Introduction to Urdu Language, Literature and Culture
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Looking to enter the magical world of Urdu language, literature, and culture? If yes, then you’re at the right place! This crash course will be your perfect guide in exploring the history of the language, its vibrant literature, and its cultural heritage. Through a beginner-friendly approach, this course will unravel the poetic traditions of the language, enabling you to appreciate its charm. You will get to explore iconic genres of Urdu literature across poetry and prose. An introduction to legendary figures that have shaped this timeless language and its literature is also a part of this course. It will also shed light on the influence of Urdu on performing arts like Dastangoi, Mushaira, Qawwali, and cinema. Join the course to delve into the magical realm of Urdu today!
Pre-recorded bite-sized lessons
7 modules, 37 lessons
9 hours learning content
Downloadable resources
Delivered in
Urdu, Hindi
Unlimited 1 year access
Course Curriculum
- Urdu Language: A Brief History
- The Story of Urdu’s Many Names
- Urdu Vocabulary: Assimilation from Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, Turkish and English
- Urdu Script and Calligraphy
- Assessment (1)
- Early Poetic Experiments (Deccan and Delhi)
- Ghazal: Anatomy and Tradition
- Nazm: Anatomy and Tradition
- Masnavi: Anatomy and Tradition
- Marsiya: Anatomy and Tradition
- Qaseeda: Anatomy and Tradition
- Rubai: Anatomy and Tradition
- Hamd, Naat, Manqabat: Anatomy and Tradition
- Rekhti: Structure, Anatomy, and Tradition
- Assessment (2)
- Kahani Ghazal Ki: A Brief History of Ghazal
- Sher-Shanasi: How to Appreciate Ghazal
- dekh to dil ki jaan se uthta hai - Meer Taqi Meer
- dil-e-naadaan tujhe huaa kya hai - Mirza Ghalib
- achcchi soorat pe ghazab toot ke aana dil ka - Daagh Dehlvi
- chupke chupke raat din aansu bahana yaad hai - Hasrat Mohani
- tum aaye ho na shab-e-intizaar guzri hai - Faiz Ahmad Faiz
- ranjish hi sahi dil hi dukhane ke liye aa - Ahmad Faraz
- tang aa chuke hain kashmakash-e-zindagi se ham - Sahir Ludhianvi
- Meer Taqi Meer: Life and Work
- Mirza Ghalib: Life and Work
- Daagh Dehlvi: Life and Work
- Allama Iqbal: Life and Work
- Assessment (3)
- Emergence and Evolution of Urdu Prose Literature
- Dastan: Tradition and Famous Dastans
- Short Story: Tradition and Major Short Story Writers
- Novel: Tradition and Major Novelists
- Assessment (4)
- Tanz-o-Mazah: Humour and Satire in Urdu Poetry
- Tanz-o-Mazah: Humour and Satire in Urdu Prose
- Assessment (5)
- Mushaira: The Poetic Symposium
- Qawwali: The Melody of Sufi Mystics
- Dastangoi: The Art of Storytelling
- Assessment (6)
- Urdu in Films: The Contribution of Urdu in Bollywood
- Famous Urdu Lyricists of Bollywood
- Assessment (7)
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This course is developed by scholars and language experts. To ensure that the content is delivered to you in a manner that is both enjoyable and effective, we have taken help of a skilled presenter to offer you a never before learning experience.
- Content WriterDinesh ShrinetHussain Ayaz
- Course PresenterShagufta Yasmin
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Thanks to Rekhta for creating the Rasmul-Khat course, as I’m now able to read my favourite poets’ works in the Urdu script itself, which feels so rewarding. It is a great pleasure to be able to read Urdu in its original form.
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It was a delightful experience joining the Aamozish courses. Each course is so interactive and helpful and it makes learning so enjoyable. Keep up the great work in spreading the magic of Urdu.
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Professional
Being a teacher myself, I understand the importance of interactive learning, especially in learning a new script. Very helpful for Urdu lovers.
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Teacher
This is the best thing I took up after retirement. From learning a new language from its basics and then moving on to learn its vocabulary, Aamozish courses have helped me through all. Great efforts, keep it up!
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What You Will Learn
What You Will Learn
- History of the Urdu language, interesting facts about its origin, evolution, script, and vocabulary.
- A comprehensive introduction to all genres of Urdu poetry, with particular emphasis on Ghazal history, traditions, and major poets.
- Fundamental concepts of Urdu poetry to understand and appreciate its intricacies and nuances.
- Introduction to the diverse world of prose literature, works of renowned writers like Manto, Ismat, Bedi, Krishan Chandra, and others.
- Fascinating anecdotes about the history and evolution of dastangoi, qawwali and mushaira.
- The influence of Urdu literature and poetry on Bollywood, along with notable poets and writers that have contributed to the industry.