UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS
and
MAHATMA GANDHI INSTITUTE
Regulations
and
Programme of Studies
MA Telugu
(PartTime)
2013-2015
MA Telugu - (2 years Part-time)
1.
Objectives
The main objective of the programme is to enable graduates in Telugu to acquire
further academic competence so as to meet new challenges in the field of Telugu
Studies. Furthermore, students will be provided opportunities to get a deeper insight
into Telugu language, linguistics, literature and culture besides developing creative
skills in the language. It is also expected to enhance students’ career prospects in a
wide variety of sectors apart from language teaching.
2.
General Entry Requirements
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with
3.
•
At least a second class or 50% whichever is applicable
or
•
A GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent from a recognized higher
education institution
or
•
Alternative qualifications acceptable
Institute/University of Mauritius.
to
the
Mahatma
Gandhi
Programme Requirements
At least a second class degree with Telugu as main subject or BA Telugu with
Education or equivalent qualifications acceptable to the UoM/MGI.
4.
Programme Duration
Master’s Degree
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate
Minimum
4 Semesters (2 years)
4 Semesters (2 years)
2 Semesters (1 year)
1
Maximum
8 Semesters (4 years)
8 Semesters (4 years)
4 Semesters (2 years)
5.
Credits per Semester
Minimum 3 credits subject to Regulation 4.
6.
Minimum Credits Required for Award
Master’s Degree
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate
: 39 Credits
: 24 Credits
: 12 Credits
Breakdown as follows:
7.
Master's Award
Core Modules
24 Credits
Dissertation
12 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
Total
39
Postgraduate Diploma
24 Credits
24
Postgraduate Certificate
12 Credits
12
Assessment
All modules will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows unless otherwise
specified:
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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 module carries its credit value.
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.
Note: Submission deadlines for dissertation
First draft :
End of July in the final year
Final copy :
Last working day of August in the final year by 4.00 pm at
latest.
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8.
List of Modules
CORE MODULES
Module Code
TEL 5101
TEL 5102
TEL 5103
TEL 5104
TEL 5201
TEL 5202
TEL 5203
TEL 5204
TEL 5000
Modules
Evolution of Telugu Literature
Grammar I
Evolution of Telugu Language
Grammar II
Classical Poetry
Literary Criticism and Appreciation
Linguistics
Modern Poetry
Dissertation
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
12
ELECTIVES
Module Code
TEL 5105
TEL 5106
TEL 5107
Modules
Short Story
Drama : Rupaka Sahityam
Lyrical Poetry (Pada Kavitvam)
Credits
3
3
3
Students will be required to submit their choice of electives in order of
NOTE:
priority by the middle of Semester 1 of year 1. The University of Mauritius / 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.
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9.
Programme Plan
YEAR I
SEMESTER I
Module Code
TEL 5101
TEL 5102
Modules
Evolution of Telugu Literature
Grammar I
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
Modules
Evolution of Telugu Language
Grammar II
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
Hr/Wk
3
3
3
Credits
3
3
3
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
12
SEMESTER II
Module Code
TEL 5103
TEL 5104
ELECTIVES
Module Code
TEL 5105
TEL 5106
TEL 5107
Modules
Short Story
Drama : Rupaka Sahityam
Lyrical Poetry (Pada Kavitvam)
YEAR II
SEMESTER I
Module Code
TEL 5201
TEL 5202
TEL 5000
Modules
Classical Poetry
Literary Criticism and Appreciation
Dissertation
SEMESTER II
Module Code
TEL 5203
TEL 5204
TEL 5000
Modules
Linguistics
Modern Poetry
Dissertation
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