BA (Hons) Marathi - GI313 (Part Time) (Top-Up)
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 of Mauritius General Entry Requirements for admission to
undergraduate degree programmes.
3. Programme Requirements
A post ‘A’Level MGI Diploma in the subject or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the
MGI/UoM.
4. Programme Duration
Normal
2 years
Degree (Part Time)
Maximum
4 years
5. Minimum Credits Required for Degree Award - 105
The MGI Diploma already counts for 60 credits.
For award of the B.A (Hons) Marathi degree, the student must obtain 45 credits, in addition to the
60 credits earned from the Diploma, which makes a total of 105 credits.
Breakdown as follows:
Diploma
Degree
60
Core
Modules
33
Electives
Dissertation
3
9
6. Credits Per Year
Minimum 12 credits, Maximum 36 credits, subject to regulation 4.
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 (Part Time)
Module Code
Module Name
Hrs/Wk
CORE
MART 2002Y(3)
MART 2004Y(3)
MART 3002Y(5)
MART 3005Y(5)
MART 3004Y(5)
MART 3026Y(5)
MART 3000Y(5)
Credits
L+P
Literary Appreciation and Criticism
Theory and Practice of Translation
Marathi Prose (Non-Fiction)
Sanskrit Influence on Marathi
Literature
Special Study of an Author
Overview of History of Maharashtra
and Marathi Culture
Dissertation
3+0
3+0
3+ 0
3+0
6
6
6
3
3+0
3+0
6
6
9
GENERAL EDUCATION MODULE
One Elective from departments at the MGI or University of Mauritius.
Electives
Module Code
Module Name
Hrs/Wk
INMU 1220(1)
INMU 1221(1)
INMU 1222(1)
INMU 1223 (1)
BHLC 1100(1)
MST 3123(5)
MST 2123(3)
MST 2124 (3)
MSAN 10 (1)
An Introduction to Rhythm
Introduction to Indian Classical Dance
An Appreciation of Hindustani Music
Appreciation of Carnatic Music
An Introduction to Bhojpuri
Mauritians Studies: Contemporary Issues
Mauritian Studies: Literature and Society
Aspects of Contemporary History
Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
2 Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
9. Programme Plan - BA (Hons) Marathi (Part Time)
The programme comprises 7 modules distributed over 2 years and a dissertation of length between
8,000 and 10,000 words to be written in the second year.
YEAR 1
Code
CORE
Module Name
Hrs/Wk
L+P
Credits
MART 2002Y(3)
MART 2004Y(3)
MART 3002Y(5)
Literary Appreciation and Criticism
Theory and Practice of Translation
Marathi Prose (Non-Fiction)
3+0
3+0
3+0
6
6
6
MART 3005Y(5)
Sanskrit Influence on Marathi
Literature
GEM from MGI/UoM List
3+0
3
3+0
3
Total
24
YEAR 2
Code
CORE
Module Name
MART 3004Y(5)
MART 3026Y(5)
Special Study of an Author
Overview of History of Maharashtra
and Marathi Culture
Dissertation
Total
MART 3000Y(5)
Total Number of Credits
3 Hrs/Wk
L+P
Credits
3+0
3+0
6
6
9
21
45