Tamil Syllabus1530026057

DEGREE PROGRAMME IN
TAMIL
Under Choice Based Credit and Semester
(CBCS) System
Revised Syllabus will be applicable for
2018 Admission (1 to VI Semesters)
2017 Admission (III to VI Semesters)
2016 Admission (V & VI Semesters)
SCHEME & SYLLABUS FOR THE FIRST DEGREE
1
PROGRAMME
UNDEDR CHOICE BASED CREDIT AND SEMESTER
(CBCS) SYSTEM
TAMIL
(Faculty of Oriental Studies)
1. General Scheme of BA Programme
Programme Duration 6 Semester of 18 weeks/90 Working days
Total Course 36
Total Credits 120
Total Lecture Hours 150
Evaluation Continuous Evaluation (CE) 20%
End Semester Evaluation (ESF) 80%
Duration of University Exam 3 Hours
2. Summary of Courses in Tamil
Course Course Type No. of Credits Lecture

Code Courses hours/Week
a) Tamil (for BA/B.Sc) Language Course 4 14 18
Additional Language
b) Tamil (for B.Com) Language Course 2 8 8
Additional Language
c) Tamil (for Already 2 8 10
Re-structured streams: B.Sc)
Language Course:
Additional Course:
d) B.A Programme in Tamil Language and 1 3 4
Literature Foundation Course
Complementary Course 8 22 24
Core Course 14 52 64
Open Course 2 4 6
Project/Dissertation 1 4 6
3. Outline of Courses (Addl. Language Tamil for B.A/B.Sc. and B.Com.)

Course Course Type Courses Title Credits Lecture
Code hours/Week
B.A/ B.Sc. Degree Programmes
TM Language Course II Puzhanku Tamil 3 4
1111. 1 (Addl. Language I) (Communicative

Skills in Tamil)
TM Language Course V Ilakkiya Tamil 3 4
1211. 1 (Addl. Language II)

TM Language Course VII Tamilar 4 5
Nagarigamum
1311 (Addl. Language III) Panpaadum
TM Language Course IX Ariviyal 4 5
1411 (Addl. Language IV) Tamil

B.Com. Degree Programmes
TM Language Course II Ikkala Tamil I 4 4
111. 2 (Addl. Language I)

TM Language Course IV IkkalaTamil II 4 4

Already Restructured Programme
TM Language Course II Naveena Tamil I 4 5
1111. 3 (Addl. Language I)

TM Language Course IV Naveena Tamil II 4 5

B.A Degree Programme in Tamil Language & Literature
TM Foundation Course II Thakaval Iyal 3 4
1321
TM Complimentary Course I Ithazhiyal 2 3
1131
TM Complimentary Course II Mozhipeyarppum 2 3
3
1132 Pothukatturaikalu
m
TM Complimentary Course III Thenninthiya 3 3
Varalarum
1231 Panpaadum
TM Complimentary Course IV Agaraathi Iyal 3 3
1232
Course Course Type Courses Title Credits Lecture

Code hours/Week
TM Complimentary Course V Oppilakkiyam 3 3
1331
TM Complimentary Course VI Suvadi Iyal 3 3
1132
TM Complimentary Course VII Panpattu 3 3
Maanudaviyal
1431
TM Complimentary Course VIII Penniyam 3 3
1432
TM Core Course I Ikkaala llakkiyam 4 6
1141 (Kavithai)
TM Core Course II Nannool (Ezhuthu) 4 6
1241
TM Core Course III Nannool Chol 4 5
1341
TM Core Course IV Idaikaala 4 5

llakkiyankalum
1441
Sitrilakkiyankalum
TM Core Course V Ilakkiya Varalaru 3 4
1442
TM Core Course VI Sanga IIakkiyam 4 4
1541
TM Core Course VII Kappiya IIakkiyam 4 4
1542
TM Core Course VIII Naattuppuraviyal 2 3
1543
TM Core Course IX Yappum Aniyum 4 4
1544
TM Core Course X Padaippilakkiyam 4 4
1545
TM Core Course XI Porul IIakkanam 4 5
1641
TM Core Course XII Mozhiyiyal 4 5
1642
TM Core Course XIII Oppilakkanam 4 5
1643
TM Core Course XIV IIakkiya 3 4
Thiranaaivu
1644
TM Project Project / 4 6
Dissertation
1645
TM Open Course I Thamizh Karppom 2 3
1551
TM Open Course II Sutulaviyal 2 3
5
1651
4. Semester – Wise Breakup

