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DEPARTMENT OF TAMIL LANGUAGE
UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
M.A. TAMIL STUDIES
Syllabus
(With effect from 2021 – 2022)
Programme Code: TDL
UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS: CHENNAI 600 005
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UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
Programme: M.A. Tamil Studies
Programme Code: TDL (Tamil and other Dravidian Languages)
Duration: 2 years
The Department of Tamil Language strives to achieve the following:
i. To contribute to the advancement of knowledge in all the realms

of Tamilology in general and Tamil Language in particular
through teaching, research, publications and dissemination
ii. To provide leadership in higher education by imparting quality

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and socially relevant knowledge
Outcomes:
iii. To make our education relevant and excellent
iv. To promote educational programmes in various disciplines of

knowledge with synergistic interaction with society and
industry
v. To develop aptitude and skills of students to equip them to face

the challenges and needs of a fast changing society
vi. To give greater opportunity to women and other weaker and

socio-economically backward sections of the society in order
to prepare them to be effective leaders
vii. To make students conscious of their duty to the country and

fellow human beings
viii. To inculcate values of equality, unity and justice
ix. To foster partnerships and relationships in various communities

to advance the University’s global initiatives and to prepare
students to be informed global citizens
x. To engage our diverse student population to ensure that all

students have the opportunity to become global citizens
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xi. To respond nimbly to rapidly changing demographics and
demands for language learning
xii. To empower students to acquire attitudes, values, and skills

that enhance their communicative competence and
contribute to development of cultural life
In accordance with the motto and mission of the University, the

Department of Tamil Language has the following missionary tasks:
i. To impart value-added quality higher education in all the realms

of Tamilology in general and Tamil Language in particular
ii. To transform the students into the rational human beings with an
Programme
inquisitive and argumentative bent of mind through literary,
Specific theoretical and language teaching.
Outcomes: iii. To encourage innovative research including applied and

interdisciplinary research to cope up with the modern social
needs
iv. To train the students and researchers in the developmental

activities of Tamil language to cater to the needs of the Tamil
speech community
M.A. in TAMIL STUDIES Programme Details:
Each paper has been designed in a specific format under the following sub- headings:
1. Programme Objectives (POs):

POs are what knowledge, skills and attitudes a post-graduate should have at the time of
completion of the course. POs are discipline-specific. Keeping in view the characteristics
of the course PO has been noted down for each course separately.
2. Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs):
Programme specific outcome for each course is given based on the distinctive
features of the M.A. in TAMIL STUDIES programme.
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3. Programme Structure:
The M.A. in TAMIL STUDIES programme is a two-year course divided into four
semesters. A student is required to complete 98 (Ninety Eight) credits for the completion
of the course and the award of the degree.
Semester Semester
Part – I First Year Semester I Semester II
Part – II Second Year Semester III Semester IV
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List of Courses
SEMESTER I
Course Code Title of the Course C/E/S/I Credits
TDLC101 Modern Literature C 4
TDLC102 Didactic Literature C 4
TDLC103 Bhakti Literature – I C 4
TDLC104 Tholkappiam – Porulathikaram - I C 4
TDLE101 Stylistics E 3
TDLE102 Journalism* E 3
UOMS071 Elocution Skill (Soft Skill 1) S 2
SEMESTER II
TDLC105 Sangam Literature C 4
TDLC106 Bhakti Literature – II C 4
TDLC107 General Linguistics C 4
TDLC108 Tholkappiam – Porulathikaram - II C 4
TDLE103 Diaspora Literature E 3
TDLE104 History of Tamil Literature* E 3
UOMS072 Creative Writing Skill (Soft Skill 2) S 2
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SEMESTER III
TDLC109 Epics C 4
TDLC110 Tholkappiam – Collathikaram C 4
TDLC111 Folkloristics C 4
TDLC112 Lexicography C 4
TDLE105 Translated Literature E 3
TDLE106 Tourism* E 3
UOMS073 Book Publishing (Soft Skill 3) S 2
UOM I001 Internship I 2
SEMESTER IV
TDLC113 Minor Literature C 4
TDLC114 Tholkappiam – Elutthathikaram C 4
TDLC115 Literary Studies C 4
TDLC116 Dimensions of Tamil Grammar C 4
TDLE107 Manuscriptology E 3
TDLE108 History of Tamilnadu and Culture* E 3
UOMS074 The Structure of Tamil Language (Soft Skill 4) S 2
* Course for students from other departments too.
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TDLC101 C 4
TDLC102 அ C 4
TDLC103 –I C 4
TDLC104 – -I C 4
TDLE101 E 3
TDLE102 * E 3
UOMS071 (Soft Skill 1) S 2
TDLC105 C 4
TDLC106 - II C 4
TDLC107 C 4
TDLC108 – - II C 4
TDLE103 E 3
TDLE104 * E 3
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TDLC109 C 4
TDLC110 – C 4
TDLC111 C 4
TDLC112 அ C 4
TDLE105 E 3
TDLE106 * E 3
UOM I001 (Internship) I 2
TDLC113 C 4
TDLC114 – C 4
TDLC115 C 4
TDLC116 C 4
TDLE107 E 3
TDLE108 * E 3
UOMS074 அ (Soft Skill 4) S 2
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Alternative Core Courses
Semester I
TDLC117 History of Tamil Language C 4
Semester II
TDLC118 Tamil Commentators C 4
Semester III
TDLC119 Comparative Literature C 4
Semester IV
TDLC120 Prosody and Poetics C 4
Alternative Core Courses

Semester I
TDLC117 C 4
Semester II
TDLC118 C 4
Semester III
TDLC119 C 4
Semester IV
TDLC120 C 4
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Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The TAMIL STUDIES program describes accomplishments that post-graduates are
expected to attain an exceptional knowledge of Tamil language and literature after
graduation.
Graduates are to ensure up-to-date knowledge of the concept of Modern
TDLC101
Tamil literature and its genres viz. Prose, Poetry, Fiction and Drama.
Graduates are expected to update their knowledge on major concepts and
TDLC102
principles of Tamil Didactic literature and Eighteen Didactic works in Tamil.
Graduates are to enrich their knowledge on the conceptualization of Bhakti,
philosophies of Śaivism (with special reference to five prominent Nāyanmārs
TDLC103 Kāraikkāl Ammaiyār, Tirujñānasambandar, Tirunāvukkarasar, Sundarar and
Māṇikkavāsagar) and Vaishṇavism (with special reference to all twelve
Alvars).
Graduates are to update their empirical knowledge on the theories of Akam
TDLC104 and Puṟam defined in Tolkāppiyam - Poruḷatikāram (Chapters: Akattiṇaiyiyal,
Puṟattiṇaiyiyal, Kaḷaviyal, Kaṟpiyal and Poruḷiyal).
Graduates are expected to develop theoretical knowledge of Stylistics which is
TDLE101 otherwise called “Literary Linguistics” to know authors’ distinct styles of writing
such as figures, tropes and other rhetorical devices, etc.
Graduates are expected to know the history and development of journalism
TDLE102 and its mechanism of functioning. Also to know, how news is collected and
published in print and visual media*
Graduates in the Tamil language are invariably expected to develop elocution
UOMS071
skills in articulating their thinking coherently.
Graduates are to have an insightful understanding of the Sangam literature
TDLC105 through the regular reading of the classical Tamil texts and commentaries on
those works.
Graduates are to expand their knowledge on the origin and development of
Six systems of Indian Philosophy and basic philosophies of Hinduism,
Jainism, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity besides understanding the origin
TDLC106
and development of Bhakti Movement, the mystical and spiritual thoughts of
Tirumūlar, Aruṇagirināthar, Tāyumāṉavar, Rāmalingaswāmy, Kuṇanguḍi
Mastāṉ Sāhib, H.A. Krishṇappiḷḷai, et al.
TDLC107 Graduates are to develop the knowledge of every aspect of the Tamil
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language with the theory and tools of linguistics, particularly phonetics,
phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics of Tamil language from the
perspective of linguistics.
Graduates are to update their empirical knowledge of the manifest physical
expressions of emotions, simile, prosody and traditional usage defined in
TDLC108
Tolkāppiyam - Poruḷatikāram (Chapters: Meyppāṭṭiyal, Uvamaviyal, Ceyyuḷiyal
and Marabiyal).
Graduates are expected to have a fair knowledge of Tamil diaspora literature,
TDLE103 how and in what contexts Tamils migrated to alien countries such as Sri
Lanka, Malaysia, South Africa, Burma and other countries.
Besides Graduates in the Tamil language and literature, students from other
TDLE104 departments are expected to have a perfect knowledge of the origin and
development of Tamil literature from the ancient period to modern times.*
Graduates are to develop professional competence in authoring poems,
UOMS072
fiction, plays by acquiring intense knowledge of the aforesaid literary genres.
Graduates are to update their information of Tamil epic tradition and structure,
content and uniqueness of the epics viz. Cilappatikāram, Maṇimēkalai, Cīvaka
TDLC109
Cintāmaṇi, Cūḷāmaṇi, Nāgakumāra Kāviyam, Kambarāmāyaṇam, Periya-
purāṇam, Cīṟāppurāṇam and Tēmpāvaṇi.
Graduates are to enrich their knowledge of the morphology, syntax, cases,
TDLC110 case markers, overlapping of cases, nouns, verbs, conjunctions, adjectives,
adverbs, etc., defined and illustrated in Tolkāppiyam - Collatikāram.
Graduates are to comprehend and accomplish their information of the Folklore
TDLC111 and its theories, categories and literary genres such as riddles, proverbs,
folksongs, ballads, beliefs and customs of folks.
Graduates are to learn about the basics of Lexicography (with special
TDLC112 reference to Tamil Nigaṇḍus) and its history and utility in various disciplines
including language and literature, social sciences, engineering, medicine, etc.
Graduates are to update their knowledge of Translations in Tamil and their
TDLE105 contribution to the growth of Tamil literature while imparting the culture and
tradition of other linguistic groups to Tamils.
Graduates are to acquire the basic information about Tourism, the objectives
TDLE106 and benefits of tourism, various locations of tourism and efforts of the
government in popularizing Tourism.*
Graduates are to acquire the history and growth of book publication in Tamil
UOMS073
and also to gain the basic knowledge and skills of book publishing art which
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would ensure an employment opportunity and thereby a prosperous future.
Graduates are expected to seek an internship in a college, book publishing
UOMI001
company, newspaper agency, etc.
Graduates are to update their knowledge of the minor literature called
Ciṟṟilakkiyam, its classifications and contents in general, especially the
TDLC113
Kalambagam, Ulā, Tūdu, Kōvai, Paraṇi, Piḷḷaittamiḻ, Paḷḷu, Kuṟavañci and
Andādi.
Graduates are to enrich their knowledge of phonology, production of vowel
TDLC114 and consonant sounds, sandhi, case suffixes, etc., defined and illustrated in
Tolkāppiyam - Eḻuttatikāram.
Graduates are to have a clear knowledge of the theory of various literary
TDLC115 disciplines such as Principles of Literature, Literary Criticism and Comparative
Literature.
Graduates are to comprehend a fair knowledge of the dimensions of the
traditional Tamil grammar and unacquainted Tamil grammatical works viz.
TDLC116
Nēminātham, Iṟaiyaṉār Akapporuḷ, Māṟaṉ Akapporuḷ, Vīracōḻiyam, Toṉṉūl,
Paṉṉiru Pāṭṭiyal, Cidambarap Pāṭṭiyal, etc.
Graduates are to have the details of the origin and development of Tamil
TDLE107
Manuscriptology and methods of reading and publishing manuscripts.
Graduates are to acquire the basic details of Tamils’ culture and civilization
TDLE108
and their values in private and public spheres since the Sangam age.*
Graduates are to know the basic structure of Tamil Language and develop the
UOMS074
skill of writing error-free Tamil.
* Course meant for students from other departments too.
Program Outcomes (POs)

