Discourse of National Identity in the Book (History of Civilizations and New and Contemporary History of Grade (10 and 12) High School)

Abstract

This research has tried to investigate the books of Civilization
History (2015) and Modern and Contemporary History (2015) high
school program in Kurdistan region through the method of Critical
Discourse Analysis (Norman Fairclough). In these two books, the
constituent elements of the Kurdish national identity, including the
Kurdistan flag, map, calendar, national anthem, as well as symbols
such as the Peshmerga, historical monuments, ancient works,
mythology and ancient literature, cultural achievements and
national leaders are manifested in a weak level. On the other hand,
the national identity discourse is fragmented, subordinate, inclined
and influenced by Islam and the victim.