معرفی
Soheila Amirsoleimani is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah, affiliated with the World Languages and Cultures department. Her research and teaching focus on classical Persian texts, particularly from the 11th century AD, with interdisciplinary connections to Islamic mysticism, ethical thought, and gender studies. She also teaches courses on Persian language, Muslim-American identity, and literary analysis.
Her scholarly work explores metaphor and irony in Persian literature, as well as the representation of women in historical narratives like the Tārīkh-i Bayhaqī. Her publications span topics such as translation challenges in Persian works, numismatic symbolism in the Ghaznavid dynasty, and didactic literature in Iranian culture. She can be contacted at s.amirsoleimani@utah.edu.
Research Interests
- Classical Persian texts (11th century AD)
- Metaphor and irony in Persian literature
- Gender representation in medieval Persian works
- Translation of Persian cultural narratives
- Ethical thought in Andarz literature
- Historical analysis of Perso-Islamic dynasties
Teaching Activities
- Advanced Persian Language Skills
- Muslim-American identity in the U.S.
- Introductory studies to Persian literature and culture
- Special Topics in Persian and Islamic studies
