a course in the field of pedagogy has commenced for a group of Sharabazir educators at Cihan University – Sulaymaniyah, The course is presented by specialized experts in pedagogy, aiming to train teachers on the latest teaching methods and prepare them to transfer their skills to various schools. Cihan University – Sulaymaniya, as an educational institution, always places great importance on building bridges of communication between the university and various sectors of society, especially the education sector, and this event comes within this framework.
Professor Dr. Karim Sharif Qarachatani, Director of the Psychological and Social Guidance Center at Cihan University–Sulaimaniyah, delivered a seminar on the importance of the relationship between family and school at Rejin Girls’ High School, aimed at the parents of twelfth-grade students. A large number of mothers and fathers attended, and during the seminar, they were given the opportunity to ask questions and exchange information.
This event was part of the voluntary work of the faculty members of Cihan University–Sulaimaniyah, organized in coordination and cooperation with the Zakat al-Ilm Foundation and various educational institutions.
The Translation Department at Cihan University–Sulaimaniyah celebrated International Translation Day through a series of diverse activities that highlighted the academic, cultural, and social role of translation.
The activities began with the participation of Dr. Mo’min Yasin Muhammad Amin, Assistant Lecturer Norooz Muhammad, and Assistant Lecturer Aziz Rawf, a department member, through a live program on KurdSat Media Channel, where they discussed the importance of translation in cultural interaction and building bridges between peoples. They also outlined the department’s vision of preparing students with high-level skills to meet the growing demands of the professional translation job market.
As part of the department’s efforts to protect the environment, an environmental campaign was organized in Azadi Park in Sulaimaniyah, in which students and department staff participated in cleaning the park, sending an important message about social responsibility and the importance of preserving public spaces.
In the presence of Prof. Dr. Omid Rafiq Fattah, President of Cihan University–Sulaimaniyah, along with the head of the department, faculty members, and students of the Translation Department, the Translation Department at Cihan University–Sulaimaniyah held a special ceremony.
During the ceremony, the head of the Translation Department, in cooperation with the faculty of Cihan University–Sulaimaniyah, awarded 16 laptop computers to second-year students of the department, enabling them to use them as an essential requirement for preparing seminars and completing daily academic assignments. In turn, Prof. Dr. Omid Rafiq Fattah, President of the University, expressed his thanks and appreciation to the distinguished professors who contributed to and supported this project, wishing them continued success and prosperity.
It is worth noting that the English Translation Department at Cihan University–Sulaimaniyah was established in 2018. In this department, in addition to learning the English language, students are trained in translation methods and techniques from English into Kurdish and Arabic. Moreover, after obtaining a bachelor’s degree (a four-year program), graduates of the Translation Department can work in fields such as English language teaching, legal translation, journalism and interpreting, linguistic expertise, coordination in companies and organizations, and relationship management.
Dr. Mo’min Yasin Muhammad Amin, professor and researcher at Cihan University–Sulaimaniyah, delivered a scientific seminar for the inmates of Sulaimaniyah Correctional Facility, in the presence of Mr. Omar Anwar, Supervisor of the Guidance and Prisoners’ Rehabilitation Department at the Sulaimaniyah Correctional Facility.
The seminar was held in the library hall of the Sulaimaniyah Correctional Facility, with the participation of more than 250 inmates, and was entitled:
“Love of Life and Coexistence: An Intellectual Review of Need and Service.”
At the beginning of the seminar, Dr. Mo’min Yasin Muhammad Amin addressed the concepts of optimism, love of life, and coexistence. He then spoke about ways to achieve positive thinking, highlighting the impact of a righteous, positive, and life-loving individual on society. He emphasized that optimism is the foundation of the human being, and that personality is shaped by upbringing and values; therefore, no factor should be allowed to undermine this foundation.
In another part of the seminar, the researcher presented a number of studies that demonstrate the positive and effective role of the individual within society, stressing the importance of personal effectiveness, positivity, and the ability—through rational thinking and optimism—to influence various aspects of daily life.
Dr. Mo’min also discussed the concept of “intellectual revisions,” explaining that history is rich with great global figures who achieved success and served humanity through change and intellectual reconsideration, eventually becoming role models to be emulated. He cited historical examples of figures who rose through critical thinking and intellectual review, becoming enduring models of understanding and human awareness.
At the conclusion of the seminar, attendees participated by raising questions and remarks, and the event ended with a rich and interactive dialogue between the lecturer and the participants.
