Kurdish as a Mother Tongue: A Workshop on Challenges and Prospects

2025-08-31T06:29:51+00:00

The English Language Teaching department at Tishk International University—Sulaimani successfully hosted an insightful international workshop titled "Kurdish as a Mother Tongue: Challenges, Policies, and Prospects" for the International Mother Language Day event on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. This workshop aimed to raise awareness of the importance of the mother tongue among students and the wider academic community. Pivotal Discussions on Language and Identity The workshop featured four key sessions led by distinguished experts: Asst. Prof. Dr. Twana Hamid led the first session, exploring the common perception that one language variation is more prestigious than another, and addressing misconceptions about these [...]