Reflection
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The Concept of Heritage and Composed Songs and Their Reflection as An Instrumental Method in Kurdish Music.
Bekas Abdulqader Abdal, Amanj Ghazi Shaker
Heritage and composed songs are two fundamental bases of the Kurdish structural music, which differ in their foundation, characteristics, and radiance. This study is based on a doctoral dissertation entitled “The Vitalization of Kurdish Folk, National, and Composed Songs in the Practical Methodology of the Qanun Instrument.” It aims to analyze the melodic structures and features of these types of songs, and it also shows their usage in the practical methodology of the Qanun instrument. In addition, it investigates the distinction between these kinds of songs. The researcher selects three representative examples from original Kurdish music for each kind, including heritage, national, and composed songs, to shed light on the impact of the culture and society on the selected songs. It also emphasizes the importance of incorporating Kurdish folk, national, and composed songs into an academic format that preserves their richness, history, and identity. Moreover, it concentrates on the inventions and abilities of Kurdish musicians and preserves their original Kurdish music. Furthermore, it helps people to distinguish between different moods, rhythms, and forms of different Kurdistan regions and distance them from the influences of foreign music, which is crucial for maintaining the authenticity of Kurdish musical identity across generations and geographic areas.
Volume 12 · Issue 4 · August 2025The Reflection of Postmodern Thought in Contemporary Sculpture in Kurdistan Region/Iraq
Wasan Badri Muhsin, Bayan Mani
Postmodernism, an impactful artistic movement from the 1960s to the 1990s, critiques modern art while accepting various art forms and critical philosophies. It, however, places focus on modern day art and its meaning far beyond the traditional framework. In the case of Kurdistan, Postmodernism comes with these traits alongside the Kurdish cultural heritage and history. It is honest to note that Kurdish artists strive to illustrate the delicate balance of the Kurdish society and identity through a rich tapestry of common experiences and memories. In Kurdistan, Postmodernism is an expedition of innovative self-exploration and continuing inquiry. It aims to intend to provide a perspective that enables wider artistic freedom while upholding the essence of Kurdish culture. In this context, the Kurdish art is continuously encouraged to actively participate in the universal dialogue about art and culture.
Volume 11 · Issue 4 · August 2024The reflections of e-learning from a sociological perspective
Halala Gharib Abdullah, Alia Faraj Mustafa
E-learning has gained considerable importance in the fields of education and teaching. This is because E-learning or distance learning brings direct replacement or is complementary to on-campus educational institutions especially in the cases of emergencies that cause disruption of face-to-face learning in schools. The aim of this research is to present the reflections of e-learning on university students, to present the philosophy of e-learning, the reasons and justifications and types of e-learning, the method is descriptive. Although this type of learning has a long history in some of the neighboring countries of Iraq and in the world, it is a relatively recent mean of learning in the Kurdistan region. This is due to the rapid and continuous changes in technology in the world which has been of paramount concern to researchers. In order to present and analyze the reflections resulting from these changes, the field of education has considered how these changes affect society. In today’ world, education is one of the most important factors to make progress in societies. According to the scientists in the field of education, these findings and the new advents of present-day technology have positively affected almost all the institutions in the society.