BA (Hons) Telugu (P/T) - GI316 (Under Review)
1.
Objectives
(a)
(b)
2.
To provide opportunities to Diploma holders to acquire further knowledge and
competence in Telugu Language and Literature.
To equip them to critically analyse issues related to the language and literature.
General Entry Requirements
In accordance with the University 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 (part-time)
5.
Maximum
4 years (part-time)
Minimum Credits Required For Degree Award – 105
The MGI Diploma already accounts for 60 credits
For award of the B.A (Hons) Telugu, the student must obtain 45 credits, along with 60 credits
earned from the Diploma, which makes a total of 105 credits.
Distribution of Credits
(i).
Diploma
(ii).
Core Modules
(iii).
Elective
(iv).
Dissertation
6.
60
33
3
9
105
Assessment
Each module will be assessed over 100 marks and will be as follows unless otherwise
specified:
•
Assessment will be based on a written examination of 2 to 3 hours’ duration (normally a
paper of 2 hours’ duration for modules carrying three credits, and 3 hours’ papers for
modules carrying six credits) and on continuous assessment done during the
semester/year.
•
The written examination will carry 70% of the total marks and continuous assessment
will carry 30% of the total marks unless otherwise stated.
•
Continuous assessment may be based on seminars and/or assignment/s and should
include at least 1 class test.
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Candidates will have to score a minimum of 30% in each component: continuous
assessment and written examination with an overall total of 40% to pass a module.
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7.
Programme Plan
YEAR I
Code
TEL 2005Y(3)
Module
Literary Appreciation & Criticism
Credits
6
Hrs/Wk
3
TEL 3002Y(5)
TEL 2003Y(3)
TEL 4204(5)
Telugu Prose (Non-Fiction)
Theory and Practice of Translation
Ancient Telugu Poetry
GEM from MGI/UoM List
Total
6
6
3
3
24
3
3
3
3
Credits
3
3
6
Hrs/Wk
3
3
3
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YEAR II
Code
TEL 4103(3)
TEL 5102(5)
TEL 3026Y(5)
Module
Sanskrit Grammar (Telugu)
Telugu Essay
History of Andhras & Telugu Culture
TEL 3000Y(5)
Dissertation
9
Total
21
Total Number of Credits
8.
45
Outline Syllabus
YEAR I
TEL 4204(5) - ANCIENT TELUGU POETRY
This module will acquaint students with the forms of ancient poetry. Selected texts will be studied.
TEL 2005Y(3) - LITERARY APPRECIATION AND CRITICISM
This module will focus on the study of the principles and theories of literary criticism as applied to
Telugu Literature. Students will be initiated to Telugu literary appreciation through a selection of
texts.
TEL3002Y(5) - TELUGU PROSE (NON-FICTION)
In this module students will study various forms of Telugu prose of non-fiction viz: essays, letters,
travelogues, biographies etc from famous authors.
TEL 2003Y(3) - THEORY AND PRACTICE OF TRANSLATION
This module will focus on the various theories, techniques of translation and the various forms of
translation. It will also provide the students the opportunity to practise translation of a variety of
literary texts and other works such as interviews, reports, advertisements, messages and other
documents.
N.B. For outline of GEM, see list offered by MGI/UoM
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YEAR II
TEL 3026Y(3) - HISTORY OF ANDHRAS AND THE TELUGU CULTURE
This module will provide the students with knowledge of the history of the Andhras, the Andhra state,
Andhra rulers, temples, arts, folklore, monuments, festivals, traditions and other aspects of their
cultural life.
TEL 4103(3) - SANSKRIT GRAMMAR (TELUGU)
This module briefly introduces the student to the basics of Sanskrit Grammar and its usage in ancient
Telugu Poetry.
TEL 5102(5) - TELUGU ESSAY
This module introduces the contribution of this genre in the development of Telugu Literature. Study
of some selected essays.
TEL 3000Y(5) - DISSERTATION
The dissertation, equivalent to 9 credits, will be of about 8,000 to 12,000 words on an approved topic
by the department.
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