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Faculty of Literature and Humanities at the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
Established in 1996, the Faculty of Literature and Humanities at the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili is one of the most prominent faculties of the university. Located in the city of Ardabil, it plays a key role in the development of humanities in the region. The faculty offers diverse programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, training specialized students in various fields of humanities.
Academic Programs:
- Persian Language and Literature
- Political Science and International Relations
- Philosophy
- Law
- Arabic Language and Literature
- English Language
- Religions and Mysticism
- Painting and Handicrafts
- Graphic Design (Visual Communication) and Islamic Art
Research Areas:
The faculty is active in a wide range of research fields, including:
- Persian Language and Literature
- Stylistic analysis of classical and contemporary literary works
- Comparative literature (Persian literature in comparison with other languages)
- Resistance literature and Islamic Revolution literature
- Criticism and analysis of contemporary poetry (modern, free verse, and lyric poetry)
- Mystical literature (study of works by Rumi, Attar, Saadi, and Hafez)
- The influence of Persian literature on Islamic culture and civilization
- Research on Azerbaijani folk literature and folklore
- Political Science and International Relations
- Political developments in Iran after the Islamic Revolution
- Iran’s foreign policy and relations with regional countries (Persian Gulf, Caucasus, Central Asia)
- Religion and politics in the Middle East
- International politics
- Security and strategic studies in the Caucasus and the Middle East
- The role of international organizations in resolving global crises
- Geopolitical developments in Eurasia
- Philosophy
- Islamic philosophy (study of works by Avicenna, Mulla Sadra, Suhrawardi)
- Comparative philosophy (East-West philosophical comparisons)
- Ethics and human rights in Islamic and Western thought
- Philosophy of art and aesthetics
- Political philosophy (political thought in Islam and the West)
- Critique of postmodern philosophy from an Islamic perspective
- Law
- Public law and constitutional law of the Islamic Republic of Iran
- International law and human rights issues
- Family law and legislative developments in Iran
- Criminal law and criminology, with a focus on cybercrimes
- Environmental law and sustainable development
- International trade law and foreign investment
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Stylistic analysis of classical Arabic texts (pre-Islamic, Abbasid, Andalusian literature)
- Contemporary Arabic literature and its impact on Arab cultural identity
- Translation and interpretation of religious and philosophical Arabic texts
- Resistance literature in the Arab world (Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq)
- Literary criticism and study of Arabic literary movements (Romanticism, Realism, Postmodernism)
- English Language
- Discourse analysis in English-language media
- English language teaching and modern methodologies
- Postcolonial literature and cultural studies
- Translation and challenges in specialized text translation
- Comparative linguistics (English and Persian language structures)
- Religions and Mysticism
- Islamic mysticism (Sufism) and study of works by Ibn Arabi, Rumi, and Ruzbihan Baqli
- Abrahamic religions (comparative study of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism)
- Comparative mysticism (Islamic mysticism vs. Eastern mysticism)
- The role of mysticism in Iranian art and literature
- Study of emerging spiritual movements in the contemporary world
- Painting and Handicrafts
- Study of traditional Persian painting (miniature, illumination, Persian miniature art)
- Azerbaijani indigenous handicrafts (carpet weaving, pottery, marquetry)
- The influence of Islamic art on contemporary painting and design
- Visual arts and symbolic concepts in Iranian culture
- Revival of traditional designs in contemporary art
- Graphic Design (Visual Communication) and Islamic Art
- Graphic design and visual identity in digital media
- Islamic calligraphy and its application in contemporary art
- Symbolism in Islamic art (arabesque, geometric patterns)
- Interdisciplinary studies in Islamic art and graphic design
- The impact of digital technology on traditional Islamic arts
These research areas can be further developed based on the facilities available at the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili and the interests of faculty members and students.
Facilities:
The faculty has experienced professors in various fields of humanities, many of whom participate in national and international projects. Educational and research facilities include:
- A specialized library with rich resources in literature and humanities
- A language lab to enhance students' language skills
- A well-equipped seminar and conference hall
- Access to scientific databases for advanced research
Location:
The Faculty of Literature and Humanities is located in the historic city of Ardabil, benefiting from a rich academic and cultural environment. Leveraging the unique historical and cultural heritage of the region, the faculty provides a dynamic space for study and research in the humanities.
Visiting address
Third Floor, Faculty of Humanities, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
Postal address
56199-13131
, Third Floor, Faculty of Humanities, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, University Avenue, Ardabil, Iran
Tel: (045)31505510