Sem. Course Course Type Course Title Credit Lecture
Hrs/Week
No. Code
EN Language Course I 4 5
1111 (English)
TN Language Course II Puzhanku Tamil 3 4
(Communicative Skills
1111. 1 (Additional Language I) in Tamil)
EN Foundation Course I 2 4
1121 (English)
I
TM Core Course I Ikkaala Ilakkiyam 4 6
(Kavithai)
1141
TM Complimentary Course I Ithazhiyal 2 3
1131
TM Complimentary Course II Mozhipeyarppum 2 3
1132 Pothukatturaikalum
17 25
EN Language Course III 4 5
1211 (English II)

TN Language Course IV 3 4
1212 (English III )

TM Language Course V Ilakiya Tamil 3 4
1211. 1 (Additional Language II)

II TM Core Course II Nannul Ezhuthu 4 6
1241
TM Complimentary Course III Thenninthiya Varalarum 3 3
Panpaadum
1231
TM Complimentary Course IV Agaraathi Iyal 3 3
1232
20 25
EN Language Course VI 4 5
1311 (English IV)

TM Language Course VII Tamilar Naagarigamum 3 3
Panpaadum
1311 (Additional Language III)
TM Foundation Course Thakaval Iyal 3 4
III 1321
TM Core Course III Nannul Chol 4 5
1341
TM Complimentary Course V Oppilakkiyam 3 3
1331
TM Complimentary Course VI Suvadi Iyal 3 3
1332
21 25
EN Language Course VIII 4 5
1411 (English V)
TM Language Course IX Arivial Tamil 3 3
1411 (Additional Language IV)

IV TM Core Course IV Idaikkaala 4 5
IIakkiyankalum
1441 Sitrilakkiyankalum
7
TM Core Course V Ilakkiya Varalaru 3 4
1442
TM Complimentary Course VII Panpattu Maanudaviyal 3 3
1431
TM Complimentary Course Penniyam 3 3
VIII
1432
21 25
TM Core Course VI Sanga Ilakkiyam 4 4
1541
TM Core Course VII Kaapiya Ilakkiyam 4 4
1542
TM Core Course VIII Naattuppuravial 2 3
1543
V TM Core Course IX Yaappum Aniyum 4 4
1544
TM Core Course X Padaippilakkiyam 4 4
1545
TM Open Course I Tamil Karppom 2 3
1551
Project Project/ Dissertation 3
20 25
TM Core Course XI Porul Ilakkanam 4 5
1641
TM Core Course XII Mozhiyiyal 4 5
1642
TM Core Course XIII Oppilakkanam 4 5
1643
VI TM Core Course XIV Ilakkiya Thiranaaivu 3 4
1644
TM Open Course II Sutulaaviyal 2 3
1651
TM Project Project/ Dissertation 4 3
1645
Study Tour one day/continuous three or five days 21 25
SYLLABI IN DETAIL
FIRST SEMESTER B.A/BSc. DEGREE EXAMINATION
TM Language Course II Puzhanku Tamil 3 4Hrs/W

eek
1111.1 (Add. Language I) (Communicative skills in Credits
Tamil)
9
Aims / Objectives
1. To Familiarize with grammatical and technical vocabularies in the different

domains.
2. To perfect the mastery of Tamil with efficient communicative and expressive

capabilities.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Functional grammar
Otrupizhai thirutham – vallezhthu mikumidam – vallezhuth mikaidam –

orumai panmai mayakkam – language exercise – punctuation – spelling mistake –
pronounciation mistake – vocabulary – written language – spoken difference
dialect – phrases – Proverbs – Riddles.
Module II
Translation
Translation – definition – necessity – Types – Tamil to English Translation –

