How the social media is changing the self-perception (or identity) of the youth in Iran.

All readings must be completed before the class session for which they are assigned; this is essential for your success in the course. The following books are required:

Dehqan, Ahmad. 2006. Journey to Heading 270 Degrees, trans. Paul Sprachman. Costa Mesa: Mazda Publishers, 2006.

Mandanipour, Shahriar. 2009. Censoring an Iranian Love Story, trans. Sarah Khalili. New York: Knopf.

Moaveni, Azadeh. 2005. Lipstick Jihad: A Memoir of Growing up Iranian in America and American in Iran. New York: Public Affairs.

Satrapi, Marjane. 2007. The Complete Persepolis. New York: Pantheon.

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