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Shiraz University ((ペルシア語:دانشگاه شیراز) ''Dāneshgāh-e-Shirāz''), formerly known as Pahlavi University, is a public university located in Shiraz, Iran. In the latest ranking of Iranian universities based on scientific output, Shiraz University is listed among the top three research-oriented schools in the nation.〔()〕 The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) assisted the Iranian government in transforming Shiraz University into the only institution in the Middle East based on American-style higher education. Penn thus became highly influential in shaping many of Pahlavi University's departments and institutions. Shiraz University has the second-biggest campus in Iran. It was initially designed by American architect Minoru Yamasaki,〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=DSpace@MIT: Pahlavi University, Shiraz, Iran )〕 who also designed the World Trade Center. Shiraz University has pioneered the establishment of doctoral programs in Iran. Presently the university has over 20,000 students, with 200 bachelor's degree programs (B.A., B.Sc.), 300 master's degree programs (M.A., M.Sc.), one professional degree program (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or DVM), and 150 Ph.D. programs. ==History== Shiraz University traces its roots to 1946, with the establishment of a technical college aimed at training specialists in the medical sciences with a four-year program. Initially called the High Institute of Health, it developed into a medical school in 1950. In 1953, the Namazi School of Nursing and the Colleges of Agriculture and Arts and Sciences were established. With the addition of the College of Engineering and College of Veterinary Medicine in 1954, the school was elevated to university-status and named after the reigning Pahlavi dynasty. Other units that were subsequently added were the Dental School in 1969, the Graduate School and College of Electronics in 1969, Dentistry in 1970 and the Colleges of Law and Education in 1977. In 1960, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi invited University of Pennsylvania president Gaylord Harnwell to come to Iran and examine Iran's higher education institutions. Harnwell prepared a report at the Shah's request, entitled ''A Pattern for a New University in Iran'', and the Shah subsequently decided that Penn would assist the Iranian government in transforming Pahlavi University〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=مرکز پژوهشها - لایحه قانونی تأسیس دانشگاه پهلوی )〕 into the only institution in Iran based on American-style higher education.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Trends by Region: MIDDLE EAST andPenn's Global Engagement, University of Pennsylvania University Archives )〕 The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) thus became highly influential in shaping many of Pahlavi University's departments and institutions.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=ERIC - Problems and Issues in Higher Education: Perspectives on Iran-United States Educational Relations and Influences., 1994-Aug-29 )〕 Many faculty members from Penn were hence sent to Shiraz to teach and carry out research at the university, and a widespread exchange program was established. The president of the University of Pennsylvania was even awarded an honorary degree in Shiraz in recognition of the help of ''Penn'' to Pahlavi University.〔Frye, R. N.. ''Greater Iran''. Mazda Publishers. 2005. ISBN 1-56859-177-2. p.232〕 After the 1979 Islamic Revolution overthrew the Pahlavi dynasty, drastic changes were implemented at all universities. The name of Pahlavi University was immediately changed to Shiraz University. All universities were closed for three years in a so-called Iran's Cultural Revolution of 1980-1987 to islamize all the universities. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Shiraz University」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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