On successful completion of the M.A. TAMIL STUDIES program
The Graduates would have up-to-date comprehensive knowledge of the
TDLC101 genres of Modern Tamil literature and prominent writings of some popular
Tamil authors.
Graduates would acquire a fair knowledge of Tamil Didactic works and ethical
TDLC102
principles propagated therein.
Graduates would enrich their knowledge of the conceptualization of Bhakti
TDLC103
accomplished by prominent Śaiva Nāyaṉmars and Vaishṇava Āḻvārs.
Graduates would develop a good knowledge of the theories of Akattiṇaiyiyal,
TDLC104
Puṟattiṇaiyiyal, Kaḷaviyal, Kaṟpiyal, and Poruḷiyal illustrated by Tolkāppiyar.
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Graduates would gain theoretical knowledge of Stylistics in respect of authors’
TDLE101 distinct styles of writing such as figures, tropes and other rhetorical devices,
etc.
Graduates would comprehend the history and development of Journalism, its
TDLE102 mechanism of functioning and collection and reporting of news in print and
visual media*
Graduates would develop elocution skills in articulating their thoughts fluently
UOMS071
and coherently and accomplish a style of public speaking.
Graduates would have an insightful understanding of the ancient literary
TDLC105 themes of Akam (interior feelings) and Puṟam (exterior actions) essayed in
Sangam poems by regular reading of the classical Tamil texts.
Graduates would gain the requisite knowledge of the Six Systems of Indian
Philosophy and Śaivism, Vaishṇavism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam and
TDLC106 Christianity besides accomplishing the details about the emergence of the
Bhakti Movement, and the mystical thoughts of some prominent medieval and
modern Tamil saint-poets.
Graduates would develop the required knowledge of every aspect of the Tamil
TDLC107
language such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
Graduates would update their empirical knowledge of Meyppāḍu (the manifest
TDLC108 physical expressions of emotions), Uvamai (simile), Ceyyuḷ (prosody) and
Marabu (traditional usage) defined in Tolkāppiyam - Poruḷatikāram.
Graduates would have a fair knowledge of Diaspora literature in Tamil, and
TDLE103
the contexts wherein Tamils migrated to alien countries for various reasons.
Graduates would accomplish the requisite information of the origin and
TDLE104
development of Tamil literature from the ancient period to modern times.*
Graduates would gain the required professional competence to write articles,
UOMS072 poems, fiction, and plays and would get job opportunities in newspaper and
magazine agencies.
Graduates would gain insightful information about Tamil epic tradition and the
TDLC109
structure, content and literary qualities of some well-known Tamil epics.
Graduates would enrich the required knowledge of morphology, syntax,
TDLC110 cases, nouns, verbs, conjunctions, adjectives, adverbs, etc., illustrated in
Tolkāppiyam - Collatikāram.
Graduates would comprehend the details of the origin and development of the
TDLC111 discipline “Folklore” in Tamil and its richness, beliefs and customs of Tamil
folks.
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Graduates would understand the history of Lexicography in Tamil (with special
TDLC112
reference to Tamil Nigandus) and its basics and advantages.
Graduates would acquire a fair knowledge of Translated Literature. Through
TDLE105 translations, they would understand Relationships, Similarities and Influences
between Tamil Literature and Indian, World Literature.
Graduates would gain basic information about Tourism, its objectives and its
TDLE106
impact on the development of socio-cultural and economic growth of people.*
Graduates would acquire the basic knowledge of the art of book publication
UOMS073 and gain the skills of book publication which would ensure an employment
opportunity in book publishing companies.
Graduates would get an internship in colleges, book publishing companies,
UOMI001
newspaper agencies, and other institutions.
Graduates would gain a fair knowledge of the minor literature called
TDLC113
Ciṟṟilakkiyam, its classifications, structure and contents.
Graduates would enrich their knowledge of Tolkāppiyam - Eḻuttatikāram in
TDLC114 respect of phonology, production of vowel and consonant sounds, sandhi,
case suffixes, etc.
Graduates would gain a clear knowledge of the theory of Principles of
TDLC115 Literature, Literary Criticism and Comparative Literature. They would become
students of literature in a complete sense.
Graduates would comprehend an adequate knowledge of the dimensions of
TDLC116 some unacquainted Tamil grammatical works. Thereby they would have an
overall knowledge of the Tamil grammatical works.
Graduates would acquire the requisite details of Tamil Manuscriptology and
TDLE107
would gain the know-how of reading and publishing manuscripts.
Graduates would gain the basic details of Tamil’s History, culture and
TDLE108 civilization and their values in private and public spheres since the Sangam
age. This would make them aware of the greatness of Tamils.*
Graduates would gain indepth knowledge of The Structure of Tamil Language
UOMS074 and the required expertise to write reports and articles proficiently in error-free
Tamil and communicate effectively to all stakeholders of society.
* Course meant for students from other departments too.
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Course Code TDLC101 L T P C
MODERN LITERATURE
Core/Elective/Supportive Core 4 0 0 4
Students are expected to know the history of
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Pre-requisite Modern Tamil literature and about its various R2021
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genres.
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
 To make the students familiar with the history of modern Tamil literature. (K2)
 To make the students aware of modern Tamil poetry, fiction, drama and prose. (K3)
 To illustrate Tamil literary trends and movements that impacted modern Tamil prose, poetry,
fiction and dramatic texts.(K3&K4)
 To make students familiar with various forms, themes, techniques and aesthetic features found
in modern and contemporary Tamil literary texts of various genres.(K5)
Expected Course Outcomes:
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the matters such as contents, forms, aesthetic features/poetical/rhetoric elements
employed in Tamil essays, poems, fiction and dramas.
2. Analyze and interpret the modern and contemporary Tamil essays, poems, fiction and dramatic
literature in the theoretical framework of various socio-political ideologies.
3. Critically evaluate the select modern Tamil proses, poems, short stories, novels, and dramatic
texts and would also interpret them in the theoretical framework of the theatre of the epic,
musical, absurd and farce, etc.
4. Understand the themes, forms, aesthetic features and socio-political messages imparted
through the select Tamil proses and short stories and novels.
5. Write articles, poems, short stories, novels and plays highlighting the current socio-economic
and political issues.
Unit:1 12 hours
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Total Lecture hours 60 hours

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Reference Books
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: 2008.
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: 2011
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2017.
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1982.
Course Designed By: Dr.V. Nirmalar Selvi
Method of Evaluation:
Sessional I Sessional II End Semester Total Grade
Examination
20 20 60 100
Mapping with Programme Outcomes:
Map course outcomes for each course with programme outcomes (PO) in the 3-point scale
of Strong, Medium and Low
PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9 PO 10
CO 1 M M S M M S S M S M
CO 2 L M M M S S S M M S
CO 3 M S S M M S M M M S
CO 5 L M M M S S M M S S
S – Strong; M – Medium; L – Low
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DIDACTIC LITERATURE
Students are expected to know the different
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Pre-requisite connotations of the Tamil term Aṟam and the R2021
Version
emergence of Didactic literature in Tamil.
Course Objectives:
 To make the students familiar with the historical context wherein Tamil didactic literature
emerged.(K2)
 To introduce the Eighteen Tamil didactic texts and their core preachings. (K2)
 To illustrate the remarkable ethical notions of Tirukkuṟaḷ.(K3)
 To elucidate students on the matters of divergent ethical codes prescribed in Tamil didactic
texts.(K4&K5)
 To make students familiar with forms, themes, techniques and aesthetic features of didactic
literature. (K6)

1. Understand the historical context of the bygone era which necessitated the emergence of
ethical literature in Tamil.
2. Inculcate a deep knowledge on the matters such as metrical form, rhetorical elements, etc.
3. Understand ethical prescriptions chronicled in the Tamil didactic works.
4. Acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the sociopolitical situation of ancient Tamilnadu.
5. Critically evaluate ethical principles and their relevance to the present situation of
Globalisation.
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Reference Books
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: 1992.
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: 1971, : 1977.
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2008, : 2011.
Course Designed By: Dr.Y. Manikandan

Examination
20 20 60 100
CO 1 M S S M M S S M S M
CO 2 M L M M S L S L M S
CO 3 M S L S M S M M M M
CO 4 M S M M S L S L M S
CO 5 M L M M S S M M S S
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BHAKTI LITERATURE 1
Students are expected to know the primary Syllabus
Pre-requisite R2021
meaning of the term ‘Bhakti’ and its implications. Version
Course Objectives:
 To make aware of the origin and development of Bhakti Literature. (K2)
 To make understand the emergence of Bhakti Movement spearheaded by Nāyaṉmārs (Śaiva
saints) and Āḻvārs (Vaishṇava saints).(K3)
 To understand the different approaches of Kāraikkāl Ammaiyār and Āṇḍāḷ towards Lord Śiva
and Vishṇu respectively. (K5)
1. Aware of the distinct features of the Tamil hymns called Śaiva Padigams and Vaishṇava
Pāsurams, the heart-melting Tamil devotional poems
2. Grasp appropriate level of knowledge of various philosophies of Śaivism and Vaishṇavism
and different modes of the approach of Tamil saints towards their chosen deity
3. Comprehend the various modes of approach viz. Carya, Kriya, Yoga, Jñāna Mārgas of saints
towards their chosen deity and their philosophies
4. Understand the different tone and tenor of woman Saint-poets Kāraikkāl Ammaiyār and
Āṇḍāḷ.
Unit:1 12 hours
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1927, : 1973.
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, 1958.
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Reference Books
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,அ , 1969.
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2016.
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, : 2007.
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: 2002.
Examination
20 20 60 100
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CO 1 S M S M M S S M S M
CO 2 M S M M S S L M M S
CO 3 S S S L M L M M L M
CO 4 M S M M S S S L M S
CO 5 S M S M S S M M S M
S – Strong; M – Medium; L - Low
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TOLKĀPPIYAM – PORUḶATIKĀRAM I
Students are expected to have the requisite
Syllabus
Pre-requisite knowledge about Tolkāppiyam in general and its R2021
Version
“Poruḷatikāram” in particular.
Course Objectives:
 To familiarize Tolkāppiyam with special reference to its third book Poruḷatikāram (Subject
Matter). (K3)
 To familiarize the unique literary theories of Akattiṇai, Kaḷaviyal, Kaṟpiyal and Poruḷiyal
dealing with the premarital and post-marital love affairs of literary personae.(K3&K4)
 To familiarize the unique literary theories of Puṟattiṇai dealing with the heroics, warfare.
munificence, values, elegy, etc. (K4&K5)
1. Understand the unique Tamil literary themes viz. Akam (Mutual love), Kaḷavu (landestine
love), Kaṟpu (Wedded love), Poruḷ and their aesthetic characteristics.
2. Understand the unique Tamil literary theme viz. Puṟam (Exterior) dealing with the heroics,
warfare, munificence, values, elegy, etc.
3. Comprehend the interior feelings of female personae and exterior actions of male personae
in inner and outer spheres.
4. Understand Uḷḷuṟai (Hidden metaphor) and Iṟaicci (Implied meaning), the two unique literary
devices of expression employed in Akam poems.
5. Realize historical events and extraordinary behaviors of dramatic personae on and off the
battlefield.
Unit:1 - –
அ . 12 hours
அ
Unit:2 12 hours
Unit:3 12 hours
Unit:4 12 hours
Unit:5 12 hours
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Text Book(s)
 ( ) ( , , ),
: . . , ( ) ., ,
: 2019.
 , . , , ,
: 1960 ( . ), : 1978 (
).
 ( ), , , 1978.
 , : . ,அ (1991),
- 1, 2 (1996), (1995), (1993),
(1994), , .
 , . , ,
, : 2018.
 1 (அ , ),
, , .
 ( -3, -1)
அ – , : . , : .
, , , : 2012.
 ( -3, -2)
- - - - , : .
, : . , , ,
: 2012.
Reference Books
 , . ,
-14, , , 1922.
 , . . , , , :
2009.
 அ , . . அ , , ,
: 2002.
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 அ அ , . ,
, , : 2009.
 : , : . .
, . . , . . ,
, , 1996.
Course Designed By: Dr. Vaani Arivaalan
Examination
20 20 60 100
CO 1 S M S M M S S M S M
CO 2 L M S M S S M S M S
CO 3 M S S L M S M M M S
CO 4 L M M S S M S S M S
CO 5 M S S M S S L M S S
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Course Code TDLE101 L T P C
STYLISTICS
Core/Elective/Supportive Elective 3 0 0 3
Students are expected to know the essential
Syllabus
Pre-requisite details of the distinctive writing styles of Tamil R2021
Version
authors.
Course Objectives:
 To make the students familiar with the conceptualization of Stylistics, a branch of
applied linguistics. (K3)
 To make the students aware of different styles in spoken language and written
literature.(K3)
 To recognize some illustrious literary and political speakers through their distinct style
of speech and writing.(K4)
 To analyse various styles of speech and writing of political leaders and literary
personalities.(K5)

1. Understand the intricacies of Stylistics and grasp its theory/principles.
2. Aware of various styles (plain and rhetoric) in spoken language and written literature.
3. Analyze how and why certain kinds of styles are employed by different individuals in
different situations and different platforms.
4. Realize how certain kinds of styles are used by different individuals while writing
general essays, literary pieces and research articles.
5. Comprehend the choices made by individuals and social groups in their use of
language in literary production and religious discourses.
Unit:1 அ 9 hours
- - - .
Unit:2 9 hours
- , - - - - -
- - .
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Unit:3 9 hours
- - -
- - - .
Unit:4 9 hours
– –அ – –
– – .
Unit:5 9 hours
– – அ - –
- . . . – . . - . . – அ – . . – –
. . .– .
Text Book(s)
 , . , ,
, : 1994.
 , . ,
, , : 1994, :
2013.
 , . , : ,
, : 1987.
 , . , , , :
1985.
 , . , , , : 1989.
 , . , , , :அ
1983.
Examination
20 20 60 100
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CO 1 S L S M M S S M S M
CO 3 S L S S M S M M L S
CO 4 L S S M S M S M M S
CO 5 M S M M S S M L S S
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JOURNALISM
Students are expected to know the essential Syllabus
Pre-requisite R2021
details of Journalism and its categories. Version
Course Objectives:
 To make the students familiar with journalism - a pillar of democracy, the production and
distribution of reports on current events based on facts and supported with proof of
evidence.(K3)
 To make the students aware of the concepts of the appropriate role for journalism in
safeguarding the interest of the public.(K2)
 To familiarize the students about the kinds of journalistic media include print, television, radio,
the internet and in the past, newsreels.(K2)
 To make students grasp the role of journalists and risks faced by them in gathering news and
reporting them in print and visual media.(K3)

