Faculty of Literature and Humanities (Shahid Chamran University)
| Faculty of Literature and Humanities | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ahvaz, Khuzestan Province, Iran |
| Built | Pahlavi I period |
| Official name | Faculty of Literature and Humanities (Triangle Building) |
| Designated | 17 November 1999 |
| Reference no. | 2497 |
The Faculty of Literature and Humanities (Shahid Chamran University) was established in 1971 under the name Faculty of Literature and Foreign Languages in a building known as the Triangle Building (Persian: دانشگاه سهگوش)[a]. In the 1972–1973 academic year, the faculty began its activities with two bachelor's degree programs: Persian Language and Literature and English Language and Literature, each offered in two tracks (teaching and pure studies).
In February 2011, the faculty was relocated to a newly constructed building in the university campus of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz.[1]
The Triangle Building dates back to the Pahlavi I period, the same era in which the Pol Sefid Bridge, the first modern bridge over the Karun River was constructed. Located in Molavi Square in Ahvaz, the building was registered as one of the national heritage sites of Iran on 17 November 1999, with registration number 2497.[2]
History
The triangular building was constructed in 1929 and has served various functions throughout its history. Initially, it was the central building of Bank Melli Iran in Ahvaz. Three years later, it was repurposed as the governorate building. In 1942, during World War II, when Ahvaz was occupied, it became the headquarters of the Allied forces.
In subsequent years, the building was used as the headquarters of the American Point Four Program, then as the Ahvaz Governorate Office, followed by the Khuzestan Department of Finance, and later the provincial governor's office. In 1957, the building was purchased from Bank Melli for 2.6 million tomans.
Afterward, it became associated with Jundishapur University, and in 1971 it was assigned to the Faculty of Literature and Foreign Languages. The building was designed by the French architect André Godard, who is also known for designing the Tomb of Hafez and the National Library of Iran.
Due to its triangular design, the building became popularly known as the Triangle University. It was registered as a national heritage site of Iran in 1999.[3]
The initial academic programs included Persian Language and Literature and English Language and Literature, both offered in teaching and pure tracks. In later years, programs in French Language and Literature, Economics, Accounting, Educational Sciences, and History were added, and the faculty was renamed the Faculty of Literature and Humanities.
Eventually, the departments of Economics, Accounting, and Educational Sciences were separated to form independent faculties. Since February 2011, the faculty has been located in a new building in the Shahid Chamran University campus.[1]
Departments
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- Persian Language and Literature
- History
- Geography and Urban Planning
Wikipedia edit-a-thon
The History Scientific Association of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, in collaboration with the Iranian Wikimedians User Group, held a Wikipedia edit-a-thon on 1 March 2017 at this faculty, focusing on creating and editing historical articles.[4]
See also
Notes
References
- ^ a b "History - Faculty of Literature and Humanities". Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "Daneshgah Se Goush, dar masir-e tarikhi". Dournamay Mihan. 2024-07-26. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- ^ "Daneshgah Se Goush Ahvaz". Resalat Newspaper. 2022-02-21. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- ^ "Wikipedia article writing competition". Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz. Retrieved 2025-01-26.