Punjabi Language

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Topic

Ignorance of Punjabi language in academics

Topics to be covered
Introduction Purpose Scope / Benefits Contextualization Limitations / weaknesses Key terms Conclusion Questions

Introduction
Gurumukhi's, the Punjabi schools. Limitations to middle schools. Introduction of Urdu and English mediums. Partition of Punjab. Government did not promote Punjabi. Enthusiasm for Urdu. Reluctant to as an optional language.

Purpose
Promote amongst the youngsters. Teaching of Punjabi as second language. Find out the reasons of ignorance. Promote the rich literature work in Punjabi. Preserve the Punjabi heritage.

Scope / Benefits
Awareness amongst the youngsters. To overcome the culture shame. People pridely adopt and learn their mother language. To promote it throughout the province.

Contextualization
Concept of culture shame. Punjabi as a medium of self expression. Making people realize importance of mother language. Keep our own culture alive. To demolish the concept of paindus.

Limitations / Weaknesses
Limited resources. Less secondary data. Low response from participants. To convince parents and students to learn it. Less previous research work Limited time. Less government support

Key terms
Culture shame:- people ashamed of adopting their values an traditions in their society. Vernacular:-Refers to the native language of a country or
a locality.

Gurumukhi:- Punjabi script used by Sikhs

Conclusion
There is a saying in Punjabi that Maa boli nu bhul javega, oh kakhan vangu rul jawega . IF you forget your mother language you will be lost.

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