MA Tamil ( 2 years part time) – GI501 (Subject to Approval)
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Objectives
With the democratization of tertiary education, graduates in Tamil need to have further academic
competence in view to meeting new challenges in the field of Tamil Studies.
Students will be provided opportunities to acquire deeper insight into Tamil language, literature and
culture, besides developing creative skills in the language.
2.
General Entry Requirements
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with:
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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
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Alternative qualifications acceptable to the Mahatma Gandhi Institute/University of Mauritius.
Programme Requirements
At least a second class degree in Tamil, BA Tamil with Education or equivalent qualifications
acceptable to the MGI and RTI.
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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 years)
Maximum
8 Semesters (4 years)
8 Semesters (4 years)
4 Semesters (2 years)
Credits Per Semester
Minimum 3 credits subject to Regulation 4.
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Minimum Credits Required For Award Of
Master’s Degree Award
: 39 Credits
Postgraduate Diploma Award : 24 Credits
Postgraduate Certificate Award : 12 Credits
Breakdown as follows:
Master's Award
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate
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Core Modules)
24 Credits
24 Credits
12 Credits
Dissertation
12 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
Total
39
24
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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.
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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 criterian 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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List of Modules
CORE MODULES
Module Code
TMA 5101
TMA 5102
TMA 5103
TMA 5104
TMA 5201
TMA 5202
TMA 5203
TMA 5204
TMA 5000
Module
Hr/Wk
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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Modern Literature
Grammar I – Tolkaapiyam (Ezhuttu)
Medieval Poetry (Bakti & Minor)
Grammar II – Tolkaapiyam (Sol)
Tamil Linguistics
Literary theories and Appreciation
Grammar III – Tolkaappiyam (Porul)
Sangam Literature
Dissertation
ELECTIVES
Module Code
TMA 5105
TMA 5106
TMA 5107
Module
Hr/Wk
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
Translation Studies
Comparative Literature
Special Literature (Epic)
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 in year I. The dissertation should be original and research based.
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 I
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Programme Plan
YEAR I
SEMESTER I
Module Code
TMA 5101
TMA 5102
Module
Modern Literature
Grammar I – Tolkaapiyam (Ezhuttu)
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
Module
Medieval Poetry (Bakti and Minor)
Grammar II – Tolkaapiyam (Sol)
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
Module
Translation Studies
Comparative Literature
Special Literature (Epic)
Hr/Wk
3
3
3
Credits
3
3
3
Module
Tamil Linguistics
Literary Theories and Appreciation
Dissertation
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
Module
Grammar III – Tolkaapiyam (Porul)
Sangam Literature
Dissertation
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
12
SEMESTER II
Module Code
TMA 5103
TMA 5104
ELECTIVES
Module Code
TMA 5105
TMA 5106
TMA 5107
YEAR II
SEMESTER I
Module Code
TMA 5201
TMA 5202
TMA 5000
SEMESTER II
Module Code
TMA 5203
TMA 5204
TMA 5000
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Outline Syllabus
TMA 5101 - MODERN LITERATURE
This module aims at providing students with an in-depth knowledge of contemporary poetry, prose and
literature. Selections from the works of famous authors will be studied. The theme, trend and focus, in
relation to existing and new literary theories, will receive full treatment.
TMA 5102 – GRAMMAR I – TOLKAAPIYAM (EZHUTTU)
This module aims at providing thorough knowledge of phonology and its application as laid down in
Tolkaappiyam. Selections of grammatical verses from Ezhuttadikaaram will be studied.
TMA 5103 – MEDIEVAL POETRY (BHAKTI & MINOR)
This module will consist of two main parts, namely: Bakti literature and other literary works grouped under
Minor literature. An in-depth study of Bakti literature in relation to the Bakti Movement that took place
during the Medieval period in Tamil Nadu and changes such literature brought in the tradition will be
studied. Selections from familiar minor literary works will be analysed critically.
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TMA 5104 – GRAMMAR II – TOLKAAPIYAM (SOL)
The aim of this module is to provide a thorough knowledge of morphology and syntax as laid down in
Tolkaapiyam. Selections of verses from Soladikaaram will be studied.
TMA 5201 - TAMIL LINGUISTICS
This module will provide opportunities to study Tamil language from a syndronic and diachronic level.
Linguistic concepts as laid down in Tolkaapiyam and Nannul will be compared with those existing in
General Linguistics. Tamil phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics will be studied from a structural
linguistic point of view.
TMA 5202 – LITERARY THEORIES AND APPRECIATION
This module aims at acquainting students with the various literary theories and their applications in some
important literary works in Tamil. Students will have a better understanding of the creative process and thus
be more equipped for critical appreciation of literature.
TMA 5203 - GRAMMAR III – TOLKAAPIYAM (PORUL)
This module will provide a complete study of Porul Ilakkanam dealing mainly with Akam and Puram as
basic concepts and their application in literary texts.
TMA 5204 – SANGAM LITERATURE
This module aims at providing deeper knowledge of the Sangam classical literature. Selections from
Ettuthokai and PatthuppaaTTu based on the concepts of Akam and Puram will be studied.
TMA 5000 - DISSERTATION
A dissertation equivalent to 12 credits of about 10,000 to 14,000 words. Lectures in research methodology
will also be provided so that students are sufficiently equipped and feel confident to write their dissertations.
Topics for dissertations to be finalised by the end of Semester II of first year.
TMA 5105 – TRANSLATION STUDIES
This module aims at providing a thorough knowledge of various theories and techniques of translation and
their applications. It will help to develop required skills in translation. A detailed study of various forms of
translation and selected translation works will form the basis for discussions.
TMA 5106 – COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
This module aims at responding to the need for the study of comparative literature in general. Theories,
importance and relevance of comparative literature will be studied. A few works on comparative literature
in Tamil will be considered for reference purposes.
TMA 5107 – SPECIAL LITERATURE (EPIC)
This module aims at providing an opportunity to students to study the Epic comprehensively Literature.
They will be required to make an in-depth study of an author/a literary work.
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