Objective type questions on the subject matter
REFERENCES
1 Shaikh Sadi, Gulistan-i-Sadi, Sabrang Kitab Ghar, Delhi-6
2 Tarikh-i-Adabiyat-i-Iran (Translated in Urdu by Syed Mubarizuddin Rafat) Nadwatul Musannefin,
Delhi-6, 1982
3 Brown, E.G., A literary History of Persia, Vol.II, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1951
4 Shibli Numani, Sherul Ajam, Vol.II, Azamgarh (U.P.), 1988

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR II ALLIED – 06 CREDIT 3
Semester III Persian Prose HOURS 45
Paper Code- PAU1308A06

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and literature
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
(1) 1-4 Hikayat from Gulistan-i-Sadi, Chapter-I
UNIT-I
(2) Life and Works of Shaikh Sadi
(3) Note on Gulistna-i-Sadi
Title 11 hrs.
(1) 5-8 Hikayat from Gulistan-i-Sadi, Chapter-I
UNIT-II
(2) Sadi as a Prose Writer
(3) Sadi as a Moralist
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III (1) 9-12 Hikayat from Gulistan-i-Sadi, Chapter-I
(2) Patrons of Sadi
Title 11 hrs.
(1) 13-16 Hikayat from Gulista-i-Sadi, Chapter-I
UNIT-IV
(2) Note on Bustane-Sadi
(3) Objective type questions on the subject matter
REFERENCES
1 Shaikh Sadi, Gulistan-i-Sadi, Sabrang Kitab Ghar, Delhi-6
2 Tarikh-i-Adabiyat-i-Iran (Translated in Urdu by Syed Mubarizuddin Rafat) Nadwatul Musannefin,
Delhi-6, 1982
3 Brown, E.G., A literary History of Persia, Vol.II, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1951
4 Shibli Numani, Sherul Ajam, Vol.II, Azamgarh (U.P.), 1988

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR II INTER DISCIPLINARY ELECTIVE – 03 CREDIT 3
Semester III Selected Persian Prose Writers of India HOURS 45
Paper Code- PAU1314E03

OBJECTIVES: (i) It will help the students acquire basic knowledge of Persian language and literature produced in
India.
(ii) It will be helpful for those students who are particularly interested in comparative and
interdisciplinary studies.
(iii) It will also be helpful in understanding our composite culture.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Abdul Qadir Badauni
UNIT-I
(2) Life and works of Shaikh Ahmad Sarhindi
(3) Life and works of Muhammad Qasim Hindu Shah
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Shaikh Abdul Haq Muhaddis Dehlavi
UNIT-II
(2) Life and works of Dara Shikoh
(3) Shaikh Sikandar alias Manjuh and his work Mirat-e-Sikandari
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Abdul Baqi Nihavandi and his work Masir-e-Rahimi
UNIT-III
(2) Life and works of Shaikh Ali Hazin
(3) Tuzuk-e-Jahangiri and its Importance
Title 11 hrs.
Notes on
(1) Jahan Ara
UNIT-IV
(2) Darya-e-Asmar
(3) Kalila Wa Dimna
(4) Sairul Manazil
REFERENCES
1 Dr. Nabi Hadi, History of Indo-Persian Literature, Iran Culture House, New Delhi, 2001
2 Dr. Taufeeq H. Subhani, Nigahi be Tarikh-e-Adab-e-Farsi Dar Hind, Tehran, Iran, 1377 Hijri Shamsi
3 M.L.Rahman, Persian Literature in India during the time of Jahangir and Shah Jahan, The M. S.
University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, 1970
4 Dr. Chhotubhai Ranchhodji Naik, Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan and his Literary Circle, Gujarat
University, Ahmedabad, 1966

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR II INTER DISCIPLINARY ELECTIVE – 04 CREDIT 3
Semester III Selected Persian Prose Writers of India HOURS 45
Paper Code- PAU1315E04

OBJECTIVES: (i) It will help the students acquire basic knowledge of Persian language and literature produced in
India.
(ii) It will be helpful for those students who are particularly interested in comparative and
interdisciplinary studies.
(iii) It will also be helpful in understanding our composite culture.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Abdul Qadir Badauni
UNIT-I
(2) Life and works of Shaikh Ahmad Sarhindi
(3) Life and works of Muhammad Qasim Hindu Shah
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Shaikh Abdul Haq Muhaddis Dehlavi
UNIT-II
(2) Life and works of Dara Shikoh
(3) Shaikh Sikandar alias Manjuh and his work Mirat-e-Sikandari
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Abdul Baqi Nihavandi and his work Masir-e-Rahimi
UNIT-III
(2) Life and works of Shaikh Ali Hazin
(3) Tuzuk-e-Jahangiri and its Importance
Title 11 hrs.
Notes on
(1) Jahan Ara
UNIT-IV
(2) Darya-e-Asmar
(3) Kalila Wa Dimna
(4) Sairul Manazil
REFERENCES
1 Dr. Nabi Hadi, History of Indo-Persian Literature, Iran Culture House, New Delhi, 2001
2 Dr. Taufeeq H. Subhani, Nigahi be Tarikh-e-Adab-e-Farsi Dar Hind, Tehran, Iran, 1377 Hijri Shamsi
3 M.L.Rahman, Persian Literature in India during the time of Jahangir and Shah Jahan, The M. S.
University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, 1970
4 Dr. Chhotubhai Ranchhodji Naik, Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan and his Literary Circle, Gujarat
University, Ahmedabad, 1966

