An Innovative Model for Literature Education in Higher Education: A Case Study of Nazar Eshonqul's 'Go'r O'g'li' Novel

Аннотация

This article presents an innovative model for organizing literature classes in higher education through the lens of Nazar Eshonqul's novel "Goʻr oʻgʻli." The research was conducted with 5th-year students studying Uzbek Language and Literature Education. The study investigated the potential for effective engagement with the novel's text by systematically applying tasks aimed at deep textual analysis, including "Close Reading" questions and tasks focused on understanding the symbolism of plot, setting, characters, and processes. Additionally, the "Social Roles," "Literature Circles," and "Chained Conclusion" methods were systematically implemented. The results indicate that these methods significantly contribute to developing students' critical thinking and literary analysis competencies. Keywords: literary education, Nazar Eshonqul, "Goʻr oʻgʻli" novel, method, "Close Reading" questions and tasks, "Social Roles," "Literature Circles," "Chained Conclusion," "Character Map". Toʻliboev: 2024, 393]. Z. Pardaeva considers this Introduction: In contemporary Uzbek literature, Nazar mythopoetic novel one of the significant achievements Eshonqul's novel "Goʻr oʻgʻli" stands out for its of Uzbek prose [Z. Pardaeva: 2023, 64]. In contrast, I. philosophical depth, critical social spirit, and artistic Yakubov criticizes the work, stating that "the blend of craftsmanship. The work illuminates complex fantasy and reality, imagination and life observed in relationships between individuals and society, contemporary Uzbek novels, is actively employed, but addressing themes such as personal freedom and the the work follows Western philosophy rather than pressures of social systems. Studying this novel in ancient Eastern doctrines" [I. Yakubov: 2023, 371-372]. literature classes serves to develop students' critical thinking abilities, enhance their understanding of social There are also diverse opinions regarding the novel's issues, and foster their skills in deeply analyzing literary content. I. Yakubov's research concludes that the main works. character, N., "accepts that the essence and meaning of life consist of suffering. That is, N. moves forward Literature Review from the 'borderline situation' between death and life, "Nazar Eshonqul's novel 'Goʻr oʻgʻli or the Water of seeking to affirm his existence, and ascends to Life,' initiated in the 1990s, was originally titled 'Lahad' aesthetic and ethical levels of existence. However, he (The Grave), as acknowledged by the author himself. It cannot rise to the religious stage of truly understanding is dedicated to reflecting the true picture of human existence" [Yakubov I: 2018, 258]. Conversely, X. feelings being suppressed within the system and the Toʻliboev states that at the end of the work, N. "comes treatment of the human individual in society" [X. to the conclusion that being a slave to anyone other American Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanity Research 31 https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ajsshr American Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanity Research (ISSN: 2771-2141) than the Creator is the most helpless and worthless learn about the character's psyche through this way for a human to live" [X. Toʻliboev: 2024, 397]. confession? Overall, "Goʻr oʻgʻli" is one of the key objects of study 7. Why was he called by mistake? Why was this as a significant example of post-independence Uzbek depiction necessary? literature. Therefore, this work is actively studied by 8. The employees told him that the ceremony both researchers and literature students. In this could not be postponed. "N. was preoccupied with research, we developed recommendations for ensuring the ceremony ran flawlessly, a habit of many analyzing the work during the academic analysis years; he unconsciously worried that any shortcoming process. These recommendations are based on the in the ceremony might tarnish our office's reputation." "Deep Reading" technique (Close reading). How was the process of systemic values suppressing "Understanding connections within the text, building personal values from consciousness implemented? Is upon prior knowledge, identifying unexamined aspects this expressed in the work? in the text, and analyzing what the author intended," 9. What ideological principles are expressed in specifically asking questions, identifying symbolism, the work through the widely organized funeral and writing down the results of these two activities, are ceremony? considered strategies of deep reading. Therefore, when discussing "Deep Reading," "Adler and Van Doren 10. Even though the leader never handed himself (1972) suggest that readers become detectives in their a certificate of praise, he had no doubt that it was so engagement with the text as they explore its layered internally. Can this conviction be said to be the basis of structures" [Baker S.: 2017, 71-75]. his tragedy? Explain your answer. METHODOLOGY 11. "However, he did not want to deviate from the rules. He was not used to disrupti