PATRIOTISM THROUGH THE STUDY OF POETRY IN THE INDEPENDENCE PERIOD: INSTILLING PATRIOTISM IN THE MINDS OF ACADEMIC LYCEUM STUDENTS THROUGH THE WORKS OF JAMOL KAMOL AND USMON AZIM

There are countless ways and methods to carry out practical activities aimed at instilling a sense of patriotism in the hearts of students in the Internal Affairs Ministry’s academic lyceums. Each lesson, without a doubt, should include moments that reflect the ideas of patriotism. In particular, in literature lessons, it is of great importance to convey to students that independence is the highest blessing, that it must be preserved, and that the greatest love is the love for the homeland. Keywords: poetry, meter, national identity, encouraging appreciation of cultural and spiritual heritage, patriotism