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Students will analyze and evaluate the development of Kurdish intellectual traditions and historiographical methods from the medieval period to modern times.

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1. Identify key Kurdish intellectuals and their contributions
2. Analyze the evolution of Kurdish historical writing
3. Evaluate the impact of social and political contexts on Kurdish historiography
4. Compare different approaches to Kurdish historical documentation

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Essential Question: How has Kurdish intellectual thought shaped the documentation and interpretation of Kurdish history?

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Examine the Sharafnama (1597) by Sharaf al-Din Bitlisi and discuss its significance in Kurdish historiography. Students will analyze excerpts in small groups using Padlet's collaboration feature to share insights.

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Explore works by contemporary Kurdish historians such as Muhammad Amin Zaki and Kamal Mazhar Ahmad. Compare their methodologies with traditional approaches.

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The Entire History of Kurdistan: From Ancient Times to Modern Era

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In pairs, students will create digital presentations comparing different periods of Kurdish historical writing. Share presentations on a collaborative Padlet board.

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Analyze primary source documents from different periods of Kurdish intellectual history. Identify biases, methodologies, and historical context.

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Advanced students can research the influence of neighboring intellectual traditions on Kurdish historiography.

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Monitor student understanding through group discussions and presentation quality. Use observation rubrics to track participation and comprehension.

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Students will submit a written analysis of a selected historical document, evaluating its historiographical significance.

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Create a timeline of Kurdish intellectual history, highlighting key figures and their contributions to historiography.

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Students discuss how Kurdish intellectual history continues to influence modern historical writing and research.

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Students write a brief response: 'What are three major developments in Kurdish historiography, and how did they impact historical documentation?'

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Select a Kurdish intellectual figure and prepare a brief biography focusing on their contribution to Kurdish historiography.

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Write a 2-page paper comparing two different approaches to Kurdish historical writing from different time periods.

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Explore digital archives of Kurdish historical documents and prepare a short presentation on your findings.

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Kurdish Digital Archive – Digital Archive of the Middle East

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The Kurdish Digital Archive is part of the DAME (Digital Archive of the Middle East) project, hosted at the University of Exeter.​