TEACHING OF URDU LANGUAGE FOR CHILDREN THROUGH JHOOLNAY
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2018
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UMT.Lahore
Abstract
Urdu is a beautiful language. It is a stunning blend of different languages including hints of
Arabic, Persian, Hindi and even English. It is our local language and we have grown up
understanding sonnets and stories in Urdu. Thought process behind picking Urdu sonnets for
Illustrations are genuinely self-evident. Urdu language is ceasing to exist; it is just being
educated and spoken in Pakistan and India and that too not as much as it used to. India has
numerous different dialects and the consideration given to Urdu is separated - the language isn't a
need there, the circumstance in Pakistan isn't greatly improved either. The regard and poise of
Urdu – which is the national language of Pakistan is being discolored as individuals are inclining
towards learning the one widespread language alone and don't invest wholeheartedly in their own
social legacy and native language. Along these lines, this little effort is to restore the previous
glory of Urdu. As the passing of Urdu Language will bring along the death of our esteemed
culture and legacy.
We developed the love for Urdu at a tender age when we used to hear the lovely tale of
“PaanchChuhay” or the hilarious story of “Tot Batot” by our nannies and daddies. Though Urdu
has been a language spoken at our home all the time and it was taught to us in schools with a zeal
and enthusiasm. Sadly, the new generation is not being benefited by the charm and beauty of this
impressive language. There are many Urdu books which can be probed for the revival of this
language. But Jhoolnay holds a special place in the hearts of many generations of Pakistan and
India. This book by Sufi Ghulam Mustafa Tabassum is considered as a piece of art in Urdu
Literature. It is considered for teaching purpose as many life lessons are revealed in these simple
nursery rhymes.
So, for the teachings and revival of Urdu Language for children what could have been a better
option than Jhoolnay.