1. Understand every detail of journalism and its several forms with diverse audiences.
2. Realize the role of journalism, a watchdog on the workings of the government which serves
as the “fourth estate” to the cause and benefit of the public.
3. Comprehend the role of newspapers, magazines, radio, television, internet, pamphlets in
making the public aware of the news of numerous subjects.
4. Understand some forms of journalism such as Access Journalism, Advocacy Journalism,
Broadcast Journalism, Business Journalism, Citizen Journalism, Date Journalism, Investi-
gative Journalism, Photo Journalism, Political Journalism, Tabloid Journalism, Yellow
Journalism, Global Journalism, and so on.
5. Realize the importance of Social media in spearheading genuine and fake news through
WhatsApp, Twitter, etc.
Unit:1 அ அ 9 hours
மக்கள் தகவலியல் அறிமுகம் – தன்மமயும் எல்மையும் – தகவல் ததொடர்பு விளக்கம் – தெயல்முமற –

துமறயின் அடிப்பமடக் தகொள்மககள் – துமறயினருக்குத் ததமவயொன
தகுதிகள் – துமற மக்களொட்ெியில் ஓர் அங்கம்.
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Unit:2 9 hours
பழங்கொைத்தில் தெய்திகமள அறிவிக்கும் முமற – பத்திொிமக ஓர் ஆற்றல் மிக்க ெமூகச்ெக்தி
– பத்திொிமகயின் கடமமகளும் ெலுமககளும் – மக்கள் ததொடர்புச் ெொதனம் – வொதனொலி
நிகழ்ச்ெிகள் – ததொமைக்கொட்ெி நிகழ்ச்ெிகள் – திமைப்படங்கள் – இமையம் – ததொமைதபெி.
Unit:3 , , 9 hours
இதழியல் வைைொறு – ததொடக்க கொைம் – தமிழ் இதழியல் வைைொறு – இதழ்களின் வமககள்
– இதழியல் ெட்டங்கள் – தெய்திச் தெகொிப்பும் தெம்மமயொக்கமும் – தெய்தி ஆெிொியர்கள் – துமை
ஆெிொியர்கள் – தபொதுவொன பைிகள் – தவளிநொட்டு, உள்நொட்டுச் தெய்திகமளப் தபறும் முமற –
முயன்று திைட்டும் தெய்திகள் – தெய்தி நிறுவனங்கள் – தெய்திகமள தநர்ப்படுத்துதல்.
Unit:4 , , 9 hours
பத்தி அமமத்தலும் நிறுத்தற்குறியிடலும் – பத்திொிமக தமொழி நமட – தெய்தி எழுதப்படும் முமற
– தமைப்பு வமககள் – முகவுமை வமககள் – உடல் பகுதி – அச்சுப்படி திருத்தம் – இதழியல்
கமைச்தெொற்கள் – கட்டுமைகள் – மதிப்புமை – கருத்துப் படங்களும் தகலிச் ெித்திைங்களும் –
வொதனொலி, ததொமைக்கொட்ெிக்கு எழுதும் முமறகள்.
Unit:5 அ 9 hours
விளம்பைமும் மக்கள் ததொடர்பும் – அைெொங்கமும் மக்கள் ததொடர்பு முமறகளும் – திட்டமிடுதல் –
மெமக தமொழி – ஒலி எழுப்புதல் – தகவல் ததொடர்புச் ெொதனங்கள்: அன்றும் இன்றும்.

Text Book(s)
 , . . , - , , :
1988, : 2014.
 , : . , . . அ ,
, , : 2011.
 , அ. , , , :
அ 1989, : 2000.
 அ , . . , ,
, : 2013.
Reference Book(s)
 , . . , , , :
2013.
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Examination
20 20 60 100
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Course Code UOMS071 ELOCUTION SKILL (SOFT SKILL 1) L T P C
Core/Elective/Supportive Supportive 2 0 0 2
Students are expected to know the basic Syllabus
Pre-requisite R2021
intricacies of the art of elocution. Version
Course Objectives:
 To make the students familiar with the art of elocution and its significance.(K2&K3)
 To make the students aware of the power of elocution in literary-socio-political platforms.(K2)
 To train the students to learn and acquire the skills of good spoken communication with the
appropriate choice of pronunciation, good diction and communicating coherently with a well-
spoken style.(K4)
 To make the students speak lucidly among people on various socio-cultural-political issues.
 To make students good communicators in classrooms and seminar halls with clear thinking
and perfect presentation in the given situation.
1. Understand the significance of the art of elocution and its intricacies.
2. Comprehend how some literary characters, dramatic personae and political leaders in the
past as well as in the present have attracted and changed the thinking of numerous
readers/people by their distinct elocution skills.
3. Understand the relationship between different kinds (sermon, discourse, lecture, talk,
speech, address, dialogue, etc.) of spoken style, diction and body language.
4. Comprehend the significance and role of fascinating phrases, evocative proverbs and rhetoric
poems in the art of elocution.
5. Become a good communicator in classrooms, seminar halls and other academic platforms.
Unit:1 6 hours
– – – – ,
, , .
Unit:2 , , 6 hours
– – – அ – அ – –
– – – .
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Unit:3 6 hours
அ –
அ – , , , ,
, , , , , , ,
, , , , , , . . .,
அ , . . .
Unit:4 6 hours
– – – – – –
– , – –
.
Unit:5 - 6 hours
– –

Text Book(s)
 , அ. . , அ , , : 1955,
: 2016.
 , . . , அ , , 1949.
 , : , ,
, : 2004.
 – 1, 2, 3, அ , , 2015.
 , . , , , : 2009.
Reference Books
 , , :
, Manjul Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, : 2013.
 – , , , ,
2010.
 !, . , , , 2015.
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Examination
20 20 60 100
CO 1 M M L M M S S M S M
CO 2 S M M M S S S M M S
CO 3 M S S M L M M S M S
CO 4 S M M M S L S M M S
CO 5 S M L M S S M M S S
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SANGAM LITERATURE
Students are expected to have the requisite
Syllabus
Pre-requisite knowledge of Sangam literature, its forms and R2021
Version
themes.
Course Objectives:
 To introduce the ancient Tamil literary corpus called ‘Sangam literature’ and its forms and
themes.
 To explain the ancient Tamil literary texts in the framework of Tiṇai concept i.e. Akam (Interior
feelings i.e. love) and Puṟam (Exterior actions i.e. heroic poems on war, ferocity, death, glory
of kings, personal virtue, social values, etc.).
 To elucidate the seven kinds of Akam themes such as Kuṟiñci, Mullai, Marudam, Neydal,
Pālai, Kaikkiḷai and Peruntiṇai and seven kinds of Puṟam themes such as Veṭci, Vañci, Uḻiñai,
Tumbai, Vāgai, Kāñci, and Pāḍāṇ.
 To discuss and deliberate on the unique characteristics of Tiṇai poetry, its two unique literary
techniques such as Uḷḷuṟai (Hidden metaphor) and Iṟaicci (Implied meaning), ethical and
social values.
 To illustrate the relationship between poets and kings and values upheld by people in the
past.
1. Understand the historical contexts behind the formation of three Sangams, the literary texts
and their authors.
2. Comprehend every detail (themes, forms, literary qualities, historical facts, etc.) of the third
Sangam corpus viz. Eṭṭuttogai (Eight Anthologies) and Pattuppāṭṭu (Ten Idylls).
3. Understand the Tiṇai concept of Sangam poems and Akam and Puṟam themes in the
backdrop of Akam and Puṟam theories of Tolkāppiyam.
4. Acquire every detail about seven Akam themes, their forms and contents, the significance of
Mudal-Karu-Uripporuḷgaḷ and Uḷḷuṟai and Iṟaicci in the Akam poems, and gain the ample
knowledge of seven Puṟam themes, the heroic deeds, munificence, values upheld by
chieftains, kings of the bygone era.
5. Comprehend the ability to realize the ecological knowledge of Tamil minds of ancient times
and the metaphorical references of flora and fauna described in the Sangam classics.
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Unit:1 12 hours
ஐங்குறுநூறு - தநய்தல் (தொய்க்கு உமைத்த பத்து - 101 – 110)
கலித்ததொமக - முல்மைக்கலி (முதல் ஐந்து பொடல்கள் மட்டும்)
Unit:2 அ 12 hours
அகநொனூறு - பொமைப் பொடல்கள் - (பொடல் எண்கள்: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
நற்றிமை - மருதப் பொடல்கள் (முதல் பத்து மருதத்திமைப் பொடல்கள் மட்டும்)
(பொடல்எண்கள் : 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120)
Unit:3 12 hours
குறுந்ததொமக - குறிஞ்ெிப் பொடல்கள் (முதல் பத்துக் குறிஞ்ெித்திமைப் பொடல்கள்)
(பொடல் எண்கள் : 1, 2, 3, 13, 14, 17, 18, 23, 25, 26)
புறநொனூறு - முதல் பத்துப் பொடல்கள்
Unit:4 12 hours
பதிற்றுப்பத்து - இைண்டொம் பத்தில் முதல் ஐந்து பொடல்கள் மட்டும்
பொிபொடல் - திருமொல் (மூன்றொம் பொடல் – கடுவன் இளதவயினனொர் பொடியது)
தெவ்தவள் (ஐந்தொம் பொடல்- கடுவன் இளதவயினனொர் பொடியது)
Unit:5 12 hours
பத்துப்பொட்டு - ெிறுபொைொற்றுப்பமட முழுமமயும், பட்டினப்பொமை முழுமமயும்

Text Book(s)
 ( ) , : .
, , , : 2005, :
2010.
 ( ) , :
. , , , : 2005,
: 2010.
 அ. அ
, அ , –
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 ( ), : . ,
, , : 1999.
 , . . . அ , ,
. . . , . . . , , , 2009.
 , . .
, . . .
, , : 1903, : 2012.
 . ,
, ,1938.
 , . .
,
அ , , :1961
 , . .
, அ , , 1918.
 , அ
, ,1925.
 அ , . . ,
. அ , ,
, , , ,
: 1944, : 2009.
 , : . . ,
, , : 2000.
 , . . , . .
, , : 1894, : 2014.
 ,
. . ,
. . , , : 2017.
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 ( - 1, 2), :
. . , ,
, , 2007.
Reference Books
 , . , , ,
1970.
 , . , : . .
, , - , :
2006.
 , ( . ), : . . ,
: , , :அ 2009.
 – , .
, : , , :
அ 1975, : 1979.
 அ , . , ,
, : 1973.
 , ,
, , : 2009.
 , . . ,
, , : 1998.
 , . ,அ , , :
1997.
 , ,
( ) ., , : 2018.
 – , . , :
. , , : 2003.
 – , . ,
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: . , , : 2003.
 . . . அ , . ,
, , : 2008.
Examination
20 20 60 100
CO 1 S L S M M S S M S M
CO 2 S M M L S S S M M S
CO 3 M S S M M S S S M M
CO 4 S M M L S S S M M S
CO 5 S L M M S S S M S M
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2
BHAKTI LITERATURE 2
Students are expected to know about the
Syllabus
Pre-requisite essential details of Bhakti literature of the post- R2021
Version
medieval period.
Course Objectives:

 To make known the fundamental thoughts of Religions.(K2&K3)
 To familiarize the mystic/spiritual thoughts of Tirumūlar, Aruṇagirināthar, Tāyumāṉavar,

Rāmalingaswāmy, Kuṇanguḍi Mastāṉ Sāhib and H.A. Krishṇappiḷḷai. (K4)
1. Understand the basic philosophies of the Religions.
2. Understand the man-centric mystical/spiritual thoughts of saints/seers (Tirumūlar,
Aruṇagirināthar, Tāyumāṉavar, Rāmalingaswāmy, Kuṇanguḍi Mastāṉ Sāhib and H.A.

