The Lisaniyat (Linguistics) Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), developed by the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) of Maulana Azad National Urdu University, is designed to enhance knowledge and understanding of linguistic theories, language structure, language use, and contemporary developments in the field of linguistics among postgraduate students, research scholars, language teachers, and aspiring linguists, with a special focus on Urdu-speaking learners. The course aligns with the objectives of National Education Policy 2020 and promotes inclusive, technology-enabled learning through online platforms. By integrating theoretical foundations with practical applications, the course enables learners to develop analytical, research, and communication skills necessary for understanding language and its role in society, culture, and education.
The Tareekh-e-Adab-e-Urdu (History of Urdu Literature) Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), developed by the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) of Maulana Azad National Urdu University, is designed to enhance learners’ understanding of the historical evolution, major literary movements, prominent writers, and significant genres of Urdu literature. The course is intended for postgraduate students, research scholars, language and literature teachers, and enthusiasts of Urdu literary studies. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the development of Urdu literature from its formative stages to contemporary trends, highlighting its cultural, social, and intellectual dimensions. Aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the course promotes inclusive and technology-enabled learning through online platforms. By integrating literary history with critical analysis, it enables learners to develop analytical, research, and interpretative skills necessary for the study and appreciation of Urdu literary heritage and its continuing relevance in modern society.
The Dastaan Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), developed by the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) of Maulana Azad National Urdu University, is designed to enhance learners’ understanding of the rich tradition of Dastaan in Urdu literature. The course is intended for postgraduate students, research scholars, language and literature teachers, and enthusiasts of Urdu literary studies. It provides a comprehensive overview of the origin, evolution, and development of Dastaan as a distinctive narrative genre, highlighting its major texts, themes, characters, narrative techniques, and artistic features. The course also examines the cultural, historical, and social contexts that contributed to the growth and popularity of Dastaan literature in South Asia. Aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the course promotes inclusive and technology-enabled learning through online platforms. By integrating literary history with critical analysis, the course enables learners to develop analytical, research, and interpretative skills necessary for understanding, appreciating, and critically engaging with the Dastaan tradition and its enduring significance in Urdu literary heritage.
The Classical Genres of Poetry (Classiki Asnaaf-e-Sher: Masnavi, Qaseeda, Marsiya, Rubai) Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), developed by the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) of Maulana Azad National Urdu University, is designed to enhance learners’ understanding of the classical poetic traditions of Urdu literature. The course is intended for postgraduate students, research scholars, language and literature teachers, and enthusiasts of Urdu poetry. It provides a comprehensive overview of the origin, development, structural features, and literary significance of major classical poetic forms, including Masnavi, Qaseeda, Marsiya, and Rubai. The course highlights their thematic richness, stylistic conventions, and representative poets, along with their historical and cultural contexts. It also examines the aesthetic, religious, and socio-cultural dimensions of these poetic genres and their contribution to the evolution of Urdu literary tradition. Aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the course promotes inclusive and technology-enabled learning through online platforms. By integrating classical poetics with critical analysis, the course enables learners to develop analytical, interpretative, and research skills necessary for the appreciation and scholarly study of classical Urdu poetic forms and their enduring literary value.