The Urdu Intermediate Part 1 textbook is designed for first-year college students. It combines prose, poetry, drama, essays, and ghazals, aiming to develop students’ language skills, literary appreciation, and cultural awareness. The book not only strengthens Urdu grammar and writing but also promotes moral, social, and national values through selected writings of famous authors and poets. Contents Summary 1. Prose (نثر) o Includes essays, short stories, sketches, and character portraits. o Themes: social issues, moral lessons, patriotism, human psychology, humor. o Examples: Mazameen-e-Sir Syed, Insha Ji, Shafiq-ur-Rehman. 2. Poetry (شاعری) o Divided into nazm (نظم) and ghazal (غزل). o Nazm: Poems on patriotism, nature, love, struggle, humanity. o Ghazal: Classical and modern ghazals, focusing on themes of love, beauty, mysticism, and philosophy. o Important poets: Mirza Ghalib, Allama Iqbal, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Josh Malihabadi, and others. 3. Drama (ڈرامہ) o One-act plays included. o Themes: social problems, human behavior, comedy, and reform. o Encourages dramatic expression and appreciation of theatre. 4. Essays (مضامین) o Informative and reflective essays on various topics. o Improve comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills. 5. Grammar and Composition (قواعد و ترکیب) o Urdu grammar: parts of speech, sentence structure, idioms, proverbs. o Letter writing, applications, precis writing, comprehension. o Translation (from Urdu to English and vice versa). Learning Outcomes By the end of Urdu Intermediate Part 1, students should be able to: • Read and understand Urdu prose and poetry with literary appreciation. • Analyze the themes and styles of classical and modern Urdu writers. • Express themselves fluently in written Urdu (essays, letters, stories). • Apply correct grammar and vocabulary in communication. • Strengthen their cultural, moral, and national identity through Urdu literature.