Krishṇappiḷḷai) of the post-medieval period.
Unit:1 அ 12 hours
அ –அ – – அ –
, , , அ .
Unit:2 , , 12 hours
( 20 ) – ( 20
) – (1 25 ) – ( 25
).
Unit:3 அ 12 hours
அ – ( 25 ) – அ ( ) –
அ .
Unit:4 12 hours
( 25 ) – அ (
) - ( ) – . .
( ) –
.
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Unit:5 , 12 hours
அ – ,
– அ -
– – –
.
Text Book(s)
 அ ( ), : அ. . ,
, , : 2002.
 (அ , அ
), அ. அ , B.
, , : 1968.
 , . . . , , : 1998,
: 2012
 அ .
, : B. , , 1956.
 . அ
. அ , : B.
அ , .
 அ அ ( , , ,
, அ - , அ
), , , 1935.
 அ அ ( , , ,
, , , .), ,
, : 2011.
 , , , :
1980, : 1988.
 - , : அ ,
, , : 1972, :அ 1989.
 அ ,
. . B.
, .
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 , . . , , , :
1998.
 ( ), ,
. . , .
 ( , , , ) ,
( ), , ,
: 2002.
 , : . ,
, , : 1997.
 , . அ , .
, , 1936.
 , , , , :
2003.
Reference Books
 , . , , , : 2001.
 அ , . , , ,
: 2004.
 , . ,
அ , , : 1983.
 : , . , , , : 2004, 2011.
 ,அ . , , , : 2019.
 , . . , , , : 2002.
 ( ),
. . , அ , , 1936.
Examination
20 20 60 100
45
CO 2 M M M M S S S M M L
CO 3 M L S M M S M M M S
CO 4 M M M M S S L M M S
CO 5 M S S M S S M M S S
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GENERAL LINGUISTICS
Students are expected to know the basic details
Syllabus
Pre-requisite of Linguistics and its crucial role in understanding R2021
Version
the language and literature of modern time.
Course Objectives:
 To make the students familiar with the basics of linguistics and apply its theories to the dialects of
Tamil language and regional literature.(K2)
 To elucidate the idea of Phonology, Morphology and Syntax of Tamil language and its allophones and
morphemes as well.(K2)
 To make the students aware of the close relationship of linguistics with the traditional grammatical
elements.(K4)
 To illustrate the tasks of its categories viz. as Theoretical Linguistics, Historical Linguistics, Socio-
Linguistics, Neuro-Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Clinical Linguistics, Computational Linguistics,
Evolutionary Linguistics, Forensic Linguistics, etc.(K4)
 To make the students acquire a sound knowledge of the traditional grammar and philosophy of
language, Stylistics and Rhetoric, Semiotics, Lexicography and Translation studies.(K5)
1. Understand linguistics as the scientific study of language which analyzes meticulously every
aspect of spoken languages as well as literature.
2. Learn about how words are formed (phonetics) in a structure (syntax) conveying something
meaningfully (semantics) to others.
3. Improve communication skills, critical thinking and analytical skills by acquiring the basic
knowledge of traditional grammar and essential familiarity of linguistics.
4. Compare the words and structure of various languages and will realize no language is
superior or inferior as all languages are fundamentally a tool for communication.
5. Gain the knowledge to solve puzzles, decipher the grammar of a language, understand the
patterns of sounds by logical reasoning skills.
Unit:1 12 hours
- - - .
Unit:2 12 hours
- அ - - -
- .
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Unit:3 12 hours
- - - -
- .
Unit:4 12 hours
- - - - -
- - .
Unit:5 12 hours
- அ - - அ -
– .

Text Book(s)
 , . ,அ ,அ ,
: 1980.
 , . , . , , , : 1997.
 , , , , : 1998,
: 2011.
 (அ ), , , , :
1997, : 2007.
 , . , , , : 1947, :
2006.
 , . , , , 1995.
 , . அ , . , அ
, , 1977.
Reference Books
 அ , .அ , ,
, : 1985.
 , . ,
, , : 2010.
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Examination
20 20 60 100
CO 1 L M L M M S S M S M
CO 2 M S M M S M S S M S
CO 3 M S L S M S M M S S
CO 4 L M S M S M S S M M
CO 5 M M L M S S M M S S
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– II
TOLKĀPPIYAM – PORUḶATIKĀRAM II
Students are expected to have a fair knowledge
Syllabus
Pre-requisite of Tolkāppiyam in general and its “Poruḷatikāram” R2021
Version
in particular.
Course Objectives:
 To familiarize Tolkāppiyam with special reference to its third book Poruḷatikāram (Subject
Matter). (K2)
 To familiarize the theories of Meyppāḍu (Manifest feelings and emotions), and Uvamai
(Simile). (K3)
 To impart the knowledge about the key aspects of Ceyyuḷiyal (Prosody) such as metrical
verses, phonemes and phonic measure, metrical rhythm, metrical foot, metrical line, the
structure of a foot, a ramification of the foot, structure of Āciriyappā, Veṇpā, Kalippā and
Vañcippā, modes of composition, modes of rhyming, etc.(K4&K5)
 To illustrate the conventions in literature vis-à-vis the features of the physical world described
in Marabiyal (Chapter on traditional usage). (K5)
1. Understand how the eight phases/kinds of Meyppāḍu (Manifest feelings and emotions) are
essentially and finely inscribed in poems as a crucial element of poetics.
2. Understand the sources of similitude, nature of similitude, similitude and eightfold emotions
illustrated as an aesthetic feature in Uvamaviyal (Chapter on Simile).
3. Comprehend the crucial features of Prosody such as limbs of metrical verses, phonemes
and phonic measure, metrical rhythm, metrical foot, metrical line, the structure of foot, the
ramification of the foot, the structure of Āciriyappā, Veṇpā, Kalippā and Vañcippā, modes of
composition, modes of rhyming, verse rhythm, etc..
4. Comprehend the knowledge of Vaṉappu, Aḻagu, Toṉmai, Tōl, Virundu etc.
5. Know certain poetic norms and worldly conventions about offspring designations, nouns
denoting masculine and feminine genders, offsprings of animal species, human offsprings,
distinctions of sense organisms, male and female animals designations, linguistic
convention, nature of literary usage, compositions, commentaries, etc.
Unit:1 15 hours
Unit:2 15 hours
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Unit:3 15 hours
Unit:4 15 hours
Text Book(s)
 ( ), .
அ , . .
அ அ .
அ அ
, 1935.
 , -
, , , ,
: 2007.
 , . ( ),
, , , : 1989.
 ( -3, -2)
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, : . , , ,
: 2012.
 ( -3, -3)
– , : . , : . ,
, , : 2012.
 ( ), :
. , : . . , .அ ,
, , : 2003.
Reference Books
 , . . அ , அ ,
, , : 1975.
 3, . . ,
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, , : 2012
 ( ),
. . , , , : 2009.
 2 ( ), . .
, , , :அ 2011.
 ,அ ,அ , , : 2016.
Examination
20 20 60 100
CO 2 L M M S S S S S M S
CO 3 M L S M L M M S S S
CO 4 M M M L S S S M M M
CO 5 L M S M S M S S S S
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Course Code TDLE103 DIASPORA LITERATURE L T P C
Pre-requisite R2021
details of Diaspora literature and its contents. Version
Course Objectives:
 To make the students familiar with the diaspora literature and historical contexts wherein they
are produced. (K2&K3)
 To show different kinds of diaspora, based on its causes such as colonialism, trade or labour
migrations, or by the kind of social coherence within the diaspora community and its ties to
the ancestral lands.(K3)
 To make the students aware of different genres and themes of diaspora literature penned
male and female writers. (K3)
 To illustrate the issues of displacement and nostalgia and socio-religious problems
encountered by diaspora communities.(K4)
 To make students understand the various problems encountered by Tamil diaspora in Sri
Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and other foreign countries.(K5)

1. Understand the socio-economic-political causes behind the displacement of people to alien
countries.
2. Realize the contexts of displacement of Tamils to Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius,
South Africa, and other countries.
3. Comprehend the themes, aesthetic features and socio-cultural issues inscribed by the
diaspora in poems, fiction and plays.
4. Understand the chief characteristic features of the diaspora writings such as the quest for
identity, uprooting and re-rooting, insider and outsider syndrome, nostalgia, nagging sense of
guilt, etc.
5. Critically evaluate the literary qualities of Tamil diaspora literature, their reception and effect
in the migrated countries and Tamilnadu.
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Unit:1 9 hours
அ : - - 19 - 19 - 20
.
Unit:2 அ 9 hours
: - -
- அ அ - -
அ
அ அ - .
Unit:3 அ 9 hours
: 1983 அ
அ - –
Unit:4 : 9 hours
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Unit:5 : 9 hours
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Text Book(s)
 , ,
, 2018.
 அ , , . ,
, , 2009.
 , . , , , 2016.
 , , , , 2017.
 அ , . , , , 2018.
 அ , . , , , 2019.
 , , , , , 1972.
 ( ), , , ,
2008.
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 ( ), , , , : 2013.
 , & , , 2005.
 ( ), ,
, 1981.
 ( ), , , 2021.
 – , . , , ,
2019.
 ( ), , , , :
2000.
 அ. , , , : 2003.
 , . , , , 2013.
 (1887 – 1987), : .
, : . , அ ,
, : 1997.
 : (1500 - 1800), . ,
, , 2018.
 : , . ,
, , 2019.
Reference Books
 , : , ,
, 2003.
 , . , , , 2013.
 , . , , 1986.
 , . , , , 2009.
 அ , . அ , , ,
1999.
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 , . , , 2007.
 - , . , ,
, 2010.
 அ – , . ( . .),
, , 2003.
 அ , . , அ , 2004.
 , , , , 2018.
 , ,அ , , : 2001.
 , : . .அ , , ,
: 2009.
Examination
20 20 60 100
CO 2 L M S M L L S S M S
CO 3 M L S M S S M S S S
CO 4 M M S S M M S M S M
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HISTORY OF TAMIL LITERATURE
Students are expected to know requisite details
Syllabus
Pre-requisite of the history of Tamil literature since the R2021
Version
Sangam Age.
Course Objectives:
 To make the students know the uniqueness of Tolkāppiyam and the Sangam literary works
viz. Eṭṭuttogai (Eight Anthologies) and Pattuppāṭṭu (Ten Idylls)(K1&K2)
 To make the students aware of the details of Eighteen Didactic works and greatness of
Tirukkuṟaḷ, Nālaḍiyār and Paḻamoḻi Nāṉūṟu, etc.(K3)
 To enlighten the historical contexts wherein epics viz. Cilappatikāram, Maṇimēkalai, Cīvaka
Cintāmaṇi, Cūḷāmaṇi, Nāgakumāra Kāviyam, Kambarāmāyaṇam, Periyapurāṇam,
Cīṟāppurāṇam and Tēmpāvaṇi, etc., emerged. (K3&K4)
 To make the students aware of socio-religious-political situations that ensured the emergence
of Bhakti literature viz. Tēvāram, Tiruvāsagam, and Nālāyira Divya Prabandham. (K4&K5)
 To make clear the milieu wherein the numerous kinds of minor literature.(K4)
 To elucidate the origin and development of modern Tamil literature in several genres with the
advent of colonial rule in India.(K4)
1. Understand every detail of Tolkāppiyam and the Sangam literary works viz. Eṭṭuttogai (Eight
Anthologies) and Pattuppāṭṭu (Ten Idylls).
2. Comprehend the socio-political contexts wherein the Eighteen didactic works emerged and
their forms and contents.
3. Comprehend the philosophies of Jainism, Buddhism, Śaivism, Vaishṇavism, Islam and

Christianity by the deep reading of Cilappatikāram, Maṇimēkalai, Cīvaka Cintāmaṇi, Kamba-
rāmāyaṇam, Periyapurāṇam, Cīṟāppurāṇam and Tēmpāvaṇi respectively.
4. Understand the themes, forms, aesthetic features and socio-religious facts imparted in
various kinds of Ciṟṟilakkiyam (Minor literature) viz. Kalambagam, Ulā, Tūdu, Kōvai, Paraṇi,
Piḷḷaittamiḻ, Paḷḷu, Kuṟavañci, Andādi, etc.
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5. Understand and analyze the growth of prose literature, poems, short stories, novels and
plays of the modern period that highlight current socio-economic and political issues.
Unit:1 9 hours
- அ .
ெங்க இைக்கியம் – எட்டுத்ததொமக - பத்துப்பொட்டு – ெங்க இைக்கியத்தின் ெிறப்புகள் – ஐந்திமைப்

பொகுபொடு – ெங்ககொைம் தமிழிைக்கிய வைைொற்றின் தபொற்கொைம்.
Unit:2 9 hours
பதிதனண்கீழ்க்கைக்கு நூல்கள் - அற நூல்கள் – அகத்திமை நூல்கள் - புறத்திமை நூல்கள் -

அற நூல்களுள் திருக்குறள், நொைடியொர், பழதமொழி நொனூறு தபறும் இடம்.
Unit:3 9 hours
கொப்பியங்கள் – ஐம்தபருங்கொப்பியங்கள் (ெிைப்பதிகொைம், மைிதமகமை, ெீவகெிந்தொமைி,

வமளயொபதி, குண்டைதகெி), ஐஞ்ெிறு கொப்பியங்கள் (நீைதகெி,சூளொமைி, யதெொதை கொவியம்,
உதயைகுமொை கொவியம், நொககுமொை கொவியம்).
Unit:4 9 hours
பக்தி இைக்கியம் – பன்னிரு ஆழ்வொர்கள் வைைொறு – நொைொயிை திவ்வியப்பிைபந்தம் - மெவர்கள்

தமிழ்ப்பைி – பன்னிரு திருமுமறகள் - அறுபத்துமூன்று நொயன்மொர்கள் - தபொியபுைொைத்தின்
ெிறப்புகள் - கம்பைொ ைத்தின் ெிறப்புகள்.
Unit:5 9 hours
ெிற்றிைக்கியங்கள் – பிள்மளத்தமிழ், தூது, உைொ, கைம்பகம், மொமை, குறவஞ்ெி, மடல்,

முத்ததொள்ளொயிைம் முதலியமவ. தற்கொை இைக்கியம் – நொடகம், கவிமத (மைபுக்கவிமத-
புதுக்கவிமத), , ெிறுகமத, கவிஞர்கள் (பொைதியொர், பொைதிதொென், நொமக்கல் கவிஞர்,
கவிமைி ததெிக விநொயகம் பிள்மள, வொைிதொென், சுைதொ, தமத்தொ, அப்துல் ைகுமொன், மவைமுத்து
முதைொதனொர்).

