Persian studies

Persian studies is the study of the Persian language and its literature specifically. It is differentiated from Iranian studies which is a broader, more interdisciplinary subject that focuses more on the histories and cultures of all Iranian peoples. Summarize the following text using ONLY facts from it. Do NOT invent references, emails, or links. If the text doesn't mention something, leave it out. Use the weekly Newsquiz to test your knowledge of stories you saw on CNN.com and the CNN iReport app to help you with reading comprehension and vocabulary. Back to the page you came from. Click here to go to the story you were trying to learn about. CLICK HERE to read the story about a man who tried to teach his son how to read in the language of his forebears, the Zoroastrianism of the ancient Near East. CLICK here to see the story that led to the introduction of the word "Persian" to the English-speaking world for the first time, in the 17th century. CLICK Here to see how to learn the language in the 21st century.