BA (Hons) Tamil (P/T) – GI315 

1.	Objectives 

(a)	To provide opportunities to Diploma holders to acquire further knowledge and competence in Tamil 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) Tamil, 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:

•	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 - B.A (Hons) Tamil

YEAR I

CODE 	
Module	
Credits	
HRS/WK	
TAM 2004Y(3)	Literary  Appreciation and Criticism
	6	3	
TAM 3005Y(3)	Epic Literature
	6	3	
TAM 3001Y(5)	Theory and Practice of Translation 
	3	3	
TAM 3011Y(5)	History of Tamil Nadu and Culture
	6	3	
  	GEM from MGI/UoM List
	3	3	
		
24		

YEAR II

CODE 	
Module	
Credits	
HRS/WK	
TAM 3001Y(5)	Porul Ilakkanam
	6	3	
TAM 3002Y(5)	Sangam Literature and Thirukkural 
	6	3	
TAM 3000Y(5)	Dissertation
	9	-	
	
	21		
					
Total number of credits	   45
8.	Outline Syllabus

YEAR I
		
TAM 3005 Y (3) - EPIC LITERATURE
This module aims at the study of the history and grammar of Epic Literature.   Students will also study selections from five major epics and two minor epics; analysis of the theme, language and structure of the epics will be undertaken.

TAM 3011 Y (5) - HISTORY OF TAMIL NADU AND CULTURE
This module will provide students with necessary knowledge of the historical background of Tamil Nadu, the boundaries, great Tamil rulers, important historical events that have marked the history of the Tamil country from Sangam period to Modern period.  Temples, festivals, arts and other aspects of Tamil culture will be dealt with.

TAM 2004 Y (3)  - LITERARY APPRECIATION AND CRITICISM	
This module will acquaint students with the principles and theories of literary criticism in relation to some important literary works.  Students will be initiated to techniques of analysis.  There will be a selection for literary appreciation.
	
TAM 3001Y (5)  - THEORY AND PRACTICE OF TRANSLATION 
This module will focus on the fundamental theories and techniques of translation and the relevance of translation as an important literary activity in the modern world.  It is also meant to expose students to the various forms of translation and provide practice in translation.

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

YEAR II
		
TAM 3001 Y (5) - PORUL ILAKKANAM
This module aims at introducing students to the ancient Tamil literary conventions as laid down in the Tholkappiyam.  The study of the concept of Akam and Puram will be highlighted.  There will be selections from Porulathikaaram.
	
TAM 3002 Y (5) -  SANGAM LITERATURE AND TIRUKKURAL 
This module will acquaint students with the ancient Tamil literary works based on the concept of Akam and Puram.  There will be selections from Ettuttokai and Pattuppaattu and  study of Tirukkural as a master piece of ethic literature.
 
TAM 3000 Y (5) - DISSERTATION
The dissertation equivalent to 9 credits will be of about 8,000 to 12,000words and based on a topic approved by the department.	

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