Text Book(s)
 , . , அ , , : 1973.
 , . . , , , 2019.
 A History of Tamil Literature, C. Jesudasan and Hephzibah Jesudasan, Y.M.C.A. Pub.
House, 1961
 ( – 1,2,3), : .
, , : அ , ,
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 An Introduction to the History of Tamil Literature, M. Arunachalam, Gandhi Vidyalayam,
Tiruchitrambalam, 1974.
Examination
20 20 60 100
CO 1 S M S L M S S M S M
CO 2 S M L M S S S S M S
CO 3 M L S M M S M S M S
CO 4 M M S S S S S M M S
CO 5 S M M M L S M M S S
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Course Code UOMS072 L T P C
CREATIVE WRITING
Students are expected to have a fair knowledge Syllabus
Pre-requisite R2021
of creative literature in Tamil. Version
Course Objectives:
 To make the students know the origin and development of creative literature in Tamil.
(K1,K2,K3&K4)
 To make students familiar with various forms, themes, techniques and aesthetic features of
traditional and modern Tamil poems, short stories, novella, novels, plays meant for reading
as well as for enacting on stage.(K4)
 To make the students aware of the theories of creative literature. (K5)
 To identify the creative writing skills of students and encourage them properly to write essays,
poems/short stories, novels and plays in Tamil.(K4&K6)
 To ensure an employment opportunity for students in print and visual media. (K3)
1. Understand the significance of creative literature, especially poetry and dramas in the past
and fiction in the present time.
2. Comprehend the divergent forms, contents, aesthetic features/poetical/rhetoric elements of
Tamil essays, poems, fiction and dramas.
3. Analyse and understand the ancient culture, values, ethics, religious sentiment of Tamils
inscribed in Sangam poems, didactic literature and epics.
4. Can write fine essays, fascinating poems, intriguing short stories, interesting novels and
captivating plays with themes of current socio-economic and political issues.
Unit:1 6 hours
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Unit:2 6 hours
அ – – – அ – –
– – –
- – – .
Unit:3 : 6 hours
அ
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, , , , – அ –
அ – .
Unit:4 :அ 6 hours
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– – – – – –
.
Unit:5 6 hours
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– – .

Text Book(s)
 , , , , : 1995.
 , அ. . , : , ,
: 1986.
 , . ,அ , , 2008.
 ?, , , , 2009.
 , . . , : . .
, , : - .
Reference Books
 , . . , , , : 1966.
 , . , , ,
: 2004.
 , , ,
, :அ 2002.
Examination
20 20 60 100
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CO 1 M S L M S M S M M S
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Course Code TDLC109 EPICS L T P C
Students are expected to know the requisite Syllabus
Pre-requisite R2021
details of Tamil epics of different religious faiths. Version
Course Objectives:
 To make the students familiar with Tamil epics of all literary periods. (K1)
 To make the students aware of the forms and themes of Jaina, Buddhist, Śaiva, Vaishṇava,
Islamic and Christian epics in Tamil.(K2)
 To illustrate the features of epic and philosophy of Jainism expounded in Cilappatikāram,
Cīvaka Cintāmaṇi, and Cūḷāmaṇi.(K3)
 To explain the features of epic and philosophy of Buddhism expounded in Maṇimēkalai.(K2)
 To show the features of epic and philosophy of Śaivism and Vaishṇavism expounded
respectively in Periyapurāṇam and Kambarāmāyaṇam.(K1&K2)
 To elucidate the features of epic and philosophy of Islam and Christianity expounded
respectively in Cīṟāppurāṇam and Tēmpāvaṇi. (K1&K2)
1. Understand the details of forms and themes of the celebrated Tamil epics viz.
Cilappatikāram, Maṇimēkalai, Cīvaka Cintāmaṇi, Cūḷāmaṇi, Nāgakumāra Kāviyam,
Periyapurāṇam, Kamba-rāmāyaṇam, Cīṟāppurāṇam and Tēmpāvaṇi.
2. Comprehend the epic features and Jaina philosophy expounded in Cilappatikāram (Maduraik
Kāṇḍam), Cīvaka Cintāmaṇi (Nāmagaḷ Ilambagam), Cūḷāmaṇi (Naṭṭuc Carukkam) and
Nāgakumāra Kāviyam (Fourth Carukkam)
3. Comprehend the epic features and Jaina philosophy expounded in Maṇimēkalai

(Ciṟaikkōṭṭam Aṟakkōṭṭamākkiya Kādai and Udayakumāraṉaik Kāñcaṉaṉ Vāḷāleṟinda Kādai)
4. Comprehend the epic features and philosophy of Śaivism and Vaishṇavism expounded
respectively in Periyapurāṇam (Pūsalār Nāyaṉār Purāṇam and Kāraikkāl Ammaiyār
Purāṇam) and Kambarāmāyaṇam (Āṟu Cel Paḍalam, Gangai Kāṇ Paḍalam and Tiruvaḍi
Cūṭṭu Paḍalam).
5. Comprehend the epic features and philosophy of Islam and Christianity expounded
respectively in Cīṟāppurāṇam (Māṉukku Piṇai Niṉṟa Paḍalam) and Tēmpāvaṇi (Pirinda
Magavaik Kaṇḍa Paḍalam).
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Unit:1 - 12 hours
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– –
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–
Unit:2 12 hours
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–
Unit:3 12 hours
–
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Unit:4 12 hours
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– , அ
Unit:5 , 12 hours
–

Text Book(s)
 ( அ ) அ
, . . . , . . . , ,
: 2008
 அ
, . .
அ ,
. . , ,
: 1898, : 1998.
 ,
. .
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, , ,
: 1986.
 , . .
, : 1954, : 1962.
 , . ,
, : 1974.
 (அ ), ( )
, . . , : : 1972.
 அ
( ), , , : 2009.
 அ , . .
, ,
, : 1964.
Reference Books
 அ அ ( ), :
. , , , : 2016.
 , : . .
, , , : 2018,
: 2011.
 , . , ,
, : 1985.
 , அ. . , , , :
1996.
 , . , , , : 1994.
 , . . , , ,
: 2011
 , ,
, , : 1960, : 1975.
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Examination
20 20 60 100
CO 1 M M L M M S S M S M
CO 4 L M S M S M S M S M
CO 5 L M S M S S M M S S
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–
THOLKAPPIAM – COLLATHIKARAM
Students are expected to know the required
Syllabus
Pre-requisite details of Tolkāppiyam in general and R2021
Version
“Collatikāram” in particular.
Course Objectives:
 To familiarize Tolkāppiyam with special reference to its second book “Collatikāram” (Chapter
on Word). (K1,K2&K3)
 To familiarize the theory and practice of Kilaviyakkam (Morphology and Syntax). (K2)
 To familiarize the theory and practice of Vēṟṟumai Mayakkam (Overlapping of Cases).(K4)
 To familiarize the theory and practice of Peyar (Noun) and Viṉai (Verb).(K5)
 To familiarize the theory and practice of Iḍaiccol (Conjunctions), Uriccol (Prominent part of
nouns and verbs), Eccam (Left out matters).(K6)
1. Understand how morphology and syntax become parts of words and make difference in
connotations.
2. Comprehend the details of seven cases and the vocative case of nouns which ensure the
intended meanings of words.
3. Know how certain case markers do overlap in some words but ensure dimensions of some
nouns.
4. Understand the formation of nouns and verbs in Tamil which are vital parts of the construction
of a sentence.
5. Realize the place and function of conjunctions, certain prominent parts of nouns and verbs
and a certain left out subjects of words construction.
Unit:1 12 hours
Unit:2 , 12 hours
Unit:3 12 hours
Unit:4 , 12 hours
Unit:5 , , 12 hours
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Text Book(s)
 ,
, . , , 1931.
 , : அ ,
, , : 1988.
 , : . .
, , , 1941.
 , : . ,
அ , : 1981.
 ,
, , , 1984, அ :
2010.
Reference Books
 , : . .
,அ , , அ , 1971.
 ( -2) , :
. , : . , , ,
: 2012.
 , . , : .
, , :அ 2007.
 , . . ,
, , : 1984, : 2008.
Examination
20 20 60 100
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CO 1 L M S L S S S M S M
CO 2 L M S M M S S M M S
CO 3 L M S L S S M M M S
CO 4 L M S M M S S M M S
CO 5 L M S L S S M M S S
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FOLKLORISTICS
Pre-requisite R2021
details of Folklore, Folk literature and its genres. Version
Course Objectives:
 To make the students familiar with theories of folklore and also the Syntagmatic and
Paradigmatic Approaches and kinds of folk literature.(K2)
 To understand the idea of ‘Counter-Discourse’ and illustrate the connection between
folklore and some common discourses. (K3)
 To illustrate the origin and development of folklore in Tamil and the significance of folk
literature.(K3)
 To elucidate on the categories of folklore, forms, themes, language style, cultural life and
social values chronicled in folk songs, folk tales, riddles, proverbs, etc. (K4)
 To deliberate on the matters and methodologies related to collection, analysis, and
interpretation of folklore. (K5)
 To elaborate on the beliefs and customs of Tamils and rituals and ceremonies, folk theatre
and arts of Tamil Nadu. (K6)
1. Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the theories of folklore, folk arts, folk literature and their
categories. Understand that folk identities are dynamic in nature.
2. Comprehend the details of forms, themes, language, cultural life and social values chronicled
in verbal and non-verbal expressions such as folk songs, folk tales, riddles, proverbs, games
and sports, martial arts, etc.
3. Understand the differences between written and oral-literary traditions besides
comprehending the history, religion, culture and civilization of Tamils chronicled in Tamil folk
literature.
4. Acquire a clear idea about the way of the popular discourse of insurgency has made its way
into our folklore.
5. Develop the ability to understand and appreciate the role of verbal and non-verbal arts in
shaping the folk culture of Tamils.
Unit:1 12 hours
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– அ
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Unit:2 12 hours
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அ – –
– – –
Unit:3 12 hours
– 50 -
– – –
– அ .
Unit:4 12 hours
அ –
.
Unit:5 , , 12 hours
– – – –
– – – .

Text Book(s)
 அ ( ), ,
: . . , ,
, : 2001.
 , : . , ,
, , : 1971, : 2006.
 , : . , ,
, : 1974.
 , : . , ,
, :அ 1971.
 , : . ,
, , :அ 1971.
 அ , . , அ : 1976.
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 , . , , , :
1983, : 2019.
Reference Books
 : அ , . ,
, , 2000.
 அ , . ,
, , 2010.
 , . ,
, , 2003.
 அ , . , ,
, 2010.
 , . , , ,
2010.
 , . , , ,
2009.
 , . , , , 1994.
 , . , அ ,
, 1996.
 , அ. . ,
, , 1995.
 , . , . . . ., , 1964.
 , , , ,
1981.
 , . . , , , 1983.
 , அ. . , , , 2015.
 Ballad Poetry, M. Arunachalam, Gandhi Vidyalayam, Tiruchitrambalam, 1976.
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Examination
20 20 60 100
Map Course Outcomes for each course with Programme Outcomes (PO) in the 3-point scale
CO 1 S M S M M S S M S S
CO 2 L S L M S S S M M S
CO 4 S L M M S S S M M S
CO 5 L M S M S S M M S S
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அ
LEXICOGRAPHY
Students are expected to know about the
Syllabus
Pre-requisite required details of Lexicography and its R2021
Version
advantage.
Course Objectives:
 To make the students familiar with Lexicography, the art of compiling, writing and editing
dictionaries. (K1&K2)
 To explain the different kinds of dictionaries including Niganḍus and Agarādis in
Tamil.(K2&K3)
 To make the students aware of details of semantic, orthographic, syntagmatic and
paradigmatic features of lexemes of the lexicon (vocabulary) of a language. (K1,K2,K3&K4)
 To illustrate the developing theories of dictionary components and structures linking data in
dictionaries. (K5)
 To make the students familiar with the details of accessing the data incorporated in printed
and electronic dictionaries.(K5)

1. Understand the vital benefits of lexicons and the method of using the dictionaries.
2. Gain the grammatical and linguistic knowledge of rules of syntax and meanings of words,
both denotational and connotational, of phonology and orthography.
3. Acquire the knowledge of grammatical class and morphology, semantic, syntagmatic and
paradigmatic features of lexemes of the vocabulary of a language.
4. Get the requisite knowledge of understanding the Nigandus composed in verse form, in
divergent poetic metres.
5. Acquire complete knowledge of Lexicography and can take part in the projects of compiling
different types of dictionaries.
அகைொதி - அறிமுகம் - அகைொதியியல் விளக்கம், வமையமற - அகைொதியின் பயன்கள், அகைொதி
தபொருள் கூறும் முமற - தெொல்லுக்கும் தபொருளுக்கும் உள்ள உறவு
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Unit:2 12 hours
நிகண்டு - அறிமுகம் - விளக்கம் - நிகண்டுகளுக்கு முற்பட்ட கொைம் - நிகண்டுக் கொைம் -
நிகண்டுகள் - திவொகைம், பிங்கைம், சூடொமைி, அகைொதி நிகண்டு, உொிச்தெொல் நிகண்டு, கயொதை
நிகண்டு, பல்தபொருள் சூடொமைி நிகண்டு மற்றும் பிற நிகண்டுகள்.
Unit:3 அ 12 hours
நிகண்டுகள் தபொருள் விளக்கும் முமற - மூவமகப் தபொருள் வமககள் - நிகண்டுகளின் அமமப்பு
முமற - நிகண்டுகளின் ெிறப்புகள்.
Unit:4 அ : , 12 hours
அகைொதிக் கொைம் - அகைொதியின் ததொற்றம் வளர்ச்ெி வைைொறு - அகைொதியின் வமககள் -
கமைக்களஞ்ெியம்
அகைொதியியைொளொின் தகுதிகள் - அகைொதி ஆக்க தநறிமுமறகள் - திட்டமிடல் - தைவு திைட்டல் -
பதிவு ததொிவு தெய்தல் – பதிவு கட்டமமப்பு - அகைொதி வடிவமமப்பும் அச்ெீடும் - மின்னகைொதிகள்
- கைினியில் கொைப்படும் அகைொதிகள் - அகைொதியியல் குறித்த எதிர்கொைத் ததமவகள்.

