"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.
Overview
Syllabus
BLOCK-1: TARAQQI PASAND TEHREEK AUR URDU SHAYARI
Week-1
Unit-1: Taraqqi Pasand Tahreek Ka Ta'aruf Aur Pas-e-Manzar
Week-2
Unit-2: Taraqqi Pasand Tahreek Aur Urdu Ghazal
Unit-3: Taraqqi Pasand Tahreek Aur Urdu Nazm
BLOCK-2: Numainda Nazm Go Taraqqi Pasand Shu'ara Ke Halaat-e-Zindagi Aur Matn Ki Tadrees
Week-3
Unit-4: Faiz Ahmed Faiz: Halaat-e-Zindagi, Nazm Nigari Aur Nazm "Subh-e-Azadi" Ka Matn Aur Tajziya
Unit-5: Firaq Gorakhpuri: Halaat-e-Zindagi, Nazm Nigari Aur Nazm "Shahnama Adam" Ka Matn Aur Tajziya
Week-4
Unit-6: Josh Malihabadi: Halaat-e-Zindagi, Nazm Nigari Aur Nazm "Halaat-e-Hazra" Ka Matn Aur Tajziya
Week-5
Unit-7: Irar-ul-haq: Halaat-e-Zindagi, Nazm Nigari Aur Nazm "Mazdoor ka Geet" Ka Matn Aur Tajziya
Unit-8: Ali Sardar Jafri: Halaat-e-Zindagi, Nazm Nigari Aur Nazm "Hathoun ka Tarana" Ka Matn Aur Tajziya
BLOCK-3: Numainda Ghazal Go Taraqqi Pasand Shu'ara Ki Ghazal Goi Ki Khusoosiyat Aur Ghazloun Ki Tashrih
Week-6
Unit-9: Faiz Ahmed Faiz ki Ghazal Goi Ki Khusoosiyat Aur Ghazloun ki Tashrih
Unit-10: Firaq Gorakhpuri ki Ghazal Goi Ki Khusoosiyat Aur Ghazloun ki Tashrih
Week-7
Unit-11: Josh Malihabadi ki Ghazal Goi Ki Khusoosiyat Aur Ghazloun ki Tashrih
Unit-12: Israr ul Haq Majaz ki Ghazal Goi Ki Khusoosiyat Aur Ghazloun ki Tashrih
Week-8
Unit-12: Ali Sardar Jafri ki Ghazal Goi Ki Khusoosiyat Aur Ghazloun ki Tashrih
Unit-13: Majrooh Sultanpuri ki Ghazal Goi Ki Khusoosiyat Aur Ghazloun ki Tashrih
Taught by
Dr Liaqat Ali
