"Progressive Urdu Poetry" is a rich and revolutionary genre that emerged as a response to social injustices and the quest for equality in early 20th-century South Asia. Rooted in the Progressive Writers' Movement, this poetry captures themes of social reform, human rights, and the struggles of the common person, aiming to inspire change and highlight societal inequalities. Blending powerful emotional appeal with social commentary, Progressive Urdu poetry resonates deeply with those confronting issues of poverty, oppression, and inequality.
This course delves into both classical and contemporary works by notable progressive Urdu poets, offering insight into the movement’s origins, its philosophical undertones, and the profound impact of these voices on literature and society. Through studying this genre, students will gain a deeper understanding of social justice themes in Urdu poetry, enhance their analytical skills, and explore the ways literature can shape and reflect social attitudes and awareness of contemporary issues.
| Course Status : | Ongoing |
| Course Type : | Not Applicable |
| Language for course content : | Urdu |
| Duration : | 8 weeks |
| Category : |
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| Credit Points : | 4 |
| Level : | Undergraduate |
| Start Date : | 01 Jan 2025 |
| End Date : | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Enrollment Ends : | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Exam Date : | 17 May 2025 IST |
| NCrF Level : | 5.5 |
| Exam Shift : | Shift-II |
Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.
IGNOU Study Material for BUDAE-182 available at https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/101089
Dr.
Liaqat Ali is an Assistant Professor of Urdu at the School of Humanities,
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi. He hails from a
remote hamlet in Jammu and Kashmir, where he began his basic education. He
completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Jammu. Driven by a
thirst for knowledge, he pursued a Master's degree in Urdu at Jawaharlal Nehru
University (JNU), New Delhi. He earned his doctorate in Urdu under the guidance
and supervision of Prof. Khawaja Mohd. Ekramuddin at the Centre of Indian
Languages (CIL), School of Language, Literature, and Culture Studies
(SLL&CS), JNU, New Delhi.
Dr.
Ali specializes in the critical study of Urdu fiction, comparative literature,
and contemporary Urdu literature in Jammu and Kashmir. He has authored four
books: Tehqeeqi Wa Tanqeedi Khazain, Jammu Wa Kashmir Mein Urdu Adab 2000 se
2013, Irtekaz-E-Nazar, and Harf Harf Justju. He has published more than twenty
research papers in various reputed journals and magazines and has presented
over thirty research papers at national and international seminars and
conferences. Additionally, he has participated in several workshops.
Before
joining IGNOU, Dr. Ali worked at the Directorate of Distance Education,
University of Jammu, where he gained four years and ten months of teaching
experience.
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