GCSE Urdu AQA

This subject is broken down into 12 topics in 4 modules:

  1. Listening (Urdu) 3 topics
  2. Speaking (Urdu) 3 topics
  3. Reading (Urdu) 3 topics
  4. Writing (Urdu) 3 topics
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Urdu

Listening (Urdu)

Identity and Culture

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Identity and Culture

Understanding Identity and Culture

  • Pay close attention to vocabulary related to identity, relationships and culture. These include words related to family members, describing characters and personalities, relationships and different cultural practices.

  • Revise various adjectives and adverbs in Urdu that are commonly used to express feelings and emotions related to identity and culture.

  • Familiarise yourself with both formal and informal contexts. Culture can be discussed in both settings and you need to be able to understand both.

Contextual Understanding

  • Be aware of cultural nuances. Different regions may have specific words and phrases that are unique to them. Learn to identify these.

  • Try to grasp the concept of status and hierarchy within relationships in the Urdu culture. Titles and forms of address can vary significantly depending upon the age, gender and status of the person one is talking to.

  • Learn phrases and words associated with kinship and friendship. These may be used often when discussing identity.

Interpreting Expressions of Identity and Culture

  • Enhance your ability to interpret metaphors and idioms. They are frequently used in Urdu to express culture and identity.

  • Develop a good understanding of expressions of respect or affection commonly used in the Urdu culture.

  • Be prepared to listen for registers of language. Tone and formality can greatly alter the meaning of a phrase or sentence in Urdu.

Culture-Specific Themes

  • Understand terms and themes specifically pertaining to Pakistani and Indian societies as Urdu is mainly spoken in these regions.

  • Populate your vocabulary with words that pertain to cultural festivals, traditions, and social norms in Urdu-speaking societies.

  • Be mindful of religious references. Urdu is spoken in regions where Islam is predominant, and Islamic terms and phrases may be frequently used.

Course material for Urdu, module Listening (Urdu), topic Identity and Culture

Urdu

Reading (Urdu)

Identity and Culture

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Identity and Culture

Understanding Identity and Culture

  • The theme of Identity and Culture covers an understanding of Urdu-speaking regions' traditions, customs, lifestyle, interactions and societal norms.
  • Be aware of various aspects of culture including traditional music, arts, literature, and festivals.
  • Comprehending the significance of family dynamics, honour and its place in Urdu-speaking communities would also be beneficial.

Key Words and Phrases to Recognise

  • Familiarise yourself with common terms related to Identity and Culture like تقالید (traditions), ادب (literature), اہل خانہ (family), غیرت (honour), تہذیب (culture), and ایونٹ (events).
  • Getting comfortable with synonyms of these words may also prove useful.

Conversation and Text Analysis

  • Attempts to glean the nuances in expressions, intonations, and feelings within conversations centred around personal and cultural identity.
  • Learn to understand context clues in dialogue.
  • Comprehend idiomatic expressions and idioms related to Identity and Culture in an Urdu context.

Urdu Literature and Narratives

  • Develop an understanding of narratives that focus on themes like individuality, societal norms, cultural evolution, and cultural conflict.
  • Acquaint yourself with Urdu literature that underscores societal roles and customs, including classic and contemporary works.

Reflection and Opinions

  • Work on understanding people's reflections and opinions on their cultural and personal identity.
  • You will need to grasp cultural biases and worldwide context, along with shifts in societal attitudes and customs in Urdu-speaking regions.
  • Reflective and opinion pieces can offer vital enrichment to your comprehension, as they often delve into complex aspects of personal and shared identities.

Grasping Differences and Similarities

  • Familiarise yourself with the comparisons and contrasts between varying aspects of cultures, societies, and individuals.
  • Comprehending how traditions and customs can differ from one region to another in Urdu-speaking countries is integral.
  • Having an understanding of how different generations view their identity and culture can also help provide a richer context for your understanding.

Course material for Urdu, module Reading (Urdu), topic Identity and Culture

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