English Language Department Students Conduct a Seminar and Role-Play Activity at Azadi School for Girls
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, third-stage students from the Department of English Language at Cihan University–Erbil conducted an educational seminar and role-play activity on Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice at Azadi School for Girls. The activity was held under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Rozhin Hossein Hosseini. Upon their arrival, the university students were warmly received by Mrs Aisha Salah Hamdi, the school principal.
During the seminar, Saba Ayad Abdulwahad introduced Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice and explained the main elements of its plot, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Next, Tawar Anuar Aziz discussed the climax and falling action, highlighting the turning point of the novel and the events that followed as the conflicts developed.
Following this, Dunia Abdulstar Sheik explained the resolution and how the main conflicts were resolved. She also highlighted the novel’s major themes and moral values, including love, marriage, social class, personal growth, and the importance of overcoming prejudice.
To reinforce the school students’ understanding, the university students organized an interactive role-play activity and a question-and-answer competition based on Pride and Prejudice. The school students were divided into three groups, each led by one of the university students: Group A, led by Saba Ayad Abdulwahad; Group B, led by Tawar Anuar Aziz; and Group C, led by Dunia Abdulstar Sheik.
During the activity, the university students performed scenes portraying different characters and events from the novel. The school students were asked to listen carefully, observe the performances, and identify the characters being portrayed. They also answered questions about the novel’s main characters, setting, significant events, and storyline. In addition, each group participated in a true-or-false quiz to assess their understanding of the novel and its key events.
At the end of the competition, Group A, led by Saba Ayad Abdulwahad, achieved the highest score and secured first place. Group B, led by Tawar Anuar Aziz, came in second, while Group C, led by Dunia Abdulstar Sheik, secured third place.