English -Tamil Translation - Malayalam - Tamil Translation.
Module III
Essay Writing
Essay – definition – structure – Introduction – Body conclusion - Types –

Research articles – General essays; literary, scientific, Historical, Social, Political,
Economical, Cultural & Health, -Practical Exercises.
Module IV
Letter Writing
Composition – definition – structure – Types of letters - Personnel-complaint
- Application – Reader - Critic – Request – Official - Commercial – Greetings –
Filling applications.
Module V
Creative Writing
Political, Literary, Economical, Arts, Bhakthi –Discussions – Uraikkovai –

Debates – Kaviyarangam – Interviews – General interviews – Personal interviews.
Reference Books
1. Pechalaraka - A.K. Paranthamanar

ALLI NILAYAM,Chennai.
First Edition 1955
Revised Edition-2010
2. Pesumkalai - K. Gnanasampathan
Vijaya Pathippakam,
Coimbatore, March 2011
3. Neengalum Pechalaragalam - Kumari Anandan,

Vanathi pathippakam ,
Thiagaraja Nagar,Chennai 600017
7th Edition 2010
4. Mozhipeyarppukkalai - M.Valamathi
Thirumagal nilayam,
Chennai-1987,1st Edition 2015
5. Mozhipeyarppiyal uth - Sethumani Maniyan

ikalum Kotpadukalum Senbagam veliyeedu
Madurai 1990,4th Edition 2009
6. Mozhipeyarppiyal - S.Shanmugha Velayutham

Ulaga Tamil Arachi Niruvanam
International Institute of Tamil Studies,
11
Chennai -1985
7. Mozhipeyarppukalai - Ka.Pattabiraman
Vasantha Selvi Pathippagam
Chennai-1989
8. Mozhipeyarpial - Na.Murugasa Pandian

Uyir Ezhuthu Pathippagam
Tirichi-2008
9. AnRaada Vazhvil - MANAVAI MOSTAPPA,Meera

Azhaku Thamizh Pathipakam AE 5|103 Anna Nagar,
Chennai,1st Edition 1993,Reprint-2000
10. Pizhaiyintri Ezhutha - Pulavar Senthurai Muthu

Vazhikal Devi Publication, Chennai
1st Edition 2002
11. Kaditham Ezhuthum - Venkat Rao Balu,Puthiya Puthaka Ulakam,

Kalai T.Nagar, Chennai, 1st Edition 2009
12. Vanika Kadithangal - S.Rajendran,Pavani Publication

1st Edition 2008
13. Kadithangal - Rajendran S,Devi Publications

1st Edition 2012
14. Kathai kalai - Akhilan,Sivaprakasam Publications,

T-Nagar, Chennai, 5th Edition 1997
15. Nner Kaanalukku - Ramaraju A R,Thamarai Publications

Thayaraavathu Eppadi 1st Edition 2011
16. Padaippaattal Thirani - Pasumai Kumar,Thamarai Publication

Valarppathu Eppadi 1st Edition 2009
Scheme of Question paper
1. Very Short answer question -10 –All are to be answered (one mark each)
2. Short answer question – 8 out of 12 questions to be answered (2 marks

each)
3. Short essay question – 6 out of 9 questions to be answered (4 marks each)
4. Long essay – 2 out of 4 questions to be answered (15 mark each)
Total Marks:80
FIRST SEMESTER B.A DEGREE EXAMINATIONS
TM Core Ikkaala 2 6 Hrs/Week
1141 Course I Ilakkiyam Credits
(Kavithai)
Aims /Objectives
1. To make the students aware of the modern literary trends and movement.
2. For each literary genre a few sample works are prescribed so as to enable the
students to have a taste of such work in original.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Long Poems & Poetical Drama
1. Kannan En Thozhan -Kannan Pattu - Bharathiyar
2. Azhakin Siruppu (Full) -Bharathidasan
3. Manonmaneeyam Scene I: Part 1,2,3,4 & 5 -Manonmaneeyam.P.Sundaram

