MA Hindi (2 years part time) - GI500
1.
Objectives
This programme will provide opportunities to Hindi graduates to acquire deeper insight into
Hindi Language, Literature and Culture. It will enhance and reinforce understanding, teaching
and critical appreciation besides developing creative skills in the language.
2.
General Entry Requirements
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with:
3.
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At least a second class or 50% whichever is applicable or
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A GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent from a recognized higher education
institution or
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Alternative qualifications acceptable to the Mahatma Gandhi Institute/University of
Mauritius.
Programme Requirements
At least a second class degree in Hindi (Single or Joint) or B.A (Hons) Hindi with Education or
equivalent qualifications acceptable to the UOM/MGI.
4.
Programme Duration
Master’s Degree
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate
5.
Normal
4 Semesters (2 years)
4 Semesters (2 years)
2 Semesters (1 year)
Maximum
8 Semesters (4 years)
8 Semesters (4 years)
4 Semesters (2 years)
Credits per Semester
Minimum 3 credits subject to Regulation 4.
6.
Minimum Credits Required for Award of
Master’s Degree
: 39 Credits
Postgraduate Diploma : 24 Credits
Postgraduate Certificate : 12 Credits
Breakdown as follows:
Master's Degree
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate
Core Modules
Dissertation
Elective
Total
24 Credits
24 Credits
12 Credits
12 Credits
3 Credits
39
24
12
1
7.
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. The same criteria will apply for modules being assessed jointly.
Note: Submission deadlines for dissertation:
First draft :
Final copy :
8.
End of July in the final year
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.
9.
List of Modules
CORE MODULES
Module Code
HIN 5101
HIN 5102
HIN 5103
HIN 5104
HIN 5208
HIN 5209
HIN 5210
HIN 5211
HIN 5000
Module
Hr/Wk
Credits
Renaissance in Hindi Literature
Freedom Movement and Hindi Poetry
Indian and Western Poetics:
A Comparative study
The Woman in Hindi Literature
Element of Protest in Hindi Literature
Hindi Drama and Stage Craft
Teaching of Hindi: Linguistic Perspective
Impact of Sanskrit Literature on Modern
Hindi Literature
Dissertation
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Module
Hr/Wk
Credits
Study of Indian Literature translated into
Hindi
Media and Translation
Diasporic Hindi Literature
3
3
3
3
3
3
12
ELECTIVES
Module Code
HIN 5105
HIN 5106
HIN 5107
2
Note:
DISSERTATION
Students will be required to write between 10,000 to 14,000 words on a topic which is relevant to the
subject. Guidance in Research Methodology will be provided in year I. The dissertation should be original
and research based.
The assessment of the final year project / dissertation will be based mainly on the written dissertation and
also on Viva-Voce.
Deadline to submit proposal for dissertation is the first week of July of level I
10.
Programme Plan
YEAR I
SEMESTER I
Module Code
HIN 5101
HIN 5102
Module
Renaissance in Hindi Literature
Freedom Movement and Hindi Poetry
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
Module
Indian and Western Poetics:
A Comparative study
The Woman in Hindi Literature
Hr/Wk
3
Credits
3
3
3
Module
Study of Indian Literature translated into
Hindi
Media and Translation
Diasporic Hindi Literature
Hr/Wk
3
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Module
Element of Protest in Hindi Literature
Hindi Drama and Stage Craft
Dissertation
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
Module
Teaching of Hindi: Linguistic
Perspective
Impact of Sanskrit Literature on Modern
Hindi Literature
Dissertation
Hr/Wk
3
Credits
3
3
3
SEMESTER II
Module Code
HIN 5103
HIN 5104
ELECTIVES
Module Code
HIN 5105
HIN 5106
HIN 5107
YEAR II
SEMESTER I
Module Code
HIN 5208
HIN 5209
HIN 5000
SEMESTER II
Module Code
HIN 5210
HIN 5211
HIN 5000
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