UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS
and
MAHATMA GANDHI INSTITUTE
Regulations
and
Programme of Studies
MA Marathi (Part-Time)
2013-2015
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TITLE MA Marathi (2 years Part-time)
1.
OBJECTIVES
With the democratization of tertiary education, graduates in Marathi need to have
further academic competence in view to meeting new challenges in the field of
Marathi Studies. In line with Government’s policy to increase access to tertiary
education at various levels, and MGI’s mission as stated in its strategic plan, to
develop further competence in Indian Languages and Cultures, the M.A Marathi
(part-time) programme has been developed with the following objectives:
(a) To respond to the needs of Marathi graduates to develop further academic
competence with the view to meeting new challenges in Marathi.
(b) To provide opportunities to acquire deeper insight into Marathi language,
literature and culture, besides developing creative skills in the language.
2.
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in Marathi with
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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 in Marathi, BA Marathi with Education or equivalent
qualifications acceptable to the MGI and RTI
4.
PROGRAMME DURATION
Master’s Degree
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate
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Normal
4 Semesters (2 years)
4 Semesters (2 years)
2 Semesters (1 year)
CREDITS PER SEMESTER
Minimum 3 credits subject to Regulation 6.
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Maximum
8 Semesters (4 years)
8 Semesters (4 years)
4 Semesters (2 years)
6.
MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED FOR AWARD OF
Master’s Degree Award
Postgraduate Diploma Award
Postgraduate Certificate Award
: 39 Credits
: 24 Credits
: 12 Credits
Breakdown as follows:
Master’s Award
Postgraduate
Diploma
Postgraduate
Certificate
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Core Modules
24 Credits
24 Credits
Dissertation
Elective
12 Credits
3 Credits
12 Credits
Total
39
24
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 will carry its credits 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. The same criterion 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.
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
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 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.
LIST OF MODULES
CORE MODULES
Module Code
1. MAM 5101
2. MAM 5102
3. MAM 5103
4. MAM 5104
5. MAM 5208
6. MAM 5209
7. MAM 5210
8. MAM 5211
9. MAM 5000
Module
The History of Modern Marathi Literature
(1960 - 2000)
General & Marathi Linguistics
Media & Communication
Study of the Literary Works of a Modern Writer
Principle Theories of Literature
Feminism in Marathi Literature
Marathi Literary Criticism
Special Literature: Drama
Dissertation
Hr/Wk
3
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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ELECTIVES
Module Code
MAM 5105
MAM 5106
MAM 5107
MGT 1103
Modules
New Concepts in Marathi Literature
Comparative Literature
Marathi Folk Literature
Occupational Safety & Health
Hr/Wk
3
3
3
3
Credits
3
3
3
3
Note:
DISSERTATION
Students will be required to write between 10,000 to 14,000 words on a 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 should be original and research
based.
The dissertation will include a Viva Voce conducted by a panel including the concerned
supervisor.
Deadline to submit proposal for dissertation is the first week of July of level I.
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10.
PROGRAMME PLAN
YEAR I
SEMESTER I
Module Code
MAM 5101
MAM 5102
Module
History of Modern Marathi Literature ( 1960-2000)
General & Marathi Linguistics
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
Module
Media and Communication
Study of the Literary Works of a Modern Writer
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
Module
New scripts in Marathi Literature
Comparative Literature
Marathi Folk Literature
Occupational Safety & Health
Hr/Wk
3
3
3
3
Credits
3
3
3
3
Module
Principle Theories of Literature
Feminism in Marathi Literature
Dissertation
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
Module
Marathi Literary Criticism
Special Literature: Drama
Dissertation
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
12
SEMESTER II
Module Code
MAM 5103
MAM 5104
ELECTIVES
Module Code
MAM 5105
MAM 5106
MAM 5107
MGT 1103
YEAR II
SEMESTER I
Module Code
MAM 5208
MAM 5209
MAM 5000
SEMESTER II
Module Code
MAM 5210
MAM 5211
MAM 5000
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