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR II CORE – 06 CREDIT 3
Semester IV Paper Name- Modern Persian Poetry-I HOURS 45
(Selected Poems of Shehryar)
Paper Code- PAU1401C06

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and literature
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
(1) Muktab-i-Hafiz (Nisab-i-Jadeed Farsi)
UNIT-I
(2) Hala Chra
(3) Lecture on Modern Persian Poetry
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Parvaneh dar Atish (Nisab-i-Jadeed Farsi)
UNIT-II
(2) Yak Shab ba Qamari
(3) Note on the life of Sheharyar and his poetry
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Bahar-i-Toba Shikan
(2) In Hameenast (Nisab-i-Jadeed Farsi)
UNIT-III
(3) Hafiz-i-Javedan
(4) Note on contemporary Poetess Frogh Farrukhzad and her literary works
(5) Life, works and style of Rashid Yasmi
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Rukhat Siyah wa Bakht-i-Safaid
UNIT-IV (2) Afsana-i-Shab (Nisab-i-Jadeed Farsi)
(3) Life and Works of Nimayoshej and his contribution to Modern Persian Poetry
(4) Objective type questions on the subject matter
REFERENCES
1 Nisab-i-Jadeed Farsi, Jayyad Press, Ballimaran, Delhi-6, 1981
2 Dr. Razia Akbar, Fifty years of Modern Persian Literature in Iran (1900-1950), Hyderabad (A.P.), 1991
3 Munibur Rahman, Jadeed Farsi Shairi, Institute of Islamic Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
(U.P.) , 1959
4 E.G.Browne, A Literary History of Persia, Vol.IV, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1953
5 Manzar Emam, Adabiyat-i-Jadeed Iran, Kitabistan, Chandwara, Muzaffarpur (Bihar), 1996
6 Muhammad Istelami, Barrasi-i-Adabiyat-i-Imroz-i-Iran, Translated by Rais Ahmad Naumani, Aligarh,
2014

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR II CORE – 07 CREDIT 3
Semester IV Classical Persian Poetry-I HOURS 45
Paper Code- PAU1402C07

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among Students


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and literature
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I (1) 1-4 Ghazals of Brehman (Radeef Alif)
(2) Life and works of Chadra Bhan Brehman
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II (1) 5-8 Ghazals of Brehman (Radeef Alif)
(2) Lecture on the development of Ghazal
Title 11 hrs.
(1) 9-12 Ghazals of Brehman (Radeef Alif)
UNIT-III
(2) Chandra Bhan as Ghazal Writer
(3) Forms of Poetry i.e. Qasida, Mathnavi, Rubai
Title 11 hrs.
(1) 13-16 Ghazals of Brehman (Radeef Alif)
UNIT-IV
(2) Brehman as a Didactic poet
(3) Objective type questions on the subject matter
REFERENCES
1 Ghazaliyat-e-Brehman (Selection), published by Dr. Abdul Hameed Farooqi, Ahmedabad, 1971,
Sixteen Ghazals from Radif Alif
2 M.L.Rahman, Persian Literature in India during the time of Jahangir and Shahjahan, The M. S.
University of Baroda, (Press) Vadodara, 1970
3 Shibli Naumani, Sherul Ajam, Vol.III, Ma’rif, Azam Gharh (U.P.)
4 Syed Sabahuddin Abdur Rahman, Bazm-i-Timuriyah, Vol.II, Ma’rif, Azam Gharh (U.P.), 1984

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR II CORE – 08 CREDIT 3
Semester IV Persian Grammar and Translation – III HOURS 45
Paper Code- PAU1403C08

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and its grammar.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I
Prepositions Adverb of Place, Adverb of Time, Adverb of Quantity, Adverb of Comparison
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II Adverb of Affirmation and Negation, Past continuous Conjunctives, Translation from
Persian into English and vice-versa
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III
Past Perfect, Present indicative, Translation from Persian into English and vice-versa
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV Present subjunctive, Present Perfect Continuous, Translation from Persian into English and
Vice-versa
REFERENCES
1 Yadollah Samareh, Amozish-i-Zaban-i-Farsi, (Azfa) Vol.I, Ministry of Islamic Culture and Guidance,
Iran, 1988
2 Sufi Abdul Aziz, A Study of Persian Grammar, Lahore (Pakistan), 1939
3 Sufi Abdul Aziz, Essentials of Persian Translation, Indo Persian Society, Delhi-6, 2004
4 A.K.S. Lambton, Persian Grammar, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1971