pillai.
13
Module II
Traditional Short Poems
1. Bharathiyar - Bharathadesam
2. Bharathidasan - Thamizhin inimai
3. Kavimani - Selvamum Sirumayum
4. Namakkal Ramalingam Pillai - Kaithozhil
5. Mudiyarasan - Unarvaar Yaro
6. Kannadasan - Kalakkanitham
7. Pattukottai Kalyana Sundaram - Unmai Oru Naal Veliyakum
8. Kasuman Me.Pulavar - Vendum
Modlule III
Modern Poem
1. Na. Pichamoorthi - Kilikoondu
2. Gnanakkuthan - Ammavin Poikal
3. Pasuvayya - Un Kai Nagam
4. Mu.Metha - Marankal
5. Sirpi - Oru gramathu nathi
6. Abdul Rahman - Palipeedam
7. Sukumaran - Pattiyin MaNam
8. Cheran - Enathu nilam
9. Kanimozhi - Polythene Thattuvangala
10. Vairamuthu - Ramarkalukku Intru Ratham illai
11. Villavan - Virakum Veenaiyum

Module IV
Translated poems
1. Chandala Pikkuni (Kumaranasan) - Nellai S. Muththu
2. Pazhaya Kinaru (Narayana Kurup) - Sa.Sivamani
3. Nedum Chalai Puthar (Kalpatta Narayanan ) - Jaya Mohan
Reference Books
1. Bharathiyar Kavithaikal - Bharathyar
Ramaiyya Pathipakam,
Chennai,4th Edition 2013
2. Bharathidasan Paadalkal - Dr.Tho.Paramasivam
NCBH(Pvt) Ltd,Chennai,
2nd Edition 1996
3. Kavimani Kavithai Thokuppu - Sree SheNpaka Pathipakam
4. Naamakkal kavinjar paadalkal - Seethai Pathipakam
5. Mudiyarasan kavithaikal - Mudiyarasan
Paari nilayam,Chennai
1st edition 1954
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6. Kannadasan kavithaikal - Kannadasan
Vaanathi pathipakam
Chennai
7. Pattukkotai kalyaana sundaram - Poompukaar pathippakam
Paadalkal 2nd Edition 2011
8. Kanavo ninaivo - Kasuman Me. Pulavar
Kasuman Pathippakam,
Marthandam,2nd Edition
2014
9. Na.Pichamoorthy Kavithaikal - Rajamarthandan,Konku
ther vazhkai,Volume II,
Chennai, 1st Edition 2004
10. Pasuvaiya Kavithaikal - Pasuvaiya., Kaalachuvadu
Pathippakam 1997
11. Kanneer Pookal - Mu.Metha., Kavitha
Pathippakam ,Chennai,
1974.
12. Oru gramaththu nadhi - Sirpi Balasubramaniyan
Kavitha Publications
Chennai,3th Edition
13. Paal
veethi - Abdhul
Rahman,National
Publications,Chennai,
10th Edition 2007
14. Ilaikalin Kaalam - Sukumaran,Thamizhini
Publications,Chennai,
Aug. 2000
15. Cheran Kavithaikal Oru - Cheran., Kalachuvadu
Nooru Pathipakam,1 st Edition

1982
16. Akaththinani - Kanimozhi,Kalachuvadu
Pathipakam
17. Innoru Desiya Keetham - Vairamuthu,surya Pathipakam
Chennai,1st edition 1982
18. Uzhaippin Niram Karuppu - Villavan,Kannamma
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Pathippakam,
Keezhkkulam,
1st Edition 2005
19. Chandaala Pikkuni - Nellai Su. Muthu
(Kumaranasan) Vanathi Pathippakam,Chennai
20. Pazhaya Kinaru - Sa.Sivamani,Samakaala
(Narayana Kuruppu) Malayala Kavithaikal
(Translation)Sahithiya
Academy St.,Delhi,
1st edition 2013
21. Nedum Saalai Puththarin - Jaya Mohan
Nooru Muhangal (Kalpatta Narayanan) United writers,Chennai,
1st Edition 2004
Scheme of Question Papers

each)

Total Marks : 80
TM Complimentary Ithazhiyal 2 3 Hrs/Week
1131 Course I Credits
Aims /Objectives
1. To make the student understand the print media and techniques.