Within the framework of the scientific and charitable activities of the Zakat al-Ilm Foundation, (Asst. Prof. Dr. Nuri Hamah Saeed) organized a training course entitled “Teaching the Arabic Language and the Recitation of the Holy Qur’an” for a group of learners in the sub-district of “New Jawar Jra.” The number of participants reached 75. The course was taught by a number of volunteer instructors specialized in the Arabic language and lasted for two months. After the conclusion of the course, prizes were distributed to the participants, and certificates of participation were awarded to them.
The Department of Linguistics at Cihan University-Sulaimaniya has released the ninth issue of the Journal of Linguistics. This issue is dedicated to the grammar, orthography, history, and literature of the Hawrami dialect, and was printed and published in accordance with the orthographic and grammatical rules specific to this dialect.
The editorial of this issue, authored by Prof. Dr. Omid Rafiq Fatah, President of Cihan University-Sulaimaniya, stated: “Paying attention to the dialects of the Kurdish language is not merely a linguistic gesture to ensure a dialect’s survival; rather, it is an endeavor to revive the culture and historical memory of a region in Kurdistan that shares many common traits. From a certain perspective, it might be perceived that writing in and focusing on a specific dialect could be interpreted as reviving that dialect at the expense of the standard language, potentially harming it.”
Elsewhere in the editorial, the University President wrote: “An objective scientific approach confirms that focusing on dialects—beyond enriching the official language culturally in terms of vocabulary and structures—simultaneously reinforces a sense of support and national belonging. From this scientific standpoint, writing, speaking, and prioritizing dialects can be adopted as the foundation for a cultural policy within the framework of the state’s general and official policies. Attention to cultural policy in any nation can deepen the national spirit while highlighting distinct characteristics and diversities. Furthermore, this encourages writers capable of writing in these dialects and motivates them to strive for the dialect’s continuity. If a dialect is not documented in writing and its culture is not recorded, it will fade from the memory of its speakers and eventually disappear.”
The editorial also noted that the Hawrami dialect, due to the cohesion of its speaker community and the limited geographic scope of the region, has enjoyed greater protection compared to other dialects and has remained within its geographic boundaries. However, these factors alone are insufficient to ensure its survival and protection regarding its anthropological dimension and symbolic significance. Therefore, the Journal of Linguistics at Cihan University-Sulaimaniya, through a group of writers, has sought to present research, studies, and writings on the importance and cultural value of the Hawrami dialect. Through this effort, we hope to have filled a gap in Hawrami literature, culture, and dialect studies.
On 23/7/2024 Nursing college ended a training course of Vital Signs in which participants have successfully completed their training in monitoring essential vital signs. Throughout the course, they have gained valuable knowledge and skills in assessing and interpreting critical health indicators such as :Blood pressure ,Blood Glucose Level , pulse and respiratory rate ,temperature ,O2 saturation .
Students of the Faculty of Law at Cihan University – Duhok conclude their field training course
On Sunday, May 5th, 2024, the College of Law at Cihan University – Dohuk held a workshop about (Prisoners’ Rights in the Adult Correctional Facility in Duhok).
This course is considered a field training for students of the College of Law through their visit to the Adult Correctional Facility in Duhok and the preparation of reports on topics related to the prisoners’ rights in terms of health and security, working inside the correctional facility, contact with the outside world, and so on.
The students were divided into five groups, each group submitted a report on a specific aspect of prisoners’ rights, and the necessary comments and suggestions on this aspect were submitted to the director of the adult correctional facility and the Independent Commission for Human Rights in Duhok.
At the end of the workshop, the participating students were given certificates of honor, and certificates of thanks and appreciation were also presented to Mr. Brigadier General (Muhammad Hassan Muhammad), Director of the Adult Correctional Facility in Duhok, and Mr. (Deler Abdullah), Director of the Independent Commission for Human Rights in Duhok.
It is worth noting that the workshop was held under the supervision of the Dean of the College (Dr. Reber Hussein Yousef) and in coordination with the Independent Commission for Human Rights in Duhok and the Directorate of the Duhok Correctional Facility for Adults.
The Closing Ceremony of the Pedagogy Course for Teachers in the Sulaimani Governorate Was Held at Cihan University–Sulaimani
Cihan University–Sulaimani hosted the closing ceremony of a six-week pedagogy training course for 110 participating teachers from the Directorate of Education in Sulaimani.
The ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Omed Rafiq Fattah, President of Cihan University–Sulaimani, and Assist. Prof. Dr. Sadat Abdullah, Vice President for Scientific Affairs and Postgraduate Studies.
In his speech, the President congratulated the participants and affirmed that Cihan University is continuously striving to develop the educational process and remains dedicated to supporting the education sector within the Sulaimani governorate.
At the end of the ceremony, certificates of appreciation were awarded to the course instructors and participants, who emphasized the importance of continuing such training programs in the future.