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR II ALLIED – 07 CREDIT 3
Semester IV Persian Poetry HOURS 45
Paper Code- PAU1405A07

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and literature.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
(1) Dawat-i-Taleem-e-Niswan-wa-Islahe Hal-i-Shan (Haziqa Afghani) (Ghulam Sarwar,
UNIT-I Sukhan-i-Nau, Part-I)
(2) Life and Work of Allama Iqbal
(3) Life and Works of Haziqa Afghani
Title 11 hrs
(1) Tausih be Naujawanan-i-Millat be Iktesab-i-Sanat-o-Hirfat (Haziqa Afghani)
UNIT-II
(2) Life and Works of Ashrafuddin Rishti Naseem (Ghulam Sarwar, Sukhan-i-Nau, Part-I)
(3) Development and features of Modern Persian Poetry
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Ilm (Ashrafuddin Rishti Naseem) (Ghulam Sarwar, Sukhan-i-Nau, Part-I)
UNIT-III
(2) Naghma-i-Sarban-i-Hijaz (Allama Iqbal)
(3) Tasneef and its characteristics
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Kodak-i-Arzoomand (Parveen Etesami)
UNIT-IV (2) Life and Works of Parveen Etesami (Ghulam Sarwar, Sukhan-i-Nau, Part-I)
(3) Objective type questions on the subject matter, short notes, reference to the context,
questions
REFERENCES
1 Ghulam Sarwar, Sukhan-i-Nau, Part-I, Educational Book House, Aligarh, 2008
2 Munibur Rahman, Post Revolution Persian verse, Institute of Islamic Studies, Aligarh Muslim
University, Aligarh, 1955
3 Munibur Rahman, Jadeed Farsi sha-e-ri, Institute of Islamic studies, Aligarh Muslim University,
Aligarh, 1959
4 Razia Akbar, Fifty Years of Modern Persian Literature in Iran (1900-1950) 1st Edition, 1991, Hussami
Book Depot, Hyderabad (A.P.)
5 Manzar Emam, Adabiyat-i-Jadeed Iran, Kitabistan, Chandwara, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 1996
6 Muhammad Istelami, Barrasi-i-Adabiyat-i-Imroz-i-Iran, Translated by Rais Ahmad Naumani, Aligarh,
2014

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR II ALLIED – 08 CREDIT 3
Semester IV Persian Poetry HOURS 45
Paper Code- PAU1408A08

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and literature.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
(1) Dawat-i-Taleem-e-Niswan-wa-Islahe Hal-i-Shan (Haziqa Afghani) (Ghulam Sarwar,
UNIT-I Sukhan-i-Nau, Part-I)
(2) Life and Work of Allama Iqbal
(3) Life and Works of Haziqa Afghani
Title 11 hrs
(1) Tausih be Naujawanan-i-Millat be Iktesab-i-Sanat-o-Hirfat (Haziqa Afghani)
UNIT-II
(2) Life and Works of Ashrafuddin Rishti Naseem (Ghulam Sarwar, Sukhan-i-Nau, Part-I)
(3) Development and features of Modern Persian Poetry
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Ilm (Ashrafuddin Rishti Naseem) (Ghulam Sarwar, Sukhan-i-Nau, Part-I)
UNIT-III
(2) Naghma-i-Sarban-i-Hijaz (Allama Iqbal)
(3) Tasneef and its characteristics
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Kodak-i-Arzoomand (Parveen Etesami)
UNIT-IV (2) Life and Works of Parveen Etesami (Ghulam Sarwar, Sukhan-i-Nau, Part-I)
(3) Objective type questions on the subject matter, short notes, reference to the context,
questions
REFERENCES
1 Ghulam Sarwar, Sukhan-i-Nau, Part-I, Educational Book House, Aligarh, 2008
2 Munibur Rahman, Post Revolution Persian verse, Institute of Islamic Studies, Aligarh Muslim
University, Aligarh, 1955
3 Munibur Rahman, Jadeed Farsi sha-e-ri, Institute of Islamic studies, Aligarh Muslim University,
Aligarh, 1959
4 Razia Akbar, Fifty Years of Modern Persian Literature in Iran (1900-1950) 1st Edition, 1991, Hussami
Book Depot, Hyderabad (A.P.)
5 Manzar Emam, Adabiyat-i-Jadeed Iran, Kitabistan, Chandwara, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 1996
6 Muhammad Istelami, Barrasi-i-Adabiyat-i-Imroz-i-Iran, Translated by Rais Ahmad Naumani, Aligarh,
2014

