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Find out moreLearn more about Urdu – links to Urdu learning and further information websitesLearn Urdu at UniversitySchool of Oriental and African Studies www.soas.ac.uk/southasia/languages/urdu/ UCAS Learn at an Evening Class or a Saturday SchoolThere might be courses in your neighbourhood. Check with your local FE college and library. Here are some in London: www.soas.ac.uk/languagecentre/languages/urdu/ Urdu Learning Resources Onlinewww.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/pritchett/00urduhindilinks/hu_urdu_learning.html TourismPakistan India EntertainmentBBC Asian Network NewsNews, views and much more from the Pakistani Satellite Television channel, PTV BBB Urdu News Urdu LiteratureUrdu has a rich culture of literature spanning many centuries. Some famous classical poets include Mirza Ghalib and Mir Taqi Mir. More recently, Iqbal was the national poet of Pakistan. There are several genres of Urdu poetry, the most famous probably being the ghazal. Ghazals can be set to music and can be sung. Did you know that Urdu is also used for many lyrics of Bollywood film songs? Have a look at the following links for more on Urdu poetry: Mir in Cyberspace www.carla.umn.edu/lctl/materials/urdu/mirincyberspace/index.html Mirza Ghalib |
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