Department of Modern Indian Languages and Literary Studies

University of Delhi
Delhi-110 007

B.A. Programme

(Semester System)

Syllabus for Compulsory Language Course in Tamil

(For Course-B & C)
 B.A. Programme
(Semester System)

Compulsory Language: Tamil –‘B’ Course

(For the Students who have studied Tamil upto X th Std)

1sYear/1stSemester/Paper–I MM-75+25

Functional Grammar & Language Skills

A) Functional Grammar: (45 Marks)

(i) Eluthiyal: Phonemes and Allophones-Distribution of

Phonemes - Sandhi rules. (15Marks)

(ii) Colliyal: Definition of Noun and Verb-Structure of

Tamil Verbs - Cases. (10 Marks)

(iii) Todariyal: Types of Sentences-Word order-idioms and

Different types of phrases. (10 marks)

(iv) Dialogues and Conversations. (10 Marks)

B) Language Skills: (30 Marks)

(i) Comprehension (10 Marks)

(ii)Letter writing: official/Business (10 Marks)
(iii) Synonyms &Antonyms (10 Marks)

Reading List:

1. Nuhman, M.A; 2010, Adippadai-t-Tamil Ilakkanam, Puthanatham. Adaiyalam.

2. Subramanian, P, R; & Gnanasundaram.V, (Eds.), 2009 Tamil Nadai-k-Kaiyedu,

Puthanatham: Adaiyalam Publications.

3. Natraja Pillai.N; 1986, A Guide for Advanced Learners of Tamil, Mysore:

1stYear/Second Semester/Paper-II MM- 75 + 25

Study of Modern Literary Text

Text-1: Novel: (25 Marks)

(Kalmaram, by Thilagavathi,
(2008, Thanjavur, Rudhra Pathippagam)

Text-2: Poetry: (25 Marks)

Puratchi-k-Kavi, by Bharati Dasan,
(1989, Chennai, Paari Nilayam.)

Text-3: Drama: (25 Marks)

Bali Aadugal by K.A.Gunasekaran,

(1999, Chennai: Kaavya Publications)

Reading List:

1. Kailasapathy.K, 1987, Tamil Novel Ilakkiam, Chennai, New Century Book House.

2. Rangarajan, 1998, Tarkaala-t- Tamil Naadagangal, Chennai: Kaavya Publications.

3. Karikalan, 2005, Navina Tamil-k-Kavithaiyin Pokkukal, Chennai: Marutha

Publications.

2nd Year/ 3rd Semester/Paper-III MM-75+25

Journalistic Writing & Translation

I. Journalistic Writing :( Theory & Application) (50 Marks)

(1) News Story (10 Marks)

(2) Reporting (10 Marks)
(3) Editorial Writing (10 Marks)
(4) Interview (10 Marks)
(5) Book Review (10 Marks)
II. Translation: (25 Marks)

(Literary Text, Documents, Technical and Scientific Materials)

(1) Translation of a passage from English to Tamil (15 Marks)

(2) Translation of Technical Terms from English to Tamil (10 Marks)

Reading List:

1. Raja. Ki; 1988, Idaliyal, Madurai, Paarthiban Pathippagam

2. Sambandan, Ma.Su; 1987, Tamil Idaliyal Varalaaru, Chennai: Tamilar Pathippagam.

3. Aranamuruval & Amaranda, 2005, Mozhipeyarppu-k-Kalai Intru, Chennai: Paavai

Publications.

2nd year / 4th Semester/ Paper-IV MM-75+25

Study of Literary Texts :( Non-Fictional)

Text-1: (25 Marks)

Kaan Yenrratu Iyarkai by S.Ramakrishnan
(2010, Chennai: Uyirmmai Pathippagam).

Text-2: (25 Marks)

Vadu by K.A.Gunasekaran,
(2005, Nagercoil, Kaala-c-Chuvadu Pathippagam.)

Text-3: (25 Marks)

KI. RA.Vin. Katturaikal, by Ki.Rajanarayanan, (First 10 Essays)
(1998, Sivagangai: Annam Publications.)

