Cotton College State University: Department of Assamese
Cotton College State University: Department of Assamese
Cotton College State University: Department of Assamese
DEPARTMENT OF ASSAMESE,
UNDERGRADUATE SYLLABUS
Semester I
Paper L +T + P Credit
ASM101C 3.5+.5+0 4
ASM102C 3.5+.5+0 4
ASM103C 3.5 + .5+0 4
Paper: ASM101C
History of Assamese Literature
Lectures =56
Note
• Teachers have to discuss the literary trends, tendencies, characteristics and elements from
other sources in Assamese Literature from the beginning to the present time thoroughly. Detail
discussion on every writer is not necessary. Writers who have set new trends should be
highlighted.
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
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Unit II : Early Assamese Language (13 – 16 Century)
(Purani Asamiya Bhasha) [14]
Note
• Teachers have to discuss the origin and the different stages of the development of the
Assamese Language and Script. The elements of the Aryan and non Aryan Languages in
Assamese should also be discussed.
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
Unit III : Culture of Assam : Tribal -- Bodo, Mising & Karbi [14]
Note
• Teachers are expected to discuss the trends, characteristics and tribal components in
the Culture of Assam in detail.
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
ASM201C 3.5+.5+0 4
ASM202C 3.5+.5+0 4
ASM203C 3.5 + .5+0 4
ASM204 MIL 2 + 0+0 2
Paper: ASM201C
Assamese Old Poetry
Lectures = 56
Unit I : Caryapada: Carya No. 28 (Unsa Unsa Pawata Tahi Sabari Bali)
Madhava Kandali: Ramayanar Para ( Shankhini Citrini Nari)
Haribara Bipra: Lava-Kusar Yuddhar Para(Punarapi Duihante ) [14])
Note
• Teachers have to discuss the poetic trends and Characteristics of Assamese Old Poetry
thoroughly.
Text Book:
Sanchayana : ------------------------------------- Maheswar Neog(edited)
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
Paper: ASM202C
Early Assamese Prose
Lectures =56
Unit III : Ratnakar Kandali & Arjun Das Bairagi : Tripurat Madan Pujar
Arambar Aru Mot Khelar Kautuk [14]
Shrinath Duwara Barbarua: Sargadeva Rudrasingha
Note
• Teachers have to discuss the trend, Characteristics and influences in early Assamese
Prose thoroughly.
Text Book:
Katha-Bandha ------------------------ --------------- Maheswar Neog (edited), (Gauhati University)
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
Paper: ASM203C
Literary Criticism: Eastern & Western
Lectures =56
Unit II: Vakrokti & Guna- Riti: Definition & Characteristics [14]
Unit IV: Novel & Short Story: Definition & Characteristics [14]
Note
• Teachers are expected to discuss the fundamental characteristics of the Eastern &
Western criticism thoroughly.
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
Note
• Teachers are expected to discuss the trends and Characteristics in Assamese Poetry,
Prose, Short Story and Drama briefly.
Text Book:
1. Kabita Manjari: ---------------------------------- Gauhati University
2. Asamiya Cutigalpar Prabah : ----------------- Gauhati University
3. Snatakar Kathabandha: ----------------------- Gauhati University
4. Ejak Jonakir Jilmil : ------------------------------- Bhabendranath Saikia
Reference Book: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
Semester III
Paper L +T + P Credit
ASM301C 3.5+.5+0 4
ASM302C 3.5+.5+0 4
ASM303C 3.5 + .5+0 4
Paper: ASM301C
Assamese Classical Drama
Lectures =56
Unit III: Madhavadeva : Cor Dhara Aru Pimpara Gucuwa, the text [14]
Note
• Teachers are expected to discuss the elements of Sanskrit drama and local elements in
Assamese Classical Drama, i.e. Ankiya Nat thoroughly.
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
1. Asamiya Natya Sahitya: ------------------------------- Satyendranath Sarma
2. Ankiya Nat : ----------------------------------------------- Birinchi Kr. Barua
3. Sankaradevar Sahitya Pratibha : -------------------- Harinath Sarma Doloi
4. Natak Aru Asamiya Natak: --------------------------- Pona Mahanta
5. Bisay : Sankaradeva : ----------------------------------- Nagen Saikia
Paper: ASM302C
Assamese Metre & Figures of speech
Lectures =56
Unit II: Assamese Metre: Formation and evolution with reference to Pada, Dulari, Chabi,
Lechari, Jumura, Kusum mala and Muktak Chanda (Blank Verse) [14]
Unit III: General introduction to Figures of speech & its necessity in poetry [14]
Note
• Teachers are expected to discuss Assamese Metre & Figures of speech thoroughly.
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
Note
• Teachers have to discuss the origin and development of the Brajabuli Literature
thoroughly.