2. To enable the students for journalists writings.
3. To introduce the students the scope and dimension of electronic media.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Introduction
Journalism Terms – Meaning – Scope - Nature – Classification – Types

-Journalistic writings – News Reporting – Editorial News Agencies.
Module II
History of Journalism - Origin and Development - International level – National

Level - Tamil Nadu.
Module III
Ethics and Laws
Ethics and Pioneers of Tamil Journalism and Journalists- Laws relating to

Journalism - important Acts – Subramanya Bharathiyar, Thiru . V. Ka
Module IV
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Mass Communication
Advent of Electronic Media – Role in shaping and changing the social

values – Cinematic influences- Television – Radio- Internet – Mobile – Telephone
– Fax – Satellite – Victors Channel- Edusat – Akshaya.
Text Book for Detailed Study
1. Ithazhial Kalai - M.P. Guruswamy – Guru Thenmozhi
Pathipakam, Chidambaram
14th Edition 2012
2. Thakval Thodarpiyal - Dr. S. Sreekumar and N. Krishnan
NCBH Chennai.
Reference Books
1. Ithazhiyal Oor Arimugam - Antony Rasu,Arokiya
Pathipakam,Trichi,
1st Edition 1986
2. Thakaval thozhil nutpam - Nellai Su. Muthu
Manivasakar Pathippakam,
Chennai-1st Edition 2011
3. Tamizh Ithazhakal - Swamy A.M Navamani
Thottram Valarchi Pathipakam,Chennai 1987
4. Makkal Uudaka Thodarpiyal - Dr. A. santha
Adippadaikal Dr. V. Mohan,Media

Publications,Madurai,
1st Edition 2001
5. Ithazhiyal Makkal thakavaliyal - Dr.S.Savari Muthu
Mani Mozhi Pathippakam,
Chennai

each)
Total Marks: 80
TM Complimentary Mozhipeyarppum 2 3 Hrs/Week

Course II
1132 Pothukatturaikalum Credits
Aims / Objectives
1. To introduce the students the theories, Methods and practice of translation.
2. To give training in the art or practical translation from one language to

another and Vice – Versa
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
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Term translation Necessity of Translation – Importance -Aims of Translation
– Translation and translator - source languages - Target languages- Nature of
Translation – Qualities of Translator salient features of good translation- Types of
translation – rights of translators.
Module II
History of Tamil Translation – Epic – Bhakthi literature -Bharathi to modern

translators from Western Language to Tamil. Indian Languages to Tamil and Vice-
Versa- Various Kinds - Novel, Short story, Drama, Essays and poetry.
Module III
Methods and Techniques – Types – Programmatic -Aesthetic – Ethnographic-

Linguistic (explanations). Restricted Translations - Equivalent Translations,
Meaning and total translation – Problems of translation - Scientifical terms of
Regional Language - English to Tamil and vice – versa (Practical )
Module IV
Methods of writing essays
Definition - Types of Essays -Science - Multimedia – Health Science –

Agricultural –Sports- Games – Environment - Historical- Autobiography-
Biography (Scientist, leaders, literary Personalities) Education - Modern trends
-Economics - Tourism – National etc, Contemporary Matters - Salient Features of
essays
Detailed Study for Text Books
Module 1-3
Mozhipeyarppukalai – Valarmathi . M Thirumakal Nilayam - Chennai

1st Edition 2012
General Study
1. Payan tharum Pothuk Katturaikal – SenthuRai muthu – Arivu Nilayam 2010