Text Book(s)
 அ , . , :
, , : 1985.
 அ , . . , : , ,
:அ 1989.
 அ , . , , , :
1997.
 அ , ,
, , ( ): 1965,
( ): 1971.
 , ,
, , , 1985
1930.
 , Text of Chendhan Diwakaram Pingalam

Choodamani, : , , : 2004.
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Reference Books
 ( ), . ,
, , : 2005.
 அ - , . , , ,
: 1959.
 அ (1992 ), . ,
, , : 2008.
 – – , .அ ,
, , : 1975.
 , . , ,
, 1947.
 – – , .அ ,
, , :அ 1975.
 – – , . அ ,
, , : 1976.
 , . , , ,
2002.
Examination
20 20 60 100
76
CO 1 M M S M L S S M S M
CO 2 L M M S M S S M M S
CO 3 M S S M L M M S M M
CO 5 L M M M S S M M S M
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TRANSLATED LITERATURE
Pre-requisite R2021
of Tamil literature in Translation. Version
Course Objectives:
 To make the students familiar with the theories and practice of translation. (K2)
 To elucidate the students be aware of the significance of translation studies in the multi-
lingual and multi-cultural situation of India.(K2)

 To deliberate extensively on some of the scholarly translations of Sangam poems, Tirukkuṟaḷ,
Cilappatikāram and Maṇimēkalai, Hymns of Śaiva Nāyaṉmars and Vaishṇava Āḻvārs, poems
of Subramaṇiya Bhārati and Bhāratidāsaṉ, the fiction of modern Tamil writers.(K5)
 To encourage students to take up translation projects between Indian languages as well as
between English and Indian languages. (K6)
1. Understand theories and practices of translation in various languages and gain the art of
translation as well.
2. Understand the challenges and strategies to be followed in the projects of translation.
3. Critically analyze the select translation of Tamil works in Indian languages and English and
vice versa.
4. Comprehend the understand the themes, forms, aesthetic features and socio-political
messages imparted through the select Tamil proses and short stories and novels.
5. Take part in the projects of literary translation as well as non-literary writings from other
Indian languages into Tamil.
Unit:1 9 hours
- - -
.
Unit:2 9 hours
: , ,
, .
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Unit:3 :அ 9 hours
:அ - . . , ,
Unit:4 :அ 9 hours
- அ - . .
, . .
Unit:5 9 hours
: ,
, , ; -
, - , –

Text Book(s)
 அ Translation of Gatha sapta sati, . ,
, , : 1978.
 ( ), . . , ,
, : , 1981.
 ( அ
), : , , அ , ,
: 2018, : 2019.
 , : . . , ,
, : 1969.
 , , , , : 1998.
 – , , , :
1944.
 , .
, . . ,
அ , , 1928.
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 - , .
( . .), : . , , : 2009. (
 , . .
, ( ) ., , : 1952,
அ : 2013.
 Bharathidasan Selected Poems, Pondichery Institute of Linguistics and Culture,

Pondicherry, First Edition: 1996.
 The Purananuru, Translated and Edited by George L. Hart and Hank Heifetz, First
Published in the United States by Columbia University Press 1990, First Published in India
by Penguin Books, India 2002.
 Poems of Love and War, from the Eight Anthologies and the Ten Long Poems of Classical
Tamil, Selected and Translated by A.K. Ramanujan, Oxford India Paperbacks, Fourth
Impression 2010.
 The Absent Traveller – Prakrit Love Poetry from the Gathasaptasati of Satavahana Hala,
Translated from the Prakrit by Arvind Krishna Mehrotra, First published by Ravi Dayal
Publisher (1991), Published by Penguin Books india and Ravi Dayal Publisher 2008.
 The Tiruvacagam or ‘Sacred Utterances’ of the tamil poet, saint, and Sage Manikka-
vacagar, the tamil text of the fifty-one poems with english translation, Introductions, and
Notes by Rev. G.U. Pope, Oxford at the clarendon press, 1900.
Reference Books
 , . , , ,
: 2004.
 , . . . , , ,
: 1954.
 , . , , ,
: 1983.
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 (1980 2005 ) -2, . ,
, , : 2014.
 , . , ,
, : 2010.
 , . , , , :
2004.
 , . . , , ,
: 1992.
 , . , , ,
: 2021.
 On Translation, M. Valarmathi (Editor), International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai,

First Edition: November 1999.
 The Rubaiyat of Umar Khayyam. Rendered into English Verse by Edward Fitzgerald, The
Peter Pauper Press, Mount Vernom, New York.(Year Not Mentioned)
 Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, Rendered into English Verse by Edward Fitzgerald With an
Introduction by Dr.S.K. Mukherji, Oriental Agency: Calcutta, Reprinted from The First
Edition 1859, The Fourth Edition 1879.
Examination
20 20 60 100
81
CO 1 L S S M M S M M S M
CO 2 L S M M S S S M M S
CO 3 L S S M M S M M S M
CO 4 L S M M S S S M M S
CO 5 L S M M M S M M S M
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TOURISM
Students are expected to have a fair knowledge
Syllabus
Pre-requisite of Tourism and its socio-cultural services and R2021
Version
economic benefits to individuals and state.
Course Objectives:
 To make the students familiar with the state subject of tourism and its dimensions.(K1&K3)
 To explain the necessity of traveling to serene places, majestic mountains, tranquilizing
riversides and wild forests. (K2)
 To enlighten the students on the three forms of tourism viz. Domestic Tourism, Inbound
Tourism, and Outbound Tourism, otherwise known as National Tourism, Regional Tourism
and International Tourism. (K3)
 To impart the requisite information of the services involved with tourism such as
Accommodation services, Hospitality services, Healthcare services, Transport services,
Cultural services.(K4)
 To explain the details of shopping business and its fiscal contribution to individuals and state
economy. (K4)

1. Understand how though not regularly traveling to unacquainted serene and beautiful valleys,
mountains, riversides, forests is required for individuals to keep their life meaningful.
2. Realize the importance of tourism as ‘an activity essential to the life of nations because of its
direct effects on the social, cultural, educational and economic sectors of national societies,
and on their international relations.
3. Comprehend the types of tourism such as Mass Tourism, Summer Tourism, Winter Tourism,
Cultural Tourism, Eco-Tourism, Wildlife Tourism, Medical Tourism, Educational Tourism,
Sports Tourism, Event Tourism, Creative Tourism, Dark Tourism, Social Tourism, Doom
Tourism, etc.
4. Understand how the tourism industry serves as a service sector, an important source of
income for regions and individuals including the unlettered people like guides, drivers,
roadside businessmen, petty shop owners, flower makers, handicrafters, et al.
5. Understand the divergent food culture, dress culture, customs of regions of domestic and
foreign countries.
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Unit:1 9 hours
சுற்றுைொ (அ) இன்பச் தெைவு விளக்கம் – சுற்றுைொ தெல்வதின் தநொக்கம் – சுற்றுைொவின் பயன்கள் –
சுற்றுைொ அன்றும் இன்றும்.
Unit:2 9 hours
சுற்றுைொத் தைங்கள் – சுற்றுைொவின் வமகப்பொடு – உள்நொட்டுச் சுற்றுைொ – தவளிநொட்டுச் சுற்றுைொ
– சுற்றுைொத் தைங்கள் – ஆன்மீகச் சுற்றுைொத் தைங்கள் – வைைொற்றுச் சுற்றுைொத் தைங்கள் –
இயற்மகச் சுற்றுைொத் தைங்கள்.
Unit:3 9 hours
சுற்றுைொ நிறுவனங்கள் – மமய அைசு சுற்றுைொ வளர்ச்ெிக்கு ஆற்றிய பைிகள் – மொநிை அைசு
சுற்றுைொ வளர்ச்ெிக்கு ஆற்றிய பைிகள்.
Unit:4 9 hours
சுற்றுைொவி ஏற்படும் பண்பொடு மொற்றங்கள் – சுற்றுைொவினொல் ஏற்படும் இைக்கிய வளர்ச்ெி –
சுற்றுைொவிற்கு உந்து ெக்தியொக இருக்கும் இதழ்கள் – சுற்றுைொ வைைொற்றின் உமறவிடம்.
Unit:5 9 hours
சுற்றுைொ வழிகொட்டி – வழிகொட்டிக்குொிய தகுதிகள் – வழிகொட்டியொல் ஏற்படும் பயன் – கடவுப்
பத்திைம் – சுற்றுைொ விடுதிகள் – சுற்றுைொ வளர்ச்ெிக்கொன ஆதைொெமனகள் - எதிர்கொைத்தில்
சுற்றுைொவின் நிமை.

Text Book(s)
 அ , . . , , , :
1992, : 2014
 , . , , , 2019.
 – அ , . , , , :
2010.
Examination
20 20 60 100
84
CO 1 M L S M M S S M S M
CO 3 M S S S M M M S M M
CO 5 M S S M S S M M S M
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BOOK PUBLICATION
Pre-requisite R2021
details of the art of Book Publication. Version
Course Objectives:
 To make the students know the history and evolution of book and print technologies, and
graphic design and fine typography through letterpress printing from metal and wood type on
historic presses from the 19th and 20th centuries along with the newest design tools in the
studio and the department’s fabrication labs.(K1&K2)
 To make the students familiar with the art of Book Publication such as writing
forewords/introductions, formatting, designing the cover page, language copy-editing,
technical editing, proofreading, printing, finding avenues of marketing, etc. (K3)
 To encourage the students to write critical essays, compose poems, pen short stories/novels
and script plays for publishing them in book forms. (K4)
 To encourage the students to publish their writings online, print and delivery the book to
potential booksellers.(K4)
1. Comprehend the history and evolution of the printing and publication of books with the advent
of the printing press in the 19th century.
2. Understand the history of Tamil Book publication, with the very first Tamil book titled
Tambirāṉ Vaṇakkam, the ever first dictionary titled Tamil – Portuguese Dictionary and so on.
3. Know the details of how and what are the private limited companies and universities engaged
in the business of book publishing.
4. Understand the nitty-gritty of the art of book publishing such as formatting, designing the
cover page, language copy-editing, technical editing, proofreading, printing, finding avenues
of marketing books, etc.
5. Acquire competence of publishing ebooks/digital books online and would get due recognition
and monetary gains.
Unit:1 6 hours
– அ – –
– – அ அ - –
.
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Unit:2 6 hours
– – –
– – .
Unit:3 6 hours
/ அ – – அ – – –
– – – அ - –
– அ .
Unit:4 6 hours
– – –அ .
Unit:5 6 hours
– – .

