MA Urdu (2 Years Part Time)
1.
OBJECTIVES
This Programme will provide opportunities to Urdu graduates to acquire a deeper
insight in the Language and Literature and upgrade their qualifications. It will
enhance and reinforce creativity, understanding, teaching and critical appreciation of
Urdu Literature.
2.
RATIONALE
This programme offers a broad understanding of Urdu language and literature and is
meant to help students enhance critical thinking across the curriculum. It will also
consolidate and upgrade linguistic skills so that learners may demonstrate mastery
over the language and its literature while analysing and criticising literary texts.
They will also be familiar with all the major trends in literature in general.
4.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the programme students will be able to
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Display linguistic skills and mastery in the use of Urdu both in its oral and written
forms.
Demonstrate skills in synthesizing and analysing concepts in various texts.
Acquire awareness of different trends and issues in Urdu literature.
Equip themselves with tools and skills to carry out and appraise research.
Demonstrate aesthetic flair for creative writing.
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5.
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with
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At least a second class or 50% whichever is applicable
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A GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, from a recognized higher
education institution
OR
OR
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6.
Alternative qualifications acceptable to the University of Mauritius/
Mahatma Gandhi institute
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
At least a second class degree in Urdu (Single or Joint) or B.A Urdu with Education
or equivalent qualifications acceptable to the UoM/ MGI
7.
PROGRAMME DURATION
Master’s Degree
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate
8.
Minimum
Maximum
4 Semesters (2 yrs)
4 Semesters (2 yrs)
2 Semesters (1 yr)
8 Semesters (4 yrs)
8 Semesters (4 yrs)
4 Semesters (2 yrs)
CREDITS PER SEMESTER
Minimum 3 credits subject to regulation 6
9.
MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED FOR AWARDS OF
Master’s Degree
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate
: 39 Credits
: 24 Credits
: 12 Credits
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BREAKDOWN AS FOLLOWS:
Master's Award
(Minimum Core
Taught
Modules)
24 Credits
Dissertation
12 Credits
Elective/
Optional
Module
3 Credits
Total
39
Postgraduate
Diploma
24 Credits
24
Postgraduate
Certificate
12 Credits
12
10.
ASSESSMENT
All modules will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows unless otherwise
specified:
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For a student to pass a module, an overall total of 40 % for combined Continuous
Assessment (CA) and Written Examination (WE) components would be required,
without minimum thresholds within the individual Continuous Assessment and
Written Examination components. The same criteria will apply for modules being
assessed jointly. Note that all overall marks for the two modules will be considered
and not the individual marks for each of the two modules.
Assessment will be based on Written Examinations of 3-hour duration carrying 70%
of total marks and Continuous Assessment carrying 30% of total marks.
Continuous assessment will be based on seminars/presentations/assignments/class
tests.
There is no level attached to modules, i.e. each modules carries its credit value.
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Submission deadlines for dissertation:
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First draft:
Final Copy:
End of July in the final year
Last working day of August in the final year
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11. Choice of Electives
Students will be required to submit their choice of electives in order of priority by the middle
of Semester 1 of year 1.
The University/ MGI reserve the right not to offer a given elective module if the critical
number of students is not attained and/or for reasons of resource constraints.
12. Dissertation
Students will be required to write between 10,000 to 14,000 words on an original based topic
which is relevant to the subject and approved by the Departmental Board assisted by a
supervisor. Guidance in research methodology will be provided.
The dissertation will include a Viva Voce conducted by a panel including the supervisor
Deadline to submit proposal for dissertation is the first week of July of level I. Dissertation
should be original and research based
13. Important Note
Students are advised to consult the ‘General Information To Students’ booklet available at
the Registrar’s office, University of Mauritius or at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute library or
the UoM website (www. uom.ac.mu) for further details.
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
CORE MODULES
Module Code
URM 5101
URM 5102
URM 5103
URM 5104
URM 5208
URM 5209
URM 5210
URM 5211
URM 5000
Modules
History of Urdu Language and Literature
Urdu Ghazal (Classical,Medieval, Modern)
Urdu Fiction (Dastaan, Novel and Afsana)
Literary Criticism
Urdu Prose (Non Fiction)
Urdu Nazm since 1857
Special Study of an Author
Qasida, Marsiya and Masnavi
Dissertation
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Hr/Wk
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
12
ELECTIVES
Module Code
URM 5105
URM 5106
URM 5107
Modules
Women’s Literature in Urdu
Urdu Drama
Media and Translation
5
Hr/Wk
3
3
3
Credits
3
3
3
PROGRAMME PLAN
CORE MODULES
YEAR 1
SEMESTER 1
Module Code
URM 5101
URM 5102
Modules
History of Urdu Language and Literature
Urdu Ghazal (Classical, Medieval, Modern)
Hr/ Wk
3
3
Credits
Modules
Urdu Fiction (Dastaan, Novel and Afsana)
Literary Criticism
Hr/ Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
Modules
Women’s Literature in Urdu
Urdu Drama
Media and Translation
Hr/ Wk
3
3
3
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
SEMESTER 11
Module Code
URM 5103
URM 5104
ELECTIVES
Module Code
URM 5105
URM 5106
URM 5107
YEAR 11
SEMESTER 1
Module Code
URM 5208
URM 5209
URM 5000
Modules
Urdu Prose (Non- Fiction
Urdu Nazm since 1857
Dissertation
Hr/ Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
Modules
Special Study of an Author
Qasida, Marsiya and Masnavi
Dissertation
Hr/ Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
12
SEMESTER 1I
Module Code
URM 5210
URM 5211
URM 5000
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GRADING STRUCTURE
THE GRADING
STRUCTURE
Pass (A+, A, B, C, D)
Fail (F)
Incomplete (N)
SYMBOLS
SATISFACTORY
COMPLETION : S
EXEMPTION :EX
DESCRIPTION OF MARKING SYSTEM
Letter
Grade
A+
A
B
C
D
Grade
Point
4.00
3.00
2.00
1.00
F
0
N
na
Symbols
Ex
S
Percentage
Description
x ≥ 80
70 ≤ x < 80
60 ≤ x < 70
50 ≤ x < 60
40 ≤ x < 50
x < 40
Passes i.e. obtains 40 % and above in
overall module earns
Credits/ Grade Points
Fails i.e. obtains < 40% in overall module.
Does not earn Credits/ Grade Points.
Considered in CPA/ GPA computation.
Students to retake whole module.
Incomplete module/ project/ independent
study due to medical/ financial/ other
reasons (may be in 1 or both components
of the module). Marks for CA or WE
which are available will be retained;
marks for incomplete component (WE or
CA) to be added when available to arrive
at total marks for module.
Description
Exemption in modules
Satisfactory completion of Placement/ Industrial Training/ Portfolio/ Seminars/
Module (s)
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