GSAS 303
Fall 2025
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01
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
This course is specifically designed for the learners who want to advance their skills through reading and discussing authentic materials in poetry and prose. The syllabus includes readings which range from the classic to current traditions. Students will read Mir Taqi Mir, Mirza Ghalib, Iqbal, Nasir Kazmi, Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi, Sadat Hassan Manto, Bano Qudsia, Abdullah Hussein and many more. The main goal of the course is to familiarize students with Urdu literary traditions before and after partition of the subcontinent. Students will also get opportunity to improve their writing and creative writing skills in Urdu scripts (Nastaliq) by completing various projects and assignments. Medium of instruction for this course will be standard Hindi/Urdu. This course is suitable for the advanced heritage learners, advanced Hindi/Urdu and native speakers. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GSAS |
| Course Format: Language | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Global Engagement Minor)(Global South Asian Studies Minor)(Global South Asian Studies) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Material will be provided by the instructor and will include Hindi/Urdu literature
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Examinations and Assignments:
Homework, Final Essay |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): FazaleHaq,Hafiz Times: ..T.... 04:20PM-07:00PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 12 | | SR major: 1 | JR major: 1 | | |
| Seats Available: 7 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 2 | FR: 2 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 0 |
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