Text Book(s)
 அ , . . , , , : 1980.
 அ , . , , , :
1966.
 , . &அ , , ,
2012.
 - ?, . ,
, , 2019.
Reference Book(s)
 ?, . ,
, , : 1989, : 1998.
Examination
20 20 60 100
87
CO 3 M S S M M M M M M S
CO 5 M S S M M S M M S M
88
MINOR LITERATURE
Pre-requisite R2021
details of Ciṟṟilakkiyam (Prabandha Literature) Version
Course Objectives:
 To make the students familiar with the historical context of the emergence of Ciṟṟilakkiyangaḷ
and their numerous types.(K1&K2)
 To elucidate the numerous verse forms and themes of Ciṟṟilakkiyangaḷ in general and
Kalambagam, Ulā, Tūdu, Kōvai, Paraṇi, Piḷḷaittamiḻ, Paḷḷu, Kuṟavañci and Andādi in
particular.(K2)
 To illustrate the poetic excellence of Nandik Kalambagam, Tirukkailāya Jñāna Ulā, Tamiḻ
Viḍu Tūdu, Tirukkōvaiyār and Muttoḷḷāyiram. (K2)
 To show the fascinating literary qualities of Kalingattup Paraṇi, Mīṉākṣhiyammaip Piḷḷaittamiḻ,
Mukkūḍaṟ Paḷḷu, Tirukkuṟṟālak Kuṟavañci, Abirāmi Andādi and Muttoḷḷāyiram.(K3)
 To explicate the religious affiliation of poets and their compositions. (K4)

1. Understand the historical context of the bygone era that necessitated the emergence of
numerous types of Ciṟṟilakkiyangaḷ.
2. Comprehend the details of verse forms and themes of Kalambagam, Ulā, Tūdu, Kōvai,
Paraṇi, Piḷḷaittamiḻ, Paḷḷu, Kuṟavañci and Andādi.
3. Critically evaluate the literary features as well as poetic qualities of the select
Ciṟṟilakkiyangaḷ in the theoretical framework of Prabandha literature.
4. Understand the socio-cultural-political milieu of the medieval period and the reasons and
factors behind the composition of the select Ciṟṟilakkiyangaḷ.
5. Realize the relationship between the composition of the select Ciṟṟilakkiyangaḷ and the
religious faith of the poets.
Unit:1 12 hours
– – - – –
.
.
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Unit:2 , , , 12 hours
– – – - ( )–
( )- ( )– ( 10 ).
Unit:3 , 12 hours
- – ( )-
(அ ).
Unit:4 , ,அ 12 hours
- – அ –– ( ) –
( , ) –அ அ ( 25 ).
Unit:5 12 hours

Text Book(s)
 , . , , ,
: 1955.
 , . . , . .
, , ,
: 1955, : 1976.
 ,
. . ,
. . , , : 1930, : 1994.
 , , , : 1960.
 , : . , ,
, , , 1946.
 , . ,
, , : 1992.
 ( ) அ ,
, , ,
: 1964, : 1970.
 அ அ அ , . .
, . அ
அ , :
1959.
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
. . , . .
,
, , , : 1955, :
1962.
Reference Books
 , . , அ , ,
: 2002.
 , . . , , ,
: 1977.
 , . ,அ , ,
: 2002.
 , . , , ,
: 1988.
 . . .அ , , ,
: 1976.
 அ அ ( 1), . . , அ ,
, : 1964 ( ), : 1993.
 ( , , ), ,
, , ; 1990.
 , . , ,
, : 2000.
 , . . , , , :
அ 1966.
 , . , , ,
: 1989.
 , . , , ,
: 2000.
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 , . , ,
, , 2001.
Examination
20 20 60 100
CO 1 L M S L M S S M S S
CO 2 L M S M S M S M M S
CO 3 L M S L M S M S M S
CO 5 L M S L S S M M S S
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–
THOLKAPPIAM – ELUTTHATHIKARAM
Students are expected to know the required
Syllabus
Pre-requisite details of Tolkāppiyam in general and R2021
Version
“Eḻuttatikāram” in particular.
Course Objectives:
 To familiarize Tolkāppiyam with special reference to its first book “Eḻuttatikāram”. (K1&K2)
 To make the students aware of the details of the phonology subjects such as Nūṉmarabu
(Ancient Terminology), Moḻi Marabu (Wordology) and Piṟappiyal (Production of Sounds).
(K3)
 To illustrate the theory of Puṇarcci (Sandhi), Togai Marabu (Traditional Sūtras on Sandhi)
and Urubu (Sandhi between the base and the case suffixes).(K3)
 To illustrate the theory of Uyir Mayakkam (Sandhi when the standing word ends in a vowel)
and Puḷḷi Mayakkam (Sandhi when the standing word ends in a consonant).(K4)
 To demonstrate the theory of Kuṟṟiyalugarap Puṇarcci (Sandhi when the standing word ends
in vowel ‘u’).(K3)
1. Understand every detail of phonology - the system of contrastive relationships among the
speech sounds that constitute the fundamental components of a language.
2. Comprehend the sound system of Tamil language and phonemes, allophones, allomorphs as
well as syllable structure, stress, feature geometry and intonation of Tamil language.
3. Understand the details of ancient terminology, wordology and production of sounds.
4. Comprehend the indispensable details of Puṇarcci, Togai Marabu and Urubu.
5. Understand the requisite details of Uyir Mayakkam, Puḷḷi Mayakkam, Kuṟṟiyalugarap
Puṇarcci.
Unit:1 , , 12 hours
Unit:2 , , 12 hours
Unit:3 12 hours
Unit:4 12 hours
Unit:5 12 hours
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Text Book(s)
 ( ), :
. ,அ , : 1979.
 , ,
, , : 2007.
 ( -1) , :
. , : . , , ,
: 2012.
 - , : ,
, , : 1999, :
2003.
 , : . ,
, , : 2021.
 . . . , : .அ ,
, , : 2011.
Reference Books
 , . . ,
, , : 2009.
 – , . ,
, , : 2001.
 , . . , ,
, : 1980, : 2001.
 , . , அ , ,
: 2017.
 , . , : . , .
, ( ) , , : 2010.
 , . , , ,
: 2009.
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 , . , , , :
2008.
 , . , , , :
2007.
 , . , , , :
2008.
 ,
. , , , : 2013.
Examination
20 20 60 100
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LITERARY STUDIES
Students are expected to know the basic details
Syllabus
Pre-requisite of the literary theories, principles of criticism and R2021
Version
Comparative Literature.
Course Objectives:
 To make the students familiar with the nature and function of literature and detailed account
of Tamil literary theories and principles of literary criticism in Tamil. (K1&K2)
 To familiarize the students with various literary criticisms such as Romanticism, Formalism,
Realism, Marxism, Feminism, Eco-feminism, New-Historicism, Structuralism, Post-
modernism and Post-colonialism, etc. at modern times.(K2)
 To illustrate different Tamil literary theories such as Akam and Puṟam, Uḷḷuṟai and Iṟaicci that
operated in the Sangam classics.(K3)
 To make the students understand, appreciate and critically evaluate literary texts in objective
terms and the framework of divergent literary theories and principles of criticism.(K4)
 To make students familiar with the theory of Comparative literature as an interdisciplinary
study between literature and cultures of two different languages and linguistic groups.(K5)
1. Understand the theory of world literature in general and Tamil literature in particular, and
comprehend principles of literary criticism of Tamil.
2. Comprehend and analyze Tamil literary texts since the Sangam age in theoretical
frameworks of Realism, Structuralism, Feminism, Romanticism, Naturalism, Marxism, Post-
Colonialism, Postmodernism, etc.
3. Understand the notions of Comparative literature put forwarded by different schools
worldwide, and their relevance and contribution to Tamil research studies.
4. Develop a skill to apply the theoretical premises and techniques to the select literary texts to
understand and appreciate their literary qualities.
5. Know the contribution of little literary magazines viz. Maṇikkoḍi, Eḻuttu, etc., to the world of
creative literature and literary criticism in Tamil; Realize the significant contribution of brilliant
scholars namely Vaiyāpurippiḷḷai, T.P. Mīṉākshisundaram, M. Varadarājaṉ, V.Sp. Māṇickam,
C.S. Cellappā, K.N. Subramaṇyam, N. Vāṉamāmalai, K. Kailāsapati, K. Śivathambi,
Tamiḻaṇṇal, et al., to the world of literary criticism in Tamil.
96
Unit:1 12 hours
: - - - -
-அ - - - அ -
- - -
- .
Unit:2 12 hours
: - - -
- , , , , , , , ,
, - அ .
Unit:3 12 hours
: - - -
- - -அ -
- -
- .
Unit:4 , : 12 hours
: -
, - .
Unit:5 12 hours
: , . . ., . ., . .
- . . , . . . - . , . , .
அ .

Text Book(s)
 , அ. . ,
, , : 1989.
 , . . , , , 2012.
 , அ.அ. ,
, , : 1995.
 , . . , , , :
1980, : 2011.
 , . , ,
, : 2007.
97
 அ அ ( ), ,
அ , , 2019.
 , . ,அ , , 2014.
 ?, . . ,அ , .
 – – , , ,
, 2012.
 அ , . ,அ , , 2017.
 , . . , , , 2014.
 , , , , :
1997.
 – 1 , . , ,
, 2010.
 , . , ,
, : 2006.
 , , ( ) , ,
: 2011.
 , . . , , , :
1974.
 அ , . , : . . ,
, , : 1978, அ : 1999.
 ( அ ), . , ,
, 1985.
 , . , , , :
1969, : 1978.
98
Reference Books
 , . , ,
, : 2001.
 , : . , ,
, : 2001.
 . , . , , ,
: 1999.
Examination
20 20 60 100
CO 1 M S M M M S M M S M
CO 2 L M M S S S S M M S
CO 3 M S M M M S M M M S
CO 5 M S M M S S M M S S
99
DIMENSIONS OF TAMIL GRAMMAR
Students are expected to know fair details about Syllabus
Pre-requisite R2021
the unacquainted grammatical works in Tamil. Version
Course Objectives:
 To make the students study and know the significant contributions of the unacquainted Tamil
grammatical works viz. Akattiyam, Avinayam, Mayēccuram, Kākkaipāḍiṉiyam, etc. (K2)
 To familiarize the traditional grammatical elements of phonology, morphology and syntax
expounded in the unacquainted Tamil grammatical works viz. Nēminātham (Eḻuttatikāram),
Prayōga Vivēgam, Ilakkaṇak Kottu, etc.(K3)
 To train the students to develop proficiency of the Poruḷ Ilakkaṇa Marabu expounded in the
unacquainted Tamil grammatical works viz. Iṟaiyaṉār Akapporuḷ and Māṟaṉ Akapporuḷ. (K6)
 To make the students acquire competence of understanding Aindilakkaṇa Marabu
expounded in Vīracōḻiyam, Toṉṉūl Vilakkam and Aṟuvagai Ilakkaṇam.(K5)
 To make the students proficient in the disciplines of the traditional grammar such as Yāppu,
Pāṭṭiyal and Aṇiyiyal expounded in Paṉṉiru Pāṭṭiyal, Cidambara Pāṭṭiyal and Māṟaṉ
Alaṅkāram.(K4)
1. Understand the significant contributions of the unacquainted Tamil grammatical works viz.
Akattiyam, Avinayam, Mayēccuram, Kākkaipāḍiṉiyam, etc.
2. Analyze and interpret the traditional grammatical elements of phonology, morphology and
syntax expounded in the unacquainted Tamil grammatical works viz. Nēminātham
(Eḻuttatikāram), Prayōga Vivēgam, Ilakkaṇak Kottu, etc.
3. Develop proficiency of the Poruḷ Ilakkaṇa Marabu expounded in the unacquainted Tamil
grammatical works viz. Iṟaiyaṉār Akapporuḷ and Māṟaṉ Akapporuḷ.
4. Acquire competence of understanding Aindilakkaṇa Marabu expounded in Vīracōḻiyam,
Toṉṉūl Vilakkam and Aṟuvagai Ilakkaṇam.
5. Have proficiency in the disciplines of the traditional grammar such as Yāppu, Pāṭṭiyal and
Aṇiyiyal expounded in Paṉṉiru Pāṭṭiyal, Cidambara Pāṭṭiyal and Māṟaṉ Alaṅkāram.
Unit:1 12 hours
: அ - அ
அ , அ , ,
.
100
Unit:2 , 12 hours
, : - - ( )-
, அ .
Unit:3 12 hours
- அ , ; -
அ ( ), ( ).
Unit:4 12 hours
:அ , ; - ( -
), ( ), அ (
).
Unit:5 , ,அ 12 hours
, , அ : அ - - :
( ), ( ), . . .
( ), : அ ,
( , ), ( , )-
அ ( - ).