2. Pothuk Katturaikal – Kamala Kawthasaami – Sakunthalai Nilaiyam 2009
3. KaTTathum PeTTathum – Sujatha - Vikatan Pirasuram 2017
Reference Books
1. Mozhippeyarppiyal - Su.Shanmuga Velautham.,
Ulaka Thamizhaaraaichi NiRuvanam
Tharamani,Chennai
2. Mozhipeyarppial Kalai - N. Murugesa Pandian.,Uyirezhuthu
Pathippakam, Karumandapam,
Trichy
3. Mozhi peyarppakkalai Intru - Ed. by. Dr. N. Aranamuruval &
Amarntha Paavai Publication,

Chennai – 2009
4. Mozhippeyarppiyal Ikkaala - T. A. Amarntha,NCBH 2008
Paarvaikal
5. Mozhippeyarppiu Sikkalkalum - Chandran V.,Sarada Pathippakam,
Theervukalum Chennai,1st Edition 2007
6. Pothu KaTTuraikal - Pattathi Mainthan., Sarada
Pathippakam, Chennai- 2009
7. Pothu KaTTuraikal - Sudarsan., Sudarsan Pathippakam
Nagercoil, 1st Edition 2015
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each)
Total Marks: 80
SECOND SEMESTER B.A/ B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION
TM Language Course V Ilakkia Tamil 3 4Hrs/Week
1211.1 Additional Language II Credits
Aims / Objectives
1. To Understand the literary tradition in Tamil
2. To focus the relationship between literature and life
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Bharathiyar - Puthumai Penn

Kannan en Thozhan
Bharathidasan - Puthiya Ulagam Seivom
Vairamuthu - Vilanku
Folklore - Thaalaattupaatu
Kalinkathuparani - Kalam Paadiyathu
Chilappathikaram - Uur chuzh vari
Pathupattu - Cirupanattupadai (85-110 Lines)
Nattinai - Paadal -74
Kurunthokai - Paadal -75
Kalithokai - Kurunjikali Paadal - 41
Purananooru - Paadal -171
Pathittpattu - 7th part (Kabilar) paadal – 61
Thirkkurai - Natpaaraithal
Naladiyar - Nallinam Cherthal (Paadal -171, 172)
Pazhamozhi - Arivudaimai -26, 28
Module II
Short Stories
1. Puthumaipithan - Sirpiyin Narakam

2. Ka.Na.Subramaniam - Chittu Kuruvi
3. A. Madhavan - Ettam naal
4. A.Sankari - Kanavu
5. Dr.Karumurugan - Tholaidoora uravukal
Sethu alami pathipakam.chennai
Module III
General Essays
Nattupura kalaikal, Desiya Saranar padaium Nattupattum, Suttu chuzhal ,

Naan virumpum Thalaivar, Tamizh kavinjarkal, Tamizhar Thiruvizhakkal, Bothai
ozhippu, Udal nalam ,Udarpayirchi (Yoga),Uudakangal,Suttula.
Module IV
Elakkana Pizhai Thavirththal , Padaippilakkia Payirchikal (Yethenum Oru

Karuthai koduthu kathai kavithai ezhutha seithal)
Reference Books
1. Tamil Ilakkiya Varalaaru - S.V subramaniyan
Manikkavasakar Pathippakam
2. Bharathi Muthal Prapanchan - Ayya nilayam Publications
Varai(thernthedutha Chirukathaikal) Thanjavur,2007
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3. Vithi(kathai Thokuppu) - A.sankari
Kavya Publications,
Chennai, December 2006
4. Tholai Thoora Uravukal - Karu Murugan,
Sethu Alami Pathippakam
1st Edition 2009
5. Katturai Karumpu - Pulavar Tamil Kumaranar
Surya Publications,
Thirunelveli,20th Edition 2005
6. ThavaRintri Tamil - Mu.Nannan,Ekam
Ezhuthuvom Pathippakam,Thiruvallikeni
Chennai, 5th Edition 2007
7. Suttu chuzhal Maasu - Venu Srinivasan
Vilaivukalum Vizhippunarrum Vijaya Pathippakam
Coimbatore-2011

each)

