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Kurdish literature and poetry 101
Kurdish oral and written literature, from dengbêj to the novel, read in translation and in the original.
Kurdish literature and poetry 101
Kurdish oral and written literature, from dengbêj to the novel, read in translation and in the original.
Level
Foundations
Who it is for
Everyone from about age 14: young people, adults, parents and newcomers. No prior knowledge is needed.
Format
Self-paced online, in plain language, with maps, figures, short quizzes and a discussion.
About 6 hours. Hours are an estimate.
What you will be able to do
- Describe oral and written traditions of Kurdish literature.
- Name key classical and modern works with sources.
- Read a short poem in translation and discuss it.
Modules
- Oral literature. Dengbêj, epics and songs.
- Classical poetry. Poets, forms and manuscripts.
- Modern prose. Newspapers, novels and short stories.
- Writing in the diaspora. Publishing across borders and languages.
Assessment
A short check after each module, with feedback. Completion is recorded; it is not an accredited award.
Status
Draft outline for scholarly review. The lessons, readings and questions are in preparation. Completion is recorded; nothing is accredited.
Course code: KCO-LIT-06.