Text Book:
Brajabuli – Giti- Guccha : ---------------------------- Maheswar Neog (edited), Gauhati University
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
ASM401C 3.5+.5+0 4
ASM402C 3.5+.5+0 4
ASM403C 3.5 + .5+0 4
Paper: ASM401C
Assamese Language
Lectures =56
Unit II: Relation between Assamese and Pali- Prakrit Languages [14]
Note
• Teachers have to discuss the origin and the different stages of development of
Assamese Language. The relation of Assamese language with the Indo-Aryan branches
and other Languages should also be discussed.
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
Note
• Teachers have to discuss the different literary trends and their characteristics & brief history
thoroughly.
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
1. Sahityar Bad-Baichitrya : --------------------------- Nagen Saikia
2. Ramanyasbad : --------------------------------------- Mahendra Bora
3. Adhunikatabad Aru Uttar Adhunikatabad : ---- Ananda Bormudoi
Paper: ASM403C
General Linguistic
Lectures =56
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
Semester V
Paper L +T + P Credit
ASM501C 3.5+.5+0 4
ASM502C 3.5+.5+0 4
ASM503C 3.5 + .5+0 4
ASM504 MIL 2.5 + .5+0 3
(In elective slot)
Paper: ASM501C
Assamese Romantic Poetry and Modern Poetry
Lectures =56
Note
• Teachers have to discuss the poetic trends, Characteristics and influences in Assamese
Romantic & Modern Poetry thoroughly.
Text Book:
1. Sanchayana : ---------------------------------- Maheswar Neog(edited)
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
Paper: ASM502C
Assamese Modern Drama
Lectures =56
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
Paper: ASM503C
Assamese Grammar
Lectures =56
Note
• Teachers have to discuss the different aspects & stages of development of Assamese
Grammar. The influences of Aryan and other Languages in Assamese should also be
discussed.
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
Note
• Teachers are expected to discuss the trends and Characteristics in Assamese Poetry,
Prose & Drama briefly.
Text Book:
1. Kabita Manjari: -------------------------------------------- Gauhati University
2.Snatakar Kathabandha: ---------------------------------- Gauhati University
3. Mahari: ------------------------------------------------------ Durgaprasad Majindar Barua
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
1. Purani Asamiya Sahitya : ----------------------- Banikanta Kakati
2. Asamiya Kabita: --------------------------------- Karabi Deka Hazarika
3. Adhunik Asamiya Kabitar Tinita Stor: ----- Malini Goswami and Kamaluddin Ahmed (edited)
4. Asamiya Natya Sahitya: ------------------------ Satyendranath Sarma
Semester VI
Paper L +T + P Credit
ASM601C 3.5+.5+0 4
ASM602C 3.5+.5+0 4
ASM603C 3.5 + .5+0 4
ASM604 MIL 2.5 + .5+0 3
(in elective slot)
Paper: ASM601C
Pali- Prakrit : Language & Literature
Lectures =56
Unit III: Pali – Prakrit Text: Appamada of Dhammapada (08 Slokas from the beginning) [14]
Unit IV: Pali—Prakrit Text: from Abhijnanam Sakuntalam of Kalidasa , Act No. 6, Dialogue
between Dhibara and Fisherman; First Prakarana of Sandeshrasaka (1—8) [14]
Note
• Teachers have to discuss the different elements & characteristics of Pali-Prakrit
Language & Literature thoroughly.
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
Unit III: Rabindra Nath Tagore: Poetry: Sonar Tari, Bharat Tirtha, Sabujer Abhijan [14]
Unit IV: Fakir Mohan Senapati : Auto Biography: Atmajiwani, (chapter No.1 to 10) [14]
Note:
• Teachers have to discuss the contributions of Premchand, Rabindranath Tagore and
Fakir Mohan Senapati to Hindi, Bengali and Oriya Literature respectively and their
acceptance in Indian Literature in brief.
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
Note
• Teachers have to discuss the literary trends, Characters and influences in Assamese
fiction (Novel & Short Story) thoroughly.
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.
1. Asamiya Galpa Sankalan (Vol. I & II) : ---------------- Homen Borgohain (edited), Publication
Board of Assam
2. Asamiya Galpa Sahitya : ------------------------------- Trailokya Nath Goswami
3. Asamiya Cuti Galpar Prabah: --------------------------- Gauhati University
4. Esa Bacharar Asamiya Upanash : --------------------- Nagen Thakur (edited)
5. Asamiya Upanyasar Bhumika: -------------------------- Satyendranath Sarma
6. Asamiya Upanyasar Gatidhara: -------------------------Satyendranath Sarma
Note:
• Teachers are expected to discuss the trends and Characteristics in Assamese Short Story
& Novel briefly.
Text Book:
Reference Books: Presently, latest Edition of the following Books are recommended.