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR II INTER DISCIPLINARY ELECTIVE – 05 CREDIT 3
Semester IV Selected Persian Poets of India HOURS 45
Paper Code- PAU1414E05

OBJECTIVES: (i) It will help the students acquire basic knowledge of Persian language and literature produced in
India.
(ii) It will be helpful for those students who are particularly interested in comparative and
interdisciplinary studies.
(iii) It will also be helpful in understanding our composite culture.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Amir Khusraw
UNIT-I
(2) Life and works of Abu Talib Kalim
(3) Life and works of Talib Amuli
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Urfi Shirazi
UNIT-II
(2) Life and works of Ruhul Amin
(3) Life and works of Nooruddin Zuhuri
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Naziri Nishapuri
UNIT-III
(2) Life and works of Muhammad Tahir Ghani Kashmiri
(3) Life and works of Muhammad Quli Saleem
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Mirza Ghalib
UNIT-IV
(2) Life and works of Muhammad Iqbal
(3) Notes on Ghazal, Rubai, Qasida and Mathnavi
REFERENCES
1 Dr. Nabi Hadi, History of Indo-Persian Literature, Iran Culture House, New Delhi, 2001
2 Dr. Taufeeq H. Subhani, Nigahi be Tarikh-e-Adab-e-Farsi Dar Hind, Tehran, Iran, 1377 Hijri Shamsi
3 M.L.Rahman, Persian Literature in India during the time of Jahangir and Shah Jahan, The M. S.
University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, 1970
4 Dr. Chhotubhai Ranchhodji Naik, Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan and his Literary Circle, Gujarat
University, Ahmedabad, 1966

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR II INTER DISCIPLINARY ELECTIVE – 06 CREDIT 3
Semester IV Selected Persian Poets of India HOURS 45
Paper Code- PAU1415E06

OBJECTIVES: (i) It will help the students acquire basic knowledge of Persian language and literature produced in
India.
(ii) It will be helpful for those students who are particularly interested in comparative and
interdisciplinary studies.
(iii) It will also be helpful in understanding our composite culture.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Amir Khusraw
UNIT-I
(2) Life and works of Abu Talib Kalim
(3) Life and works of Talib Amuli
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Urfi Shirazi
UNIT-II
(2) Life and works of Ruhul Amin
(3) Life and works of Nooruddin Zuhuri
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Naziri Nishapuri
UNIT-III
(2) Life and works of Muhammad Tahir Ghani Kashmiri
(3) Life and works of Muhammad Quli Saleem
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Mirza Ghalib
UNIT-IV
(2) Life and works of Muhammad Iqbal
(3) Notes on Ghazal, Rubai, Qasida and Mathnavi
REFERENCES
1 Dr. Nabi Hadi, History of Indo-Persian Literature, Iran Culture House, New Delhi, 2001
2 Dr. Taufeeq H. Subhani, Nigahi be Tarikh-e-Adab-e-Farsi Dar Hind, Tehran, Iran, 1377 Hijri Shamsi
3 M.L.Rahman, Persian Literature in India during the time of Jahangir and Shah Jahan, The M. S.
University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, 1970
4 Dr. Chhotubhai Ranchhodji Naik, Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan and his Literary Circle, Gujarat
University, Ahmedabad, 1966

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR III CORE – 09 CREDIT 3
Semester V Modern Persian Prose-II HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1501C09

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and literature.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I Text (1) Irfan-i-Ilahi, (Nisab-i-Jadeed Farsi)
(2) Lecture on Modern Persian Prose
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II Text (1) Irfan-i-Ilahi (Nisab-i-Jadeed Farsi)
(2) Life and Works of Sadiq Hidayat
Title 11 hrs.
Text (1) Irfan-i-Ilahi (Nisab-i-Jadeed Farsi)
UNIT-III
(2) Objective type questions on the subject matter
(3) Buzurg Alavi as a Short Story Writer
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV Text (1) Idi (Short Story) (Nisab-i-Jadeed Farsi)
(2) Life and Works of Hejazi, His contribution to short story writing
REFERENCES
1 Nisab-i-Jadeed Farsi, Jayyad Press, Ballimaran, Delhi-6, 1981
2 H. Kamshad, A Modern Persian Prose, Cambridge University Press, 1968 (U.K.)
3 Manzar Emam, Adabiyat-i-Jadeed-i-Iran, Kitabistan, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 1996
4 Dr. Razia Akbar, Iran Main Jadeed Farsi Adab Ke Pachas Sal (1900-1950), Hyderabad (A.P.), 1991
5 E.G.Browne, A Literary History of Persia, Vol.IV, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
6 Karl Jahn (Editor), History of Iranian Literature (Rypka), D. Reided Company, Dordrecht, Holland,
1968
7 Muhammad Istelami, Barrasi-i-Adabiyat-i-Imroz-i-Iran, Translated by Rais Ahmad Naumani, Aligarh,
2014

