
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Teaching Persian in a Changing World Order: Language Education, Cultural Understanding, and the Strategic Role of Language
5-8 Aug 2026 - Utrecht, Nederland
Deadline: Sep 12, 2025
Increasing Student Engagement and Motivation in Persian Classrooms
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Westin Washington
Downtown Washington DC
Meeting in Conjunction at MESA 2025
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Meeting: 12:00-01:30 PM
Award: 01:30-03:00 PM
Westin Washington
Downtown Washington DC
WELCOME TO AATP
The American Association of Teachers of Persian is a non-profit, professional organization whose objective shall be to advance and improve the study and teaching of the Persian language and culture; to promote research in the field of Persian language, linguistics, and literature; to further the common interests of teachers in the field; and to facilitate communication and professional cooperation among its members.
You can renew your annual membership by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.



NEW MEMBERS
Your membership allows you to unite with other teachers of Persian. Our association is not limited to the national level. In fact, we have members from all over the world including Canada, European counties, etc. By joining our organization you can be part of the global community of teachers of Persian.
AATP President
Peyman Nojoumian
University of Southern California
Department of Middle East Studies
3501 Trousdale Parkway, THH 256
Los Angeles, CA 90089
email: contact@aatpersian.com
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