Email: mramin@ou.edu
Office: Farzaneh Hall 329
Mina Raminsabet is a visiting scholar, teaching Persian language and literature at the University of Oklahoma.
Dr. Raminsabet received her Ph.D. from the University of Tehran, where she previously served as a professor of Persian language and literature. She has delved into textual criticism, exploring the details of Persian manuscripts. Her forthcoming book is on textual criticism of Persian mystical poetry and is going to be a valuable resource for scholars working in the field.
Her research focuses on mysticism, ancient Persian manuscripts, and the challenges of teaching Persian as a second language. As a university lecturer since 2016, she has been dedicated to teaching Persian language and literature at the University of Tehran and contributing to the development of Persian language proficiency tests.
She also has rich experience in teaching Persian to non-native speakers. Dr. Raminsabet is also preparing a textbook for teaching Persian to English speakers. She is pursuing ACTFL workshops to gain an OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) tester certification in Persian language. She serves as Chair of the award committee for the Jafar and Shokouh Farzaneh Prize for the best article in Persian literature.
With a strong publication record, Dr. Raminsabet hopes to make significant contributions to the Farzaneh Family Center for Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies at the University of Oklahoma by not only teaching the Persian language but also a class on Rumi and mystical literature in the 2024 summer semester, where students explore the works of the renowned poet and delve into the spiritual and philosophical themes in his poetry. She will also teach a course on Iranian history through Persian literature, providing students with a unique perspective on Iranian literature and culture.
