COURSES

M.A. IN KANNADA STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE :

Two years regular course with eight papers in total. There are four papers each of 100 Marks for Part I (i.e. First year) and the same pattern for Part II (i.e. Second year).

M.A. PART I :

Paper I Modern Kannada Prose & Poetry

Paper III History of Kannada Language, Grammar & Prosody

Paper V History of Kannada Literature

Paper VII Special Study of a Literary Form
Or
Paper VII (Optional) Study of another Indian Literature : Marathi

M.A. PART II :

Paper II Old & Medieval Kannada Prose & Poetry

Paper IV Poetics and Literary Criticism

Paper VI Cultural History of Karnataka & Kannada Folklore

Paper VIII Special Study of an Author

Or

Paper VIII (Optional) Principles of Comparative Literature &
Translation.
AWARD : VARADARAJA ADYA GOLD MEDAL

M.PHIL IN KANNADA :

Structure of the Course :

The M.Phil Course is of Three Terms (i.e. one & half years duration). Admission is given during November each year. The candidate enroling for M.Phil in the subject of Kannada is required to have secured a minimum of 55% Marks in M.A. There are Three theory papers each of 100 Marks and a dissertation.

Paper I Research Methodology

Paper II Comparative Poetics and Advanced Literary Criticism

Paper III A period of Literature : Medieval Bhakti Literature

Submission of Dissertation is compulsory, only after clearing the Theory Papers. Examinations for theory Papers are conducted after two terms.

Ph.D IN KANNADA :

Admission is given usually during the beginning of the Ist or IInd Terms (July or November). M.A. with 55% of marks in Kannada is a must. M.Phil degree holders are preferred.

CERTIFICATE COURSE IN KANNADA :

This course is offered Specially for Non-Kannadiga's. This is a Part-time One Year (Post S.S.C) Course.

CENTRES : One at Kalina Campus & One at Navimumbai
Kannada Sangha, Vashi

Structure of the Course :

1) Introduction to the Language and Literature

2) Introduction to the basic vocabulary & sentences

3) Introduction of basic grammatical features

4) Comprehesion of passages

5) Introduction of simple Text

There are two theory papers and an oral test comprising 200 marks in total and the passing minimum is 50%.

DIPLOMA IN KANNADA :

Eligibility :A candidate for being eligible for admission to the Diploma in Kannada must have passed the degree course with a working knowledge of Kannada Language. This is a Part-time One year course.

Structure of the Course :
There are three papers each of 100 marks, an assignment & Oral Test.

Paper I Structure of Kannada

Paper II Kannada Literary Text

Paper III Cultural History of Karnataka

Paper IV : Assignment & Oral Exam (50 Marks each)