ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Academic Committee
Mr. R. Dwarka
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Chairperson
Dr. (Mrs.) V. D. Koonjal
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Director (MGI) & Officer-in-Charge (MGI/RTI)
Mrs. S. Mungur
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Ag. Associate Prof. / Head, School of Performing Arts
Dr. (Mrs.) D. Ramdhony
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Associate Prof./Officer-in-Charge, Tertiary Section and
Head, School of Indian Studies
Mr. G. Reddy-Luthmoodoo
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Head, Quality Assurance Section
Dr. (Mrs.) P. Manohur Hungsraz -
Panel leader - Head, Vocal Music Section
Dr. (Mrs.) G. Ramyad
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Head, Curriculum Development Section
Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Anjali Mittal
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Head, Dean Faculty of Music and Fine Arts – Delhi
University
Pandit Ishwarchandra Kedarnathji -
Former Head, Dean Faculty – F.P.A, M. S. University
of Baroda
Mr. C. Uckiah
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Former lecturer
Mrs. I. Padaruth
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Former lecturer and Former Head of Creativity and
Performances
Administrative support
Mrs. Artee Ramkissoon
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Executive Officer
Mrs. Reena Mojhooa
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Word Processing Operator
Mrs. N. Busjeet
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Word Processing Operator
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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I
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title
Objectives
General Entry Requirements
Programme Requirements
Programme Duration
Credits per semester
Minimum credits required
Choice of Electives
List of Modules
Programme Plan
Outline syllabus
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II
III
IV
V
VI
VIII
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X
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EVALUATION
Mode of assessment
The Grading Structure
Assessment criteria for
Viva-voce, Practical examinations,
Demonstration, Concert practice, Theory
Modules, Electives, Project Dissertation
Marksheet for practical
RECOMMENDATION
List of books
Module Map (will follow)
The Grading Structure
THE GRADING
STRUCTURE
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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
F
Grade Point
4.00
3.00
2.00
1.00
Symbols
Ex
S
Description
x ≥ 80
70 ≤ x < 80
60 ≤ x < 70
50 ≤ x < 60
40 ≤ x < 50
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.
x < 40
0
N
Percentage
na
Description
Exemption in modules
Satisfactory completion of Placement / Industrial Training / Portfolio / Seminars /
Module(s)
Practical – Demonstration
MAVH 5252 – Bhavuk Prastuti (concert performance)
Continuous assessment
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1.
2.
(a)
One short assignment
10%
(Notation writing, comparative study of ragas)
(b)
2 class tests / exposés
Viva-voce (Practical)
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20%
-
35%
Demonstration
Classical music
Light classical/light music
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25%
10%
Continuous Assessment for all practical modules
1.
(a)
2 class tests / exposés
-
20%
(b)
One short assignment
-
10%
(Notation writing, comparative study of ragas)
Practical
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MAVH 5144
Viva-voce
-
35%
Demonstration
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35%
MA PERFORMING ARTS (VOCAL HINDUSTANI MUSIC) (2 years Part Time)
1. Objectives
This programme will provide opportunities to educands to further develop their skills as well
as reinforce creativity and enhance knowledge of Vocal Hindustani Music. Educands will be
equipped with tools to enhance teaching and learning processes, to carry out research on
original topics, to develop teaching and critical appreciation of Hindustani Music with
special reference to Vocal Hindustani Music. Moreover it caters for a multi faceted
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education to enhance the overall performance of the singer and to instill values for character
building in line with Indian cultural traditions and heritage.
2. General Entry Requirements
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with:
ƒ At least a second class or 50% whichever is applicable
OR
ƒ A GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, from a recognised higher education
institution
OR
Alternative qualifications acceptable to the University of Mauritius/MGI.
3. Programme Requirements
At least a second class Degree in Performing Arts (Vocal Hindustani), B.A (Hons)
Performing Arts (Vocal Hindustani) with Education or equivalent qualifications acceptable
to the UOM/ MGI.