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR III CORE – 10 CREDIT 3
Semester V Classical Persian Prose-II HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1502C10

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and literature
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I (1) Chapter I (Qabus Nama) (Qabus Nama by Amirunserulmali Kai Kaus bin Iskandar)
(2) Note on Life and works of the author
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II (1) Chapter II (Qabus Nama) (Qabus Nama by Amirunserulmali Kai Kaus bin Iskandar)
(2) Note on Qabus Nama
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III (1) Chapter III (Qabus Nama) (Qabus Nama by Amirunserulmali Kai Kaus bin Iskandar)
(2) Notes on other Prose works. Kalilawa Dimna, Marzaban Nama and Tarikh-i-Behaqi
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV (1) Chapter III (Qabus Nama) (Qabus Nama by Amirunserulmali Kai Kaus bin Iskandar)
(2) Objective type Questions related to the subject matter
REFERENCES
1 Qabus Nama by Amirunserulmali Kai Kaus bin Iskandar, edited by Saeed Nafisi, Published by Kitab
Froshi-i-Faroghi, Iran, 1342. H. Shamsi
2 E.G.Browne, A Literary History of Persia, Vol.II, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
3 Raza Zadah Shafaq, Tarikh-i-Adabiyat-i-Iran, Translated into Urdu by Syed Mubarizuddin Rafat,
Nadwatul Musannefin, Jama Masjid Delhi, 1982
4 Karl Jahn (Editor), History of Persian Literature (Jan.Rypka), D. Reided Publishing Company,
Dordrecht, Holland, 1968

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR III CORE – 11 CREDIT 3
Semester V Persian Prose Literature During The Seljuq Period HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1503C11

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and literature
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I (1) Abul Fazal Behaqi and his work Tarikh-i-Behaqi
(2) Ali Hajweri and his work Kashful Mahjub
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II (1) Shaikh Fareeduddin Attar and his work Tazkerahtul Aulia
(2) Amir Ke Kaus bin Iskandar bin Qabus Washamgir and his work Qabusnama
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Abul Hasan Ahmad Samarqandi, Known as Nizami Arozi Samarqandi and his work
UNIT-III Chahar Maqala
(2) Literary and Historical Importance of Chahar Maqala
(3) Nizamul Mulk Tusi and his work Siyasat Nama
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Hameeduddin Abubakr and his book Maqamat-i-Hamidi
UNIT-IV
(2) Al Ghazali and his book Kimiya-i-Saadat
(3) Shihabuddin Sohar Wardi and his book Awareful Ma’rif
REFERENCES
1 E.G.Browne, A Literary History of Persia, Vol.II, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1951
2 Karl Jahn (Editor), History of Iranian Literature, D. Reided Publishing Company, Dordrecht, Holland,
1968
3 Raza Zadeh Shafaq, Tarikh-i-Adabiyat-i-Iran, Translated into Urdu by Syed Mubarizuddin Rafat,
Nadwatul Musannefeen, Jama Masjid Delhi, 1982
4 Zabihullah, Safa, Tarikh-i-Adabiyat-i-Iran, Tehran, Iran

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR III CORE – 12 CREDIT 3
Semester V A History of Modern Persian Prose HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1504C12

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of modern Persian language.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I (1) A Brief Survey of the Development of Persian Drama
(2) Ali Dashti, Life and works
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II (1) Characteristics of Modern Persian Prose
(2) A brief account of the development of novel writing in Persian literature
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Life and Works of Jamal Zadeh
UNIT-III
(2) Jamal Zadeh as a Short Story Writer
(3) Life and works of Masood Dehati
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV (1) Life and Works of Sadiq Choobak
(2) Objective type questions on the subject matter
REFERENCES
1 Karl Jahn (Editor), History of Iranian Literature, (Jan Rypka), D. Reided Company, Dordretch,
Holland, 1968
2 Dr. Manzar Emam, Adabiyat-i-Jadeed Iran, Kitabistan, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 1996
3 Dr. Razia Akbar, Iran Main Jadeed Farsi Adab Ke Pachas Sal (1900-1950), Hyderabad (A.P.), 1991
4 Mumammad Istelami, Barrasi-i-Adabiyat-i-Imroz-i-Iran, Translated by Rais Ahmad Naumani, Aligarh,
2014

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR III CORE – 13 CREDIT 3
Semester V Persian Prose Literature in India, 1605 A.D. to 1658 A.D. HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1505C13

