The Department of Persian was established in the College of Arts, University of Baghdad, in 1969 by the late Professor Dr. Hussein Ali Mahfouz. The department was one of the branches of the Department of Oriental Studies in the College of Arts, which included the three branches of the Persian language, the Turkish language, and the Hebrew language. Then these branches separated and became three complete departments, which were transferred to the College of Languages when the college was established in 1987.
Postgraduate studies in the Persian language department began in the academic year 1993/1994 and continued until the academic year 2002/2003, when they were reopened in the academic year 2008/2009 for a master’s degree.
Leadership in Persian language education and excellence in scientific research.
The Department of Persian Language at the College of Languages, University of Baghdad, is a specialized academic institution dedicated to the teaching of the Persian language and its literature. The department is distinguished by its specialized faculty and modern curricula that keep pace with academic developments. It seeks to prepare qualified academic cadres with distinguished linguistic and research skills, capable of contributing to the labor market through translation, cultural communication, and the promotion of scientific and cultural understanding among peoples. This is achieved through the development of educational programs, the encouragement of scientific research, and the adoption of modern teaching methods and advanced educational technologies.
Prepare students with a solid academic foundation in the Persian language and employ these outcomes to expand scientific knowledge related to the language.
Strengthen research capabilities in Persian linguistic studies and produce innovative studies in linguistics, translation, and related issues in language and literature.
Prepare qualified graduates for careers in translation, whether in public institutions or the private sector, and enable them to respond effectively to contemporary professional demands.
Enhance intellectual and cultural communication with nations worldwide through graduates engaged in translation and linguistic studies.
Align educational outcomes with the needs of the Iraqi labor market, including opportunities in government institutions and private educational organizations.
Contribute to the preservation, study, and dissemination of Persian linguistic heritage through modern scientific approaches and by linking it with contemporary technology and specialized translation.
