BA (Hons) Marathi (P/T) – GI313 

1.	Objectives 

(a)	To provide opportunities to Diploma holders to acquire further knowledge and competence in Marathi Language and Literature.
(b)	To equip them to critically analyse issues related to the language and literature. 

2.		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         			Maximum          
   2 years (part-time)          	4 years (part-time)
	 
5.		Minimum Credits Required for Degree Award – 105

		The MGI Diploma already accounts for 60 credits.
For award of the B.A (Hons) Marathi, 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		 		60
(ii).	Core Modules			33
(iii).	Elective				  3
(iv).	Dissertation			  9
					       		105
6. 			Assessment

Each module will be assessed over 100 marks and will be as follows unless otherwise specified:

•	The 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. 

•	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.

7.	Programme Plan – BA (Hons) Marathi
 
 YEAR I

Code 	
Module	
Credits	
Hrs/Wk	
MART  2002 Y(3)	Literary Appreciation and Criticism	6	3	
MART 2004 Y(3)	Theory and Practice of Translation	6	3	
MART 3002 Y(5)  	Modern Prose (Non-Fiction)	6	3	
MART 3005 Y(5)	Sanskrit Influence on Marathi Literature	3	3	
	GEM from MGI/UoM List	3	3	
		24

YEAR II

Code	
Module	
Credits	
Hrs/Wk	
MART 3004 Y (5)	Study of a Special Author	6	3	
MART 3026 Y(5)	Overview of History of Maharashtra & Marathi Culture 	6	3	
MART 3000 Y(5)	Dissertation 	9	-	
	
	21		
	        
   Total Number of credits	
45		
8.	Outline Syllabus

YEAR I

MART 2002 Y (3)  - LITERARY APPRECIATION AND CRITICISM	
In this module, the principles and theories of literary criticism in Marathi and different techniques of analysis will be studied.  This will help students to develop their capacity for analytical study of literary works and for their appreciation.

MART 2004 Y (3) - THEORY AND PRACTICE OF TRANSLATION
The module will acquaint students with the theories of translation.  Students will study translated texts with a view to understand various translation techniques.  It will also provide them the opportunity to practise translation of a variety of literary texts and other works.   

MART 3002 Y (5) - MARATHI PROSE (NON - FICTION)
In this module, the student will study various types of Marathi prose, i.e. essays, letters, travelogues, biographies, satirical articles through a selection of representative writing.

MART 3005 Y (5 )- SANSKRIT INFLUENCE ON MARATHI LITERATURE
This module will introduce the student to Sanskrit Language.  It will also enable him/her to assess the influence of Sanskrit in the development of Marathi Language and Literature.

N.B.  For outline of GEM, see list offered by MGI/UoM.

YEAR II

MART 3004 Y (5) - STUDY OF A SPECIAL AUTHOR
This module will provide opportunity to students to conduct an indepth study of an author.  The author’s period, his writings, his contribution to Marathi Literature will be thoroughly studied.

MART 3026 Y (5) - OVERVIEW OF HISTORY OF MAHARASHTRA AND MARATHI CULTURE  
This module will give an overview of the history of Maharashtra and its people, their lifestyle, music, folklore, dress, art, monuments, food, clothing, festivals, customs and other aspects of their cultural life.

MART 3000 Y (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.