Total Marks: 80
SECOND SEMESTER B.A DEGREE EXAMINATION
TM Core Nannool 4 6Hrs/Week
1241 Course II Ezhuthu Credits
Aims / Objectives
1. Develop the language skill in speaking and writing
2. To understand the grammatical changes of the language through the

traditional grammar.
3. To understand the grammatical concepts and analytical techniques with

special reference to phonology.
COURSE CONTENT
Module I Payiram
Module II Ezhuthiyal
Module III Pathaviyal
Module IV Uireettuppunariyal, Meieettuppunariyal and Urupu punariyal
Nannool Ezhuththathikaram S.Soma Ilavarasu,Manivasakar
Kantikai Urai Padippakam, 1st Edition 2004
Reference Books
Nannool Ezhuththathikaram Kaandikai urai
Arumugha Navalar Urai

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Pathippasiriyar puliuoor kesikan,Chennai
1st Edition 1992, Reprint-1998
Nannool Dr. Thamizhannal ,Meenatchi Puththaka
Nilayam, Chennai
Nannool Thandapani Desikar Urai, Sarada

Pathippakam, Chennai,1st Edition 2008
Nannool Ezhuththathikaram Pulavar R.Vadivelan, Sarada Padippakam
Kandikkai uraiyum 1st edition 2006
vilakkumum
Nannool Vidhvaan.m. Narayana Velupillai
New Centuary Book House (P) Ltd
Industrial Estate, Chennai -600 096

each)
Total Marks : 80
TM Complementary Thenninthiya 3 3Hrs/Week
1231 Course III Varalarum Credits
Panpaadum
Aims /Objectives
1. To introduce Cultural History
2. To Understand the Origin and Development of Dravidian Culture its

Distinctive feature in Indian Culture
3. To develop a comparative perspective of Cultural History of Kerala
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
(a) Pre History
Antiquity of Tamil Nadu- The origin of Dravidians and their

Civilization . The Aryan migration to south Indian in the time of the
Mauriyan – Adminstration – Society – Religion – Evaluation – Arts
and Architecture of the period – The Kalapirar enter region.
(b) Sangam Period
(c) Pallavas
Source of the history of the Pallavas. The origin of the Pallavas. Pre
Pallava history of Kaanchipuram- Early Pallavas of the Prakeerthi
records- Sanskrit records Medieval Pallavas – Later Pallavas- Simma
Vishnu Mahendravarman- Narasimmavarman I- Parameswaravarman
Raja Simman- Nandivarman II- Nandivarman III- Pallavas
Adminnistration – Society- Religion Education - Arts and Literature-
Architecture with special reference to Mahabalipuram.
Module II
Cholas
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a) Cholas in Sangam Literature -earlier Cholas. The rise of the after
chola kingdom Vijayalayan – Paranthaka I- Raja Raja I- Raajathi Raaja
II- Veera Rajendra Kulothunkan I - Vikrama Kulothunkan II-
Kulothunka III Rajarajan III- Rajendran III- Tamil Nadu during the
period of later cholas – Administrative system -village Administration
Taxes - Trade and Industry, Coins and measure - Social life - Irrigation -
Development at Art- Architecture and Literature -Temple works,
Religion and Culture.
Pandiyas
b) Pandiyas of the Sangam and later sangam period- pandiyas from 575
A.D. to 900 A.D. Koon Pandiyan - Maravarman. Arikesari –
Nedumchadayan – paranthakan, Pandiya from 900 A.D to 1190 A.D.
Virapandiyan, Chadaya Varman Kulasekharan, Maravarma Sundra
Pandiyan I- Maravarma Parakraman,chadayavarman SreeVallapan.
Varathunkavarma Kulasekharan, Administrative System of the Pandiyan
Trade – Religion and Culture.
Module IV
Cheras in Sangam Age- Udiyan- Kudumban- Maya Varamban –

