The Diyarbakir Metropolitan Municipality has opened applications for a new series of language courses aimed at preserving Kurdish dialects and regional minority languages. Local officials began accepting enrollment requests on February 7, with the application window set to close on February 16. This initiative is part of a broader municipal effort to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity within the city.
Expanding Kurdish and Regional Languages
The upcoming semester features a comprehensive curriculum covering the Kurmanci, Zazaki, and Sorani dialects of Kurdish. In addition to Kurdish, the program offers instruction in Armenian and Syriac, languages with deep historical roots in the region. For Kurmanci and Zazaki, the municipality has designed courses across three distinct proficiency levels. Similarly, introductory sessions are available for the other languages included in the program.
Access to Free Education
The program is open to all residents aged 16 and older. To ensure broad accessibility, all courses and specialized workshops are provided free of charge. Beyond standard grammar lessons, the municipality is also hosting a dedicated Kurmanci literacy workshop for those looking to improve their reading and writing skills. Interested applicants can register through the municipality’s official website before the mid-February deadline.
Source: Botan Times
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