BA (Hons) Telugu (Full-Time) – GI309
1.
Objectives
The degree programme is designed to provide knowledge and competence 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
Telugu 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:
Core
Modules
90
6.
Dissertation
Electives
9
3
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).
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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) Telugu (Full-Time)
Module Code
CORE
TEL 1001Y(1)
TEL 1002Y(1)
TEL 1003Y(1)
TEL 1004Y(1)
TEL 2001Y(3)
TEL 2002Y(3)
TEL 2003Y(3)
TEL 2004Y(3)
TEL 2005Y(3)
TEL 3001Y(5)
TEL 3002Y(5)
TEL 3003Y(5)
TEL 3000Y(5)
TEL 3026Y(5)
MST 2122(3)
MST 3123(5)
ENG 1012Y(1)
Module Name
Study and Use of Telugu Language
Telugu Novel
History of Telugu Literature
General Linguisitics and Structure
of Telugu Language
Ancient and Medieval Telugu Poetry
Telugu Grammar
Theory and Practice of Translation
Telugu Short Story
Literary Appreciation and Criticism
Modern Telugu Poetry
Telugu Prose (Non-Fiction)
Telugu Drama
Dissertation
History of the Andhras & Telugu Culture
Mauritian Studies: Literature and Society
Mauritian Studies: Contemporary Issues
Developing Language Skills in English
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MODULE
CSE 1010e (1)
Introduction to Information Technology
Hrs/Wk
Credits
3+0
3+0
3+0
6
6
6
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
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
6
9
6
3
3
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
ELECTIVES
Students should choose 1 elective from the following:
INPH 1131(1)
BHLC 1100(1)
INMU 1220(1)
INMU 1221(1)
INMU 1223(1)
MST l221(1)
MSAN 10(1)
Main aspects of Indian Philosophy
An Introduction to Bhojpuri
Introduction to Rhythm
Introduction to Indian Classical Dance
Appreciation of Carnatic Music
Mauritian Studies: Overview of History
Introduction to Social Anthropology
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9.
Programme Plan - BA (Hons) Telugu (FullTime) - GI309
YEAR 1
Code
CORE
TEL 1001Y(1)
TEL 1002Y(1)
TEL 1003Y(1)
TEL 1004Y(1)
CSE 1010e (1)
ENG 1012Y(1)
Module Name
Study and Use of Telugu Language
Telugu Novel
History of Telugu Literature
General Linguistics and Structure of Telugu
Language
Introduction to Information Technology
One elective from other departments at the MGI
Developing Language Skills in English
Sub Total
Hrs/Wk
Credits
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
6
6
6
6
3+0
3+0
3+0
3
3
6
36
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
6
6
6
6
6
3
3
36
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
6
6
6
6
9
33
105
YEAR 2
Code
CORE
TEL 2001Y(3)
TEL 2002Y(3)
TEL 2003Y(3)
TEL 2004Y(3)
TEL 2005Y(3)
MST 2122(3)
MST 3123(5)
Module Name
Ancient and Medieval Telugu Poetry
Telugu Grammar
Theory and Practice of Translation
Telugu Short Story
Literary Appreciation and Criticism
Mauritian Studies: Literature & Society
Mauritian Studies: Contemporary Issues
Sub Total
YEAR 3
Code
CORE
TEL 3001Y(5)
TEL 3002Y(5)
TEL 3003Y(5)
TEL 3026Y(5)
TEL 3000Y(5)
Module Name
Modern Telugu Poetry
Telugu Prose (Non-Fiction)
Telugu Drama
History of the Andhras & Telugu Culture
Dissertation
Sub Total
Grand Total
N.B.
(1)
(2)
(3)
The University of Mauritius and the Mahatma Gandhi Institute reserve the right not to
offer certain electives of the critical number of students is not attained and/ or for
reasons of resource constraint, and subject to approval by the department.
In Year I, the IT module (CSE 1010e) is compulsory.
Elective from other Departments at the MGI: students should take non- Telugu studies
modules from other Departments at the MGI listed on the previous page.
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