UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS
and
MAHATMA GANDHI INSTITUTE
Regulations
and
Programme of Studies
MA Marathi
(PartTime)
2014-2015
MA Marathi - GI508 (2 years Part-time)
1.
Objectives
The main objective of the programme is to enable graduates in Marathi to acquire
further academic competence so as to meet new challenges in the field of Marathi
Studies. Furthermore, students will be provided opportunities to get a deeper insight
into Marathi 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 Marathi as main subject or BA (Hons) Marathi
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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


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
MAM 5101
MAM 5102
MAM 5103
MAM 5104
MAM 5201
MAM 5202
MAM 5203
MAM 5204
MAM 5000
Modules
History of Modern Marathi Literature (1960-2000)
General and Marathi Linguistics
Media and Communication
Study of the Literary Works of a Modern Writer
Theories and concepts in Marathi Literature
Feminism in Marathi Literature
Marathi Literary Criticism
Special Study of a Literary Genre: Marathi Drama
Dissertation
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
12
ELECTIVES
Module Code
MAM 5105
MAM 5106
MAM 5107
Modules
Marathi Thinkers and their Literary Works
Comparative Literature
Marathi Folk Literature
Credits
3
3
3
NOTE: 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.
Programme Plan
YEAR I
SEMESTER I
Module Code
Modules
MAM 5101
History of Modern Marathi Literature (1960-2000)
MAM 5102
General and Marathi Linguistics
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
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
Modules
MAM 5103
Media and Communication
MAM 5104
Study of the Literary Works of a Modern Writer
ELECTIVES
Module Code
Modules
MAM 5105
Marathi Thinkers and their Literary Works
MAM 5106
Comparative Literature
MAM 5107
Marathi Folk Literature
YEAR II
SEMESTER I
Module Code
Modules
MAM 5201
Theories and Concepts in Marathi Literature
MAM 5202
Feminism in Marathi Literature
MAM 5000
Dissertation
SEMESTER II
Module Code
Modules
MAM 5203
Marathi Literary Criticism
MAM 5204
Special Study of a Literary Genre: Marathi Drama
MAM 5000
Dissertation
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