Text Book(s)
 , . , , , :
2009, : 2015.
 , . , , ,
: 1959, : 1967.
 . அ
, , ,
, : 1974.
 அ , , : . .அ ,
, , : 1975.
 , : . . ( . .),
, , 1973.
 , , : . . ( . .),
, , : 1990.
101
 , . .
அ
, 1895.
 , , :
. . , , , : 1942.
 - : . . , ,
, : 1977, :அ 1979.
 , ,
. . அ
அ , , அ .
அ அ , 1891.
 – : . . ,
, , : 1978.
 அ ( ), ,
. . , , , : 2016.
 - - , , . .
( . .), ,
, : 1974.
 . . ( ), . .
, . , , ,
: , 2014.
 , . ( . .),
, , : 1987.
 ( ), . ( . .), ,
, : 2002.
 , -
, அ
102
, 1908. ( , ,
, ,
 அ ( ), : .
, , 1916.
 , . . . ,
, : . . , :
, : 1939, : 1961. [
– .]
 , : . . , அ ,
அ , : 1975.
 , : . . ,
அ ,அ , : 1976.
 , . , -56,
, , 1932.
 அ , : . . ,
Edited with elaborate noets in Tamil by T.V. Gopal Iyer, Institut Francais de Pondicherry
Ecole Francaise D’Extreme-Orient, 2005.
 அ , : . .
, : – , 2005.
 , . , , , :
2003, : 2011.
 -1, : . அ , அ
,அ , : 1985.
 -2, : . அ , அ
,அ , : 1987.
 -3, : . அ , அ
, 1992.
103
 Viruttappaviyal or The Prosody of Tamil Viruttams, T. Virabadra Mudaliar, E.N.
Tanikachala Mudaliar (Edit.), Chennai, 1938.
Reference Books
 , . . , , , :
2007.
 , . . , : . , , ,
: 1981, : 1995.
 , . , , -
, : 2007.
Examination
20 20 60 100
CO 1 L M S L M S S M S M
CO 3 L M S L M S M S M M
CO 5 L M S L M S M M S M
S – Strong; M – Medium; L – Low;
104
Course code TDLE107 L T P C
MANUSCRIPTOLOGY
Pre-requisite R2021
of Manuscriptology. Version
Course Objectives:
 To make the students thoroughly acquire the details of history and literature of
Manuscriptology through the use of hand-written documents.(K2)
 To make the students aware of materials (Palm leaves), tools (Iron needle), mechanisms and
kinds of scripts used for inscribing the manuscripts.(K3)
 To make students familiar with strategies and purposes behind scripting manuscripts.(K4)
 To impart the knowledge of preservation, maintenance and editing and publication of
manuscripts. (K5)
1. Understand the history and literature of Manuscriptology since Sangam period.
2. Comprehend the literature such as Sangam works, Hymns of Nāyaṉmārs and Āḻvārs, etc., in
Tamil inscribed in manuscripts.
3. Acquire the knowledge of the materials, tools, mechanisms, strategies and scripts used for
inscribing manuscripts.
4. Get the knowledge of preservation, maintenance and publication of manuscripts.
5. Acquire the details of efforts and contribution of notable Tamil scholars (C.V. Dāmotharam
Piḷḷai, U.V. Sāminātha Iyer et al. who published manuscripts.
Unit:1 :அ 9 hours
:அ - - - -
- - .
Unit:2 9 hours
- - ,
.
Unit:3 9 hours
- , , - -அ .
Unit:4 9 hours
-
105
Unit:5 9 hours
,

Text Book(s)
 , . ,அ , , : 1991.
 , . . , , ,
: 2000.
 ( ), : .
. , , , : 1989
 - , . . , , ,
: 1982. ( , . . , ,
, :அ 2006)
 , அ. , , , :
1978.
 , . , , ,
: 1991.
 , . , , ,
, : 2012.
 அ , . . , , , : 1980.
 ,அ ,அ , , : 1997.
 , அ. , , , :
1999.
 , , , : 1940, 20 :
1996.
 , , , . : 1995,
: 2009.
 , அ. . , : , ,
: 1986.
 , . , , , : 1997.
 , , , : 2004.
 , . . , , . : 2007,
: 2009.
 ( . . ),
, , : 1971.
 ( . . . ), : . ,
( ) ., , : 2017.
106
 , : . , ,
.
Reference Books
 , . , , , : 2018.
 , : . , , 1960.
 ,அ . . , , ,
: 1990.
 அ , . . , , , : 1959.
 அ , . . , , , :
1981.
 , : . , . ,
. . , , , : 2001.
 , : . , .
, . , . ,
, , : 2001.
 ( - 1), : . ,
. , . , . . ,
, , : 2002.
 அ , . . அ
( ), , , : 2006.
 , . . , , ,
: 2007.
 INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN TEXTUAL CRITICISM, S.M. Katre, Deccan College Post-
graduate and Research Insittute, Poona, Second Edition: 1954.
 , . . , - ,
, , : 1989.
 , . . , -
, , , : 1989.
 . . , . . . , ,
: 2013.
 , . , , ,
: 2012.
107
Examination
20 20 60 100
CO 1 M L S M M S M S S M
CO 2 L M M M S S S S M S
CO 3 M S L M M S M S S M
CO 4 L M S M S S S S M S
CO 5 M S M M S S M S S M
108
Course Code TDLE108 HISTORY OF TAMILNADU AND CULTURE L T P C
Students are expected to know the essential
Syllabus
Pre-requisite details of the history of Tamilnadu and Tamils’ R2021
Version
culture.
Course Objectives:
 To make the students familiar with the history of Tamilnadu and the culture of Tamils since
the Sangam Age.(K2)
 To make the students aware of the details about origin and development of Tamil
language, Tamil ethnicity, Tamil country and its three kingdoms and boundaries.(K3)
 To illustrate the topographical details, Tiṇai concept, flora and fauna, birds and beasts,
farming and irrigation, occupation and food & dress culture of ancient Tamils. (K4)
 To make students familiar with Sangam literature, customs and beliefs of ancient Tamils,
wedding and mourning ceremonies, worship, etc.(K4)
 To illustrate the details of the family system, administration, rules and regulation, values,
sports and games, clothes and ornaments of ancient Tamils.(K4)

1. Understand every detail of the history of the Tamil language, Tamils and Tamilnadu from
the inputs of rock edicts, copper plates, manuscripts, etc.
2. Understand the details of Cēra, Cōḻa, Pāṇḍiya kingdoms and their boundaries, battles,
warfare, valour, munificence, administration, values, etc.
3. Gain the knowledge of topographical details, Tiṇai concept, flora and fauna, birds and
beasts, farming and irrigation, occupation and food & dress culture of ancient Tamils.
4. Comprehend the customs and beliefs of ancient Tamils, wedding and mourning
ceremonies, worship, etc.
5. Understand the family system, administration, rules and regulations, values, sports and
games, clothes and ornaments of ancient Tamils.
Unit:1 9 hours
தமிழ் – தமிழர் – தமிழ்நொடு – தமிழ் இனம் – வைைொற்றுக்கு முற்பட்ட கொைம் – தமிழக எல்மைகள்
– ெங்கம் வளர்த்த தமிழ்.
109
Unit:2 , 9 hours
மூதவந்தர்கள் – தெைர் – தெொழர் – பொண்டியர் வைைொறு – கல்தவட்டுகள் – தெப்தபடுகள் –
ெிந்துதவளி நொகொிகம் – அயல்நொட்டு வொைிபத் ததொடர்பு .
Unit:3 9 hours
தமிழர் நிைவியல் – நிை இயல்பு விளக்கம் – நீர்ப்பொென முமற – தட்பதவட்பம் – ஐந்திமைப்
பொகுபொடு – மக்கள் ததொமக.
Unit:4 , 9 hours
ெங்க கொைம் – ெங்க இைக்கியம் – பழந்தமிழொின் நொகொிகம் – பண்பொடு – நம்பிக்மக – திருமை
முமற.
Unit:5 , 9 hours
தமிழர் குடும்பம் – தமிழ்ச் ெமூகம் – கமை, விமளயொட்டுகள் – இயற்மக அமமப்புகள் –
அைிகைன்கள் – தமிழின் ததொன்மம.

Text Book(s)
 , அ. , ,
1994, 1999
 , . . , ,
, : 2020 ( )
 , . . , , ,
: 2002.
Reference Book(s)
 , . , , , : 1998.
 Studies in Ancient Tamil Society: Economy, Society, and State Formation, Karthigesu
Sivathamby, New Century Book House, Chennai, First Edition: April 1998.
Examination
20 20 60 100
110
CO 1 L M S M S S S M S M
CO 2 L M M M S M S M M S
CO 3 L M S M S S S M M S
CO 4 L M M M S M S M M M
CO 5 L M S M S S S M S S
111
அ
THE STRUCTURE OF TAMIL LANGUAGE
Students are expected to know the essential Syllabus R20
Pre-requisite
details of the structure of the Tamil language. Version 21
Course Objectives:
 To make the students familiar with details of phonological, morphological and semantic
elements of the Tamil language. (K2)
 To illustrate the classification of alphabets (Vowels & Consonants), soft, medial and hard
letters, and Brahmi, Vaṭṭeḻuttu and Grantha letters.(K3)
 To make students familiar with theories of genders, tenses, nouns, verbs, adjectives,
adverbs, cases, case markers, overlapping of case markers, infinitives, and so on.(K4)
 To elucidate the theories of Sandhi, Puṇarcci, Uyir Mayakkam, Puḷḷi Mayakkam,
Kuṟṟiyalugarap Puṇarcci, etc.(K5)
 To illustrate the structure of phrases, construction of the lone sentence, compound
sentence, conjoined sentence, active voice, passive voice, direct statement, indirect
statement, the sentence of ambiguity, etc. (K4)

1. Understand the structure the Tamil language and its phonological, morphological and
semantic elements of a sentence.
2. Know the operation of divergent systems of inscribing scripts (Brahmi, Vaṭṭeḻuttu, Grantha
script) in the Tamil language.
3. Get clear theoretical knowledge of Tiṇai, Pāl, Iḍam, Eṇ, Peyar, Viṉai, Iḍai, Uri, etc.
4. Comprehend the details of pronouns, cases, case markers, infinitives, Sandhi, Puṇarcci,
Uyir Mayakkam, Puḷḷi Mayakkam, Kuṟṟiyalugarap Puṇarcci, etc.
5. Understand the structure of phrases, construction of lone sentences, compound
sentences, conjoined sentences, active voice, passive voice, direct statement, indirect
statement, the sentence of ambiguity, etc.
Unit:1 6 hours
– – – , –
– – – –
112
Unit:2 1 6 hours
– – – – – – –
– – – –
– – – – – –
–
Unit:3 2 6 hours
– – – – –
– – – – – .
Unit:4 3 6 hours
– – – – –
.
Unit:5 6 hours
– – – – –
– ,அ – .

Text Book(s)
 அ , .அ , , ,
2016.
 அ , . . , , ,
: 1999.
Reference Book(s)
 ( ), , ,
, : 1997.
 , . . , ,
, 1996.
 அ , ,
, , : 2002, : 2016.
 , அ , , ,
: 2004, : 2010.
113
Examination
20 20 60 100
CO 1 L M S M M S M M S S
CO 2 M L M M S S S M M S
CO 3 S S S M M S M M S S
CO 4 M L M M S S S M M S
CO 5 L M S M M S M M S S
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DEPARTMENT OF TAMIL LANGUAGE

M.A. TAMIL STUDIES

(With effect from 2021 – 2022)

Programme Code: TDL

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS: CHENNAI 600 005

DEPARTMENT OF TAMIL LANGUAGE

Programme: M.A. Tamil Studies

Programme Code: TDL (Tamil and other Dravidian Languages)

The Department of Tamil Language strives to achieve the following:

i. To contribute to the advancement of knowledge in all the realms

ii. To provide leadership in higher education by imparting quality

iv. To promote educational programmes in various disciplines of

v. To develop aptitude and skills of students to equip them to face

vi. To give greater opportunity to women and other weaker and

vii. To make students conscious of their duty to the country and

viii. To inculcate values of equality, unity and justice

ix. To foster partnerships and relationships in various communities

x. To engage our diverse student population to ensure that all

xii. To empower students to acquire attitudes, values, and skills

In accordance with the motto and mission of the University, the

i. To impart value-added quality higher education in all the realms

Specific theoretical and language teaching.

Outcomes: iii. To encourage innovative research including applied and

iv. To train the students and researchers in the developmental

M.A. in TAMIL STUDIES Programme Details:

1. Programme Objectives (POs):

2. Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs):

Course Code Title of the Course C/E/S/I Credits

TDLC101 Modern Literature C 4

TDLC102 Didactic Literature C 4

TDLC103 Bhakti Literature – I C 4

TDLC104 Tholkappiam – Porulathikaram - I C 4

UOMS071 Elocution Skill (Soft Skill 1) S 2

Course Code Title of the Course C/E/S/I Credits

TDLC105 Sangam Literature C 4

TDLC106 Bhakti Literature – II C 4

TDLC107 General Linguistics C 4

TDLC108 Tholkappiam – Porulathikaram - II C 4

TDLE103 Diaspora Literature E 3

TDLE104 History of Tamil Literature* E 3

UOMS072 Creative Writing Skill (Soft Skill 2) S 2

Course Code Title of the Course C/E/S/I Credits

TDLC110 Tholkappiam – Collathikaram C 4

TDLE105 Translated Literature E 3

UOMS073 Book Publishing (Soft Skill 3) S 2

UOM I001 Internship I 2

Course Code Title of the Course C/E/S/I Credits

TDLC113 Minor Literature C 4

TDLC114 Tholkappiam – Elutthathikaram C 4

TDLC115 Literary Studies C 4

TDLC116 Dimensions of Tamil Grammar C 4

TDLE108 History of Tamilnadu and Culture* E 3

UOMS074 The Structure of Tamil Language (Soft Skill 4) S 2

* Course for students from other departments too.

Course Code Title of the Course C/E/S/I Credits

UOMS071 (Soft Skill 1) S 2

Course Code Title of the Course C/E/S/I Credits

UOMS072 (Soft Skill 2) S 2

Course Code Title of the Course C/E/S/I Credits

UOMS073 (Soft Skill 3) S 2

UOM I001 (Internship) I 2

Course Code Title of the Course C/E/S/I Credits

UOMS074 அ (Soft Skill 4) S 2