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and literature
produced in India.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I (1) Life of Shaikh Sikander Manju and His work Mirat-i-Sikandari
(2) Abdul Baqi Nahawandi and his work Masir-i-Rahimi
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Muhammad Qasim Hindu Shah
UNIT-II
(2) Literary and historical value of Tarikh-i-Farishta
(3) Chadra Bhan Brehman as a Prose Writer
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III (1) Life and works of Mulla Tughra
(2) Life and works of Dara Shikoh
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV (1) Short notes on (i) Jahan Ara Begum (ii) Jalaluddin Taba Tabai
(2) Objective type questions on the subject matter
REFERENCES
1 Dr. Nabi Hadi, History of Indo Persian Literature, Iran Culture House, 2001, New Delhi-1
2 Syed Sabahuddin Abdur Rahman, Bazm-i-Timuriya, Vol.II, Ma’rif, Azamgarh, 1984
3 Dr. Taufiq H. Subhani, Nigahi be Tarikh-i-Adab-i-Farsi, 1st Edition, 1377 Hijri Shamsi, Vizarat-i-
Farhango Irshad-i-Islami, Tehran, Iran
4 M.L.Rahman, Persian Literature in India During the Time of Jahangir and Shahjahan, Dept. of Persian,
Arabic and Urdu, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, 1970

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR III CORE – 14 CREDIT 3
Semester V Grammar and Translation – IV HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1506C14

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and its grammar.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I Direct object and indirect object
Simple past tense, Translation from Persian into English and Vice-versa
Title 11 hrs.
Past continuous and Present Perfect Tense
UNIT-II
Synonyms and Antonyms
Translation English into Persian and Vice-versa
Title 11 hrs.
Future Tense
UNIT-III
Translation Persian into English and Vice-Versa
Homonyms
Title 11 hrs.
Present Indicative (to have – to be)
UNIT-IV
Infinitives and their aorists –
Translation Persian into English and Vice-versa
REFERENCES
1 Yadolla Samareh, Persian language teaching (Elementary course) Book I and II (Azfa), Ministry of
Islamic Culture and Guidance, Islamic Republic of Iran, 1988
2 Dr. Taqi Purnamdar, Persian lessons for Foreigners (Elementary Course), Institute for Humanities and
cultural studies, Tehran, Iran, 1997
3 A.K.S.Lambton, Persian Grammar, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1971

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR III INTERDISCIPLINARY ELECTIVE – 07 CREDIT 3
Semester V Major Persian Poets and Prose Writers in Iran upto Qachar HOURS 45
Period
Paper Code- PER1508E07

OBJECTIVES: 1. It will help the students in acquiring knowledge of Persian literature produced in Iran
2. It will be helpful for those students who are particularly interested in comparative and
interdisciplinary studies
3. It will also be helpful in understanding our composite culture
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
(1) Daqiqi Tusi and his works
UNIT-I
(2) Firdausi and his Shahnama
(3) Sa’di and his works
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Hafiz
UNIT-II
(2) Umar Khayyam and his Persian works
(3) Nasir Khusraw and his works
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Qabusbin Washamgir and his Qabus Nama
UNIT-III
(2) Nizamul Mulk Tusi and his Siyasat Nama
(3) Khwaja Abdullah Ansari and his works
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Maulana Rumi
UNIT-IV
(2) Life and works of Mirza Abdullah Shihab of Turshizi
(3) Life and works of Habibullah Farsi Qaani
REFERENCES
1 E.G.Browne, A Literary History of Persia, Vol.II and III, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
2 Karl John (Editor), History of Iranian Literature, D.Reided Publishing Company, Holand 1968
3 Raza Zadeh Shafaq, Tarikh-e-Adabiyat-i-Iran, Tehran, Iran
4 Manzar Emam, Tarikh-i-Adabiyat-e-Iran, Vol.I and II, Kitabistan, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 1999 and 2000

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR III CORE – 15 CREDIT 3
Semester VI Modern Persian Poetry – II HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1601C15

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of modern Persian language and
literature.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
(1) Ashk-i-Yateem (Diwan-i-Parveen Etesami by Parveen Etesami-Selected Poems)
UNIT-I
(2) Faraib-i-Ashti
(3) Life and Works of Malikush Shoara Bahar
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II (1) Qalb-i-Majrooh (Diwan-i-Parveen Etesami by Parveen Etesami-Selected Poems)
(2) Life and works of Parveen Etesami
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Bazi-i-Zindagi (Diwan-i-Parveen Etesami by Parveen Etesami-Selected Poems)
UNIT-III
(2) Lecture on Modern Persian Poetry
(3) Life and works of Faroqh Farrukhzad
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Ain-i-Aina (Diwan-i-Parveen Etesami by Parveen Etesami-Selected Poems)
UNIT-IV
(2) Imroz-o-Farda
(3) Objective type questions on the subject matter
REFERENCES
1 Diwan-i-Parveen Etesami by Parveen Etesami, 1370, H.Shamsi Tehran, Iran (Selected Poems)
2 Munibur Rahman, Post Revolution Persian Verse, Institute of Islamic Studies, Aligarh Muslim
University, Aligarh (U.P.), 1955
3 Karl Jahn (Editor), History of Iranian Literature, (Jan Rypka) D. Reided Publishing Compnay, Holland,
1968
4 Dr. Razia Akbar, Iran Main Jadeed Farsi Adab Ke Pachas Sal (1900-1950), Hyderabad (A.P.), 1991
5 Dr. Manzar Emam, Adabiyat-i-Jadeed-Iran, Kitabistan, Muzzarffarpur, Bihar, 1996
6 Muhammad Istelami, Barrasi-i-Adabiyat-i-Imroz-e-Iran, Translated by Rais Ahmad Naumani, Aligarh,
2014