Reading List:

1. Tamilannal, 1985, Urai Vilakku, Madurai: Meenakshi Puthaka Nilayam.

2. Paramasivanandam, A.M; 1959, Tamil Urai Nadai, Chennai: Paari Nilayam.

3. Vanamamalai, 1978, Urai Nadai Valarchi, Chennai: Makkal Veliyidu.

 B.A. Programme (Semester System)

Compulsory Language: Tamil –‘C’ Course

(For the Students who have studied Tamil upto VIII th Std)

1st Year/1st Semester/ Paper –I MM-75+25

Functional Grammar & Skills in Language use

I. Functional Grammar: (40 Marks)

(1) Ezhuthiyal: Phonemes and Allophones-Distribution of Phonemes. (10 Marks)

(2) Colliyal: Definition Noun and Verb-Structure of Tamil Verb. (10 Marks)
(3) Todariyal: Types of Sentences (10 Marks)
(4) Idioms and Phrases (10 Marks)

II. Skills in Language Use: (35 Marks)

(1) Letter Writing (Personal) (15 Marks)

(2) A Short essay on a Current Topic (15 Marks)
(3) Correction of incorrect Sentences (05Marks)

Reading List:

1. Nuhman, M.A., 2010, Adippadait Tamil Ilakkanam, Buddhanattam: Adaiyalam.

2. Tamilannal, 2008, Ungal Tamilait Terindukollungal, Madurai: Meenakshi Puttaga

Nilaiyam.

3. Parandamanar, A.K., 1972, Nalla Tamil Eluda Venduma? Chennai: Pari Nilaiyam.
1st Year/Second Semester/Paper-II MM- 75 + 25

Study of Literary Text

Text-1: Short Story: (25 Marks)

Kuradu by,Azhagiya Periyavan(1- 10 Short Stories)
(2011, Chennai:Kalappai Publications )

Text-2: Drama: (25 Marks)

Nalliravil Petrrom by Komal Swaminathan
(1985, Chennai:Sundara Nilayam.)

Text-3: A Collection of Folktales: (25 Marks)

(Naattuppura Neethi-k-Kathaikal by Kalaniyooran,
(2005, Chennai: Kaavya Publications)

Readings:

1. Sundara Rajan, P.K., & Sivapadasundaram, 1989, Tamilil Cirukadai Varalarum

Valarcciyum, Chennai: Cre:A

2. Saktivel.S; 2007, Naattuppura Iyal Aaivu, Chennai: Mnivasagar Pathippagam.

3. Rangarajan, 1998, Tarkala-t- Tamil Nadagangal, Chennai: Kavya Publications

2nd Year/3rd Semester/Paper-III MM-75+25

Journalistic Writing & Translation

I. Journalistic Writing :( Theory & Application) (50 Marks)

(1) Reporting (10 Marks)

(2) News Story (10 Marks)
(3) Editorial writing (10 Marks)
 (4) Review of Cinema (Movie) (10 Marks)
(5) Interview (10 Marks)

II. Translation :( 25 Marks)

(1) Translation of a passage from News paper/

Literary Text (English> Tamil) (15 Marks)
(2) Translation of Technical Terms from English to Tamil (10 Marks)

Reading List:

1. Raja. Ki; 1988, Idaliyal, Madurai, Paarthiban Pathippagam

2. Sambsndan, Ma.Su; 1987, Tamil Idaliyal Varalaaru, Chennai: Tamilar Pathippagam.

3. Aranamuruval & Amaranda, 2005, Mozhipeyarppu-k-Kalai Intru, Chennai: Paavai

Publications.

2nd year / Semester/ Paper-IV MM-75+25

Study of Literary Texts :( Non-Fictional)

Text-1: Nadanthaai Vaazhi Kaavery (1st Eight Chapters) (25 Marks)

(1990, Sivapathasundaram, Chennai: Vanathi Pathippakam.

Text 2: Kural Vazhi-k-Kathaikal (25 Marks)

(1995, Poovai Amuthan, Chennai, Alaikal Veliyettagm)

Twxt-3: Idhuvarai Naan (1st 100 Pages) (25 Marks)

(2005, Vairamuthu, Chennai: Soorya Literature Pvt.Ltd)

Readings:

1. Tamilannal, 1985, Urai Vilakku, Madurai: Meenakshi Puthaka Nilayam.

2. Paramasivanandam, A.M; 1959, Tamil Urai Nadai, Chennai: Paari Nilayam.

3. Vanamamalai, 1978, Urai Nadai Valarchi, Chennai: Makkal Veliyidu.