Persian orthography

by Forogh Hashabeiky

Doctoral Dissertation at Uppsala University 2005 Abstract Hashabeiky, F., 2005. Persian Orthography. Modification or Changeover? (1850-2000). Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis. Studia Iranica Upsaliensia 7. 250 pp. Uppsala. ISBN 91-554-6190-5 The present study provides a description of the standardization process of Persian orthography since the introduction of the Arabic alphabet, with a focus on this process in modern times (1850-2000). Using theories related to orthography standardization as its background, this work seeks an explanation for the prolonged standardization process of Persian orthography, and presents the frameworks within which this standardization has been carried out. The most recent state of Persian orthography is presented through an investigation of the current attitudes towards the problems of Persian orthography and possible frameworks for a potential reform, as well as through an investigation of the current tendencies in the manner of presenting different orthog