Vaanavaramban- Cheras in Pathittupathu - Peruchottu Uthiyan Nedumcheralathan-
Cheraman perumal - Cheralathan - Kadakko Nedum Cheralathan- Emaya
Varamban Nedum Cheralathan- Palyaanai Chenkezhu Kuttuvan- Cheraman
Kuttuvan. Naramudicheral- Chenkazhukuttuvan - Cheralathan - Kulasekharan
perumal I & II- Bhaskar Ravi Varman- Cheraman Perumal I, II, III- Marthanda
Varman - porayan Kudumban- Aadhavan Cheral Irumporai- Paalaik Paadiya
porayan Kddungko- Kanaikkal Irumporai- Attanathi Kadungo
Vazhiyathan,Yanaikkatchi Maantharal Cheral Irumporai.
Module V
(a) Nayakas of Madurai

The Conditions of South India during 13th Century A.D- Muslim
Invasion to South India- Malik- Kushrukhan- Sultan Syed Ebrahim- The
History of the Vijayanagar Empire- Viswanath Nayaks and the
foundation of Nayakship Krishnappa Nayakar Virappar Nayakar-
Muthukrishnappar- Thirumala Nayakar Muthu Virappa ehokkanatha
Nayaka. Muthu Virappa Nayaka III the Regency of Mangammal Vijaya
Ranga Chockanantha Nayakar Rule- Such as Administration. Finance
and Social life etc.
Text Book for detail study
1. Tamilar Varalarum Panpadum - V.T Chellam
Manivasakar Pathipakam,
Chennai,3rd edition 2005
Reference Books
1. Thennindia Varalaru Volumes I&II - K.K. Pillai
Pazhaniyappa Brothers,
Chennai,1st Volume,
1st edition 1960
2. Tamilaka Varalaaru - A.M Paramasivanandam,
Tamil Kalai Pathipakam,1985
3. Tamilaka Varalaru - K.K. Pillai
Makkalum Panpadum Ulaka Thamizharaichi
Niruvanam
4. Pallavar Varalaru - M. Rajamanickam
Educational Publishing
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Company,Chennai-1947
5. Cholar Varalaru Parts I,II,III - T.V. Sadasiva Pandarathar
Annamalai University,
1st Edutional 1949
6. Pandiya Varalaru - T.V. Sadasiva pandarathar
Annamalai University,
1st Edutional 1949
7. Madurai Nayakkar Varallaru - A. K. Paranthamanar,
Pazhaniyappan Brothers
Chennai,1st Edition 1966
8. Chera Mannar Varalaru - Avvai Thurai Samy Pillai,
Chennai,1st Edition 2002.
9. Thennindia Varalaaru - Gomathy Nayakam,
Manivasakar
Pathippakam,Chennai,
1st Edition 2003
10. Thennindia Varalaaru - Neela Kanda Sastri
(with the permission of Oxford

University the Srilanka Govt
has translated into Tamil and
published) 1st Edition 1966
Scheme of Question Paper
each)
Total Marks : 80
TM Complementary Agaraathi Iyal 3 3Hrs/Week
1232 Course IV Credits
Aims / Objectives
1. To Familiarize the traditional lexicography especially the Ninghantus and

their Method
2. To Familize with the modern lexicography techniques including the use of

computer
3. To effectively use the reference materials the dictionaries, Lexicon and

encyclopedia
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Agarathi Varaiyarai – Varalaru – Porul – Payankal – Tamizh Agarathikal –
Irupatham Nuttandu Agarathikal.
Module II
Agarathi Vagaikal – Kalaichol Agarathi – Mozhi Agarathikal – Kaalamurai

Agarathikuria Agarathi – Cirappagarathikal.
Module III
Nikandu Varaiyarai – Nikandu Peyarkkaranam – Nool Amaippu – Payan -

Noolin Utporul
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Module IV
Nikandu Vakaikal – Pinkalanthai – Chudamoni – Urichol –kayatharam

-Aasiriya Nikandu – Arumporul Vilakka Nikandu – Cinthammi Nikandu –
Akathiyar Nikandu.
Module V
Agarathi Uruvakkam – Thalaichol – Elakkana Kurippu – Chorporul –

Meirkol thodar
Text Books for Detailed Study
1. Tamil Akarathiyal Antrum Intrum - Dr. V. Jayadevan,Aