BA ( Hons) Marathi - GI307 (Full Time)
1.
Objectives
The degree programme is designed to provide knowledge and skills in the fields of
language, literature and society. It prepares students at undergraduate level leading to a
number of professions in such sectors as teaching, the services, media and industry.
2.
General Entry Requirements
In accordance with the University General Entry Requirements for admission to
undergraduate degree programmes.
3.
Programme Requirements
Marathi with at least Grade C at ‘A’ Level.
4.
Programme Duration
Degree (Full time)
5.
Normal
3 years
Maximum
5 years
Minimum Credits Required For Degree Award - 105
Breakdown as follows:
Degree
6.
Core
Module
90
Electives
3
Dissertation
9
CSE 1010e(1)
3
Credits per Year
Minimum 18 credits, Maximum 48 credits, subject to regulation 4.
Students should register for Yearly modules and Semester modules at the beginning of the
academic year or at the start of the semester as the case may arise.
7. Assessment
Each module can be taught in one semester only or throughout the two semesters (yearly
modules).
Each module will be assessed over 100 marks and will be as follows (unless otherwise specified):
Written examinations for all modules will be carried out at the end of the academic year except for
semester modules (unless otherwise stated).
Assessment will be based on a written examination of 2 to 3-hour duration (normally a paper of
2-hour duration of modules carrying less or equal to three credits and 3-hour paper for modules
carrying six credits) and on continuous assessment done during the semester or year.
The continuous assessment will count for 30% marks of the modules. It may be based on
seminars, practical work and / or assignments and should include at least one class test.
An overall total of 40% for combined continuous assessment and written examination components
would be required to pass the module, without minimum thresholds within the individual
continuous assessment and written examination.
8. List of Modules - BA (Hons) Marathi (Full Time)
Module Code
CORE
Module Name
MART 1001Y(1)
MART 1002Y(1)
MART 1003Y(1)
MART 1004Y(1)
Study and Use of Marathi Language
History of Marathi Literature
Marathi Novel
General Linguistics and Structure of
Marathi Language
Ancient and Medieval Marathi Poetry
Literary Appreciation and Criticism
Marathi Drama
Theory and Practice of Translation
Marathi Short Story
Modern Poetry
Special Study of an Author
Marathi Prose (Non-Fiction)
Dissertation
Overview of History of Maharashtra
and Marathi Culture
Mauritian Studies: Literature and Society
Mauritian Studies: Contemporary Issues
Developing Language Skills in English
MART 2001Y(5)
MART 2002Y(3)
MART 2003Y(3)
MART 2004Y(3)
MART 2005Y(3)
MART 3001Y(3)
MART 3004Y(5)
MART 3002Y(5)
MART 3000Y(5)
MART 3026Y(5)
MST 2122(3)
MST 3123(5)
ENG1012Y(1)
Hrs/Wk
L+P
Credits
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
6
6
6
6
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
9
6
3+0
3+0
3+0
6
6
6
3+0
3
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MODULE
CSE 1010e(1)
Introduction to Information Technology
ELECTIVES
Students should choose 1 elective from the following:
INPH
BHLC
INMU
INMU
MST
INMU
MSAN
1131(1)
1100 (1)
1220(1)
1221(1)
1221(1)
1223(1)
10(1)
Main Aspects of Indian Philosophy
An Introduction to Bhojpuri
Introduction to Rhythm
Introduction to Indian Classical Dance
Mauritian Studies: Overview of History
Appreciation of Carnatic Music
Introduction to Social Anthropology
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9. Programme Plan - BA (Hons) Marathi (Full-Time)
YEAR 1
Code
CORE
MART 1001Y(1)
MART 1002Y(1)
MART 1003Y(1)
MART 1004Y(1)
CSE
ENG
1010e(1)
1012Y(1)
Module Name
Study and Use of Marathi Language
History of Marathi Literature
Marathi Novel
General linguistics and Structure of Marathi
Language
Introduction to Information Technology
Developing Language Skills in English
One Elective from other departments of the
MGI
Hrs/ Wk
L+P
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
Credits
3+0
3+0
3
6
3+0
3
Sub Total
6
6
6
6
36
YEAR 2
MART 2001Y(5)
MART 2002Y(3)
MART 2003Y(3)
MART 2004Y(3)
MART 2005Y(3)
MST 2122(3)
MST 3123(5)
Ancient and Medieval Marathi Poetry
Literary Appreciation and Criticism
Marathi Drama
Theory and Practice of Translation
Marathi Short Story
Mauritian Studies: Literature and Society
Mauritian Studies: Contemporary Issues
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
Sub Total
MART 3001Y(3)
MART 3002Y(5)
MART 3004Y(5)
MART 3026Y(5)
MART 3000Y(5)
YEAR 3
Modern Poetry
Marathi Prose (Non-Fiction)
Special Study of an Author
Overview of History of Maharashtra and
Marathi Culture
Dissertation
Sub Total
Grand Total
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
36
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
6
6
6
6
9
33
105
N.B
1. The University of Mauritius and Mahatma Gandhi Institute reserve the right not to offer certain
electives if the critical number of students is not attained and/or for reasons of resource
constraint, and subject to approval by the department.
2. In year I, the IT module (CSE 1010e) is compulsory.
3. Elective from other departments at the MGI: students should take non – Marathi studies
modules from other departments at the MGI listed on the previous page.
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