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Brochure - Mastering The Art of Ghazal Writing N
Brochure - Mastering The Art of Ghazal Writing N
Ghazal Writing
Learn the art of Ghazal writing and bring your
dream of becoming a poet to reality!
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Whether you're a budding poet seeking to refine your skills or a seasoned wordsmith looking for fresh
inspiration, our course offers a dynamic blend of instruction, exploration, and creative exchange. Through
interactive sessions, insightful discussions, hands-on exercises, and assessments, you'll uncover new
perspectives, sharpen your technique, and cultivate your unique poetic voice.
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22
30+ Hours Resources &
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS Learning Practice Books
Weekly live classes and additional Pre-class study material and practice
resources for excellent learning outcomes. handbooks for comprehensive learning.
Classes on Doubt-Clearing
Weekends Sessions
No extra burden on loaded weekdays. Doubts will not hold you back.
Join the live sessions on Sundays. Dedicated sessions for doubt-clearing.
Noted Community
Faculty Access
Learn from the most esteemed Become a part of a flourishing community
Urdu poets and scholars of our time. of Urdu poets & poetry enthusiasts.
Course
02
Curriculum
01
Module
The Origin and Development of Urdu Poetry Introduction to Wazn, Meter, Behr, etc.
Major Urdu Poetic Forms: Anatomy and Tradition Different Types of Behrs (meters)
Structural Intricacies of Ghazal like Qaafiya, Radeef, Matla, & Maqta, etc. The Method of Taqti (Scansion)
03 04 Module
05
Composition of Misra and Sher
Developing a Personal Voice
Module
The Art of Ghazal Recitation
Importance of Talaffuz (pronunciation) in Ghazal Recitation
Practicing Recitation of Selected Ghazals with Proper Intonation and Expression
Who is Aspiring poets
This
Who is aiming to start their Urdu poetry writing journey
Course
This Aspiring poets
For?
Program
aiming to start their Urdu poetry writing journey
Lyricists
who want to learnLyricists
For?
the rhyming patterns and
nuances of Urduwho want to learn the rhyming patterns and nuances
poetry
of Urdu poetry
Experienced poets
looking to sharpen their Ghazal writing skills & refine
Experienced poets
their poetic voice
01
Step
You will begin with an introduction and overview of Urdu poetry, along with major poetic forms.
A brief history of Ghazal will familiarize you with its tradition and components, and will help you
in understanding how the poetic tradition of Urdu has been established by classical poets.
02
Step
Then, you'll explore structural intricacies like behr and
03
Step
Now, you will learn the practical application of
meter. You will also learn the process of taqti (scansion) elements like behr, meter, and taqti to compose a
to understand its necessity in maintaining the rhythmic misra and sher. Upon reaching this point, you will
structure of the Ghazal. be able to begin composing Ghazal in behr.
04
Step
Finally, you will start composing full-length
05
Step
The last step will be focused on nurturing your
Ghazals intact with components like metaphors, individual style in Ghazal writing. By developing an
similes, imageries, etc. You'll also refine your ability understanding of individuality in poetry, you will be
to maintain rhythmic structures and prosody in able to compose Ghazals that will resonate with your
your poetry. ideas and interests.
Meet Your
Instructors
Farhat Ehsas is one of the most esteemed Dr. Azam is a highly acclaimed poet and Mahender Kumar Sani is a prominent
Urdu poet of our time, renowned for his writer. His books “Aasaan Arooz” and contemporary poet of Urdu. His first poetry
unique poetic style and modern themes. He “Ghazal Ki Lai” have proved to be collection has been published by Rekhta
has served as an editor for Qaumi Aawaz instrumental in teaching the art of poetry Publications under the title ‘Maujood Ki
and also contributed to All India Radio and writing. Dr. Azam has a glorious teaching Nisbat Se’. He has an experience of
BBC Urdu. Currently, he’s the Editor in Chief experience in the art and craft of poetry, teaching Ghazal writing for over 5 years.
at www.rekhta.org. spanning over 20 years.
We Are
Rekhta Foundation, a not-for-profit
social impact organization, established in 2012,
is devoted to promoting language & literature
of the Indian subcontinent and preserving its
rich & varied cultural heritage. The foundation
perceives its role as a catalyst in revitalizing
Rekhta Learning cultural sensitivity in contemporary times.
Rekhta Foundation’s new initiative Since its inception, the foundation has undertaken
Rekhta Learning is an e-learning platform various projects which have received a widespread
that offers a wide array of online courses and acknowledgment, accolades, and credibility. The
masterclasses covering diverse subjects foundation commenced its journey with the launch
related to the Urdu language, literature,and of the website www.rekhta.org, which has grown
culture. This platform gives the flexibility to to become the world’s largest online repository of
learn at your own pace, anytime and Urdu poetry and e-books.
anywhere,ensuring a distinctive and
engaging online learning experience.
Bring
your dream
of becoming a poet
to reality
Join the course now! Scan the QR code to enroll
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