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR III CORE – 16 CREDIT 3
Semester VI Classical Persian Poetry – II HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1602C16

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and literature
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
(1) Three Hikayat (Bustan-i-SadI, Edited by Qazi Sajjad Husain, Chapter-II, Dar Ehsan)
UNIT-I (Pages 80-83)
(2) Life and works of Sadi
(3) Note on definition of Masnawi and kind of Masnawies
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Three Hikayat (Bustan-i-SadI, Edited by Qazi Sajjad Husain, Chapter-II, Dar Ehsan)
UNIT-II
(Pages 83-85)
(2) Sadi as a poet
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Three Hikayat (Bustan-i-SadI, Edited by Qazi Sajjad Husain, Chapter-II, Dar Ehsan)
UNIT-III
(Pages 85-88)
(2) Note on Bustan-i-Sadi
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Three Hikayat (Bustan-i-SadI, Edited by Qazi Sajjad Husain, Chapter-II, Dar Ehsan)
UNIT-IV (Pages 88-91)
(2) Objective type questions on the subject matter
(3) Sadi as a moralist
REFERENCES
1 Bustan-i-SadI, Edited by Qazi Sajjad Husain, Sabrang Kitabghar, 1961, Delhi-6, (Chapter II, Dar
Ehsan)
2 Shibli Naumani, Sherul Ajam, Vol.II (1988) and Vol. V. (1957), Azamghar (U.P.)
3 Raza Zadeh Shafaq, Tarikh-i-Adabiyat-i-Iran, Translated into Urdu by Mubarizuddin Rafat, Jama
Masjid, Delhi-6, 1982
4 E.G.Browne, A Literary History of Persia, Vol.II, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR III CORE – 17 CREDIT 3
Semester VI Persian Poetry During The Seljuq Period HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1603C17

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language.


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and literature
produced in Seljuq period.
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
(1) Life, works and style of Muizzi
UNIT-I
(2) Nizami Ghanjawi as a Poet
(3) Nizami as a Masnawi writer
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II (1) Life and works of Nasir Khusrau
(2) Life, works and style of Sanai
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III (1) Life, works and style of Anwari
(2) Life, works and style of Attar
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Life, works and style of Khaqani
UNIT-IV
(2) Life, works and style of Khayyam
(3) Khayyam as a Rubai writer
REFERENCES
1 E.G.Browne, A Literary History of Persia, Vol.II, Cambridge University Press, 1951
2 Karl Jahn (Editor), History of Iranian Literature, D. Reided Publishing Company, Dordrecht, Holland,
1968
3 Zabihullah Safa, Tarikh-i-Adabiyat-i-Iran, Tehran, Iran
4 Raza Z|adeh Shafaq, Tarikh-i-Adabiyat-i-Iran, Tehran, Iran

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR III CORE – 18 CREDIT 3
Semester VI A History of Modern Persian Poetry HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1604C18

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of modern Persian language and its
literature
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I (1) Life and works of Bahar Mashhadi
(2) A brief review of the Development of Modern Persian Poetry
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II (1) Life and works of Farrukhi Yazdi
(2) Characteristics of Modern Persian Poetry
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III (1) Life and works of Nima Youshej
(2) Iraj Mirza as a Modern Poet
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV (1) Life and works of Rasheed Yasmi
(2) Objective type questions on the subject matter
REFERENCES
1 Munibur Rahman, Post Revolution Persian Verse, Institute of Islamic Studies, Muslim University,
Aligarh (U.P.), 1955
2 Karl Jahn (Editor), History of Iranian Literature (Jan Rypka), D. Reided Publishing Company,
Dordrecht, Holland, 1968
3 Dr. Manzar Emam, Adabiyat-i-Jadeed Iran, Kitabistan, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 1996
4 Munibur Rahman, Jadeed Farsi Shairi, Institute of Islamic Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
(U.P.), 1959
5 Muhammad Istelami, Barrasi-i-Adabiyat-i-Imroz-e-Iran, Translated by Rais Ahmad Naumani, Aligarh,
2014

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR III CORE – 19 CREDIT 3
Semester VI Persian Poetry in India – 1605 to 1658 A.D. HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1605C19

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.


2. This will help the students in acquiring the basic knowledge of Persian language and literature
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Urfi Shirazi
UNIT-I (2) Urfi Shirazi as a poet
(3) Life and works of Zahuri Turshizi
(4) Zahuri as a poet
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Talib Amuli
UNIT-II (2) Talib Amuli as a poet
(3) Life and works of Naziri Nishapuri
(4) Naziri Nishapuri as a poet
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Abutalib Kalim
UNIT-III (2) Abdutalib Kalim as a poet
(3) Saib Tabrezi as a poet
(4) Life and works of Saib Tabrezi
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Haji Muhammad Jan Qudsi as a poet
UNIT-IV (2) Life and works of Haji Muhammad Jan Qudsi
(3) Muhamamd Quli Salim as a poet
(4) Objective type questions on the subject matter
REFERENCES
1 Nabi Hadi, History of Indo Persian literature, Iran Culture House, New Delhi, 2001
2 Syed Sabahuddin Abdur Rahman, Bazm-i-Timuriya, Vol.II, Ma’rif, Azamgarh (U.P.), 1984
3 Dr. Taufiq H. Subhani, Nigahi be Tarikh-i-Adab-i-Farsi, Dar Hind, 1st Edition, 1377 Hijri Shamsi,
Vizarat-i-Farhang-o-Irshad-i-Islami, Tehran, Iran
4 M.L.Rahman, Persian Literature in India during the time of Jahangir and Shah Jahan, Dept. of Persian,
Arabic and Urdu, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, 1970

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR III CORE – 20 CREDIT 3
Semester VI Persian Grammar and Translation – V HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1606C20

OBJECTIVES: 1. This will bring proficiency of Persian language among students.


2. This will help the students in acquiring the knowledge of Persian language and its grammar
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
UNIT-I Omission of Ezafe, Some Prefix and Suffix
Translation Persian into English and Vice-versa
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-II Past subjunctive, Passive, and exclamative sentences
Translation English into Persian and Vice-versa
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-III Conditional Sentences, infinitives and aorist
Translation Persian into English and Vice-versa
Title 11 hrs.
UNIT-IV
Synonyms and antonyms, Essay writing and translation, Persian into English and Vice-versa
REFERENCES
1 Yadolla Samareh, Persian language teaching (Elementary course) Book I and II (Azfa), Ministry of
Islamic Culture and Guidance, Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran, Iran, 1988
2 Dr. Taqi Purnamdar, Persian lessons for foreigners (Elementary Course), Institute for Humanities and
cultural studies, Tehran, Iran, 1997
3 A.K.Lambton, Persian Grammar, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1971

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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Arts
ACADEMIC YEAR
Department of Persian, Arabic &Urdu 2016-2017

Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan, Nr.D.N.Hall, Vadodara-390 002

Bachelor of Arts (Persian) : Regular


YEAR III INTERDISCIPLINARY ELECTIVE – 08 CREDIT 3
Semester VI Persian Literature in Modern Times HOURS 45
Paper Code- PER1608E08

OBJECTIVES: 1. It will help the students in acquiring knowledge of modern Persian language and literature in Iran
2. It will be helpful for those students who are particularly interested in comparative and
interdisciplinary studies
COURSE CONTENT/ SYLLABUS
Title 12 hrs.
(1) Salient features and the development of Modern Persian Prose
UNIT-I
(2) Jalal Al-e-Ahmed and his works
(3) Salient features and the development of Modern Persian Poetry
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Life and works of Muhammad Husain Sheharyar
UNIT-II
(2) Mirza Akbar Ali Khan Deh Khuda and his works
(3) Arif Qazvini and his works
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Beginning and the development of Novel writing in Persian
UNIT-III
(2) Muhammad Ali Jamal Zadeh
(3) Sadiq Hidayat and his works.
Title 11 hrs.
(1) Beginning and the development of Drama in Persian
UNIT-IV
(2) Characteristics and the development of Tasneef
(3) Iraj Mirza, Life and works
REFERENCES
1 H. Kamshad, Modern Persian Prose, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1968
2 E.G.Browne, A Literary History of Persia, Vol.IV, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
3 Karl John (Editor), History of Iranian Literature, D. Reided Publishing Company, Holland 1968
4 Dr. Razia Akbar, Iran Main Jadeed Farsi Adab Ke Pachas Sal (1900-1950 A.D.), Hyderabad (A.P.),
1991
5 Dr. Manzar Emam, Adabiyat-i-Jadeed Iran, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 1996
6 Munibur Rahman, Post-Revolution Persian Verse, Aligarh, 1955
7 Muhammad Istelami, Barrasi-i-Adabiyat-i-Imroz-e-Iran, Translated by Rais Ahmad Naumani, Aligarh,
2014

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