4. Programme Duration
Minimum
Maximum
Master’s Degree
4 semesters (2 yrs)
8 semesters (4 yrs)
Post Graduate Diploma
Post Graduate Certificate
4 semesters (2 yrs)
2 semesters (1 yr)
8 semesters (4 yrs)
4 semesters (2 yrs)
5. Credits per Semester
Minimum 3 credits subject to Regulation 4
6. Minimum Credits Required for Award of
Master’s Degree
Post graduate Diploma
Post graduate Certificate
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42 credits
24 credits
15 credits
Breakdown as follows:
Master’s
Degree
Award
Postgraduate
Diploma
Postgraduate
Certificate
Total
Core Modules
Dissertation
Electives
42 credits
24
12
6
24 credits
24
-
-
15 credits
12
-
-
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7. Assessment
All modules will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows unless otherwise
specified:
•
Theory modules MAVH 5141, MAVH 5143, MAVH 5145, MAVH 5146, MAVH
5147, MAVH 5148, MAVH 5249 and MAVH 5251 will be based on Written
Examination (WE) of 3-hours duration, carrying 70% of the total 100 marks, out of
which 30% will be from Continuous Assessment (CA).
•
Practical modules MAVH 5142 and MAVH 5250 will carry 100 marks, out of which
30% will be from Continuous Assessment (CA) and 70% from Viva Voce.
•
Practical module MAVH 5144 will carry 100 marks out of which 35% will be from
Viva Voce and 35% from demonstration, while 30% will be from Continuous
Assessment (CA).
•
MAVH 5252 - Stage Performance (Concert) will carry 100 marks, out of which 35%
will be from Viva Voce, while demonstration will carry 10 marks for semiclassical/light music, 25 marks for classical music and 30 marks will be from
Continuous Assessment (CA).
•
Continuous Assessment (CA) may be based on assignments, practical tests, theory
tests, exposés.
•
There is no level attached to modules, i.e each module carries its own credit value.
•
Submission deadlines for Dissertation :
− First draft: End of July in the final year
− Final copy: last working day of August in the final year
•
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 CA and WE 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.
8. Choice of Electives
Students will be required to submit their choice of electives in order of priority by the middle
of Semester I of year I.
The UOM/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
MAVH 5141
MAVH 5142
MAVH 5143
MAVH 5144
MAVH 5249
MAVH 5250
MAVH 5251
MAVH 5252
MAVH 5000
Electives
MAVH 5145
MAVH 5146
MAVH 5147
MAVH 5148
Module
Music of the various nations
SHRUTYANTAR
Taaldari
Gayaki
Aesthetical Matrix of Indian Music
Avirbhav and Tirobhav
Raga Lakshanas
Bhavuk Prastuti
Dissertation
Music, Psychology and Sociology
Music and Electronic Media
Hindustani Music in Mauritius
Music Therapy
Hrs/Wk
L+P
3+0
1+4
2+2
1+4
3+0
1+4
2+2
1+4
Credits
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
6
6
6
6
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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Note: Students will be required to write between 10,000 to 14,000 words on an original research
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 II.
10. Programme Plan
Year 1
Semester I
Code
MAVH 5141
MAVH 5142
Module
Music of the
various nations
Shrutyantar
Hrs/
Wk
3+0
Credits
Semester II
Code
3
MAVH 5143
1+4
3
MAVH 5144
Electives
MAVH 5145
Credits
Taaldari
Hrs/
Wk
2+2
Gayaki
1+4
3
3+0
6
3+0
6
3+0
6
MAVH 5148
Music,
Psychology and
Sociology
Music and
Electronic Media
Hindustani Music
in Mauritius
Music Therapy
3+0
6
Credits
3
MAVH 5146
MAVH 5147
Year 2
Semester I
Code
MAVH 5249
MAVH 5250
Module
Aesthetical
matrix of
Indian Music
Avirbhav and
Tirobhav
Module
Hrs/
Wk
3+0
Credits
Semester II
Code
Module
3
MAVH 5251
Raga Lakshanas
Hrs/
Wk
2+2
1+4
3
MAVH 5252
Bhavuk Prastuti
1+4
MAVH 5000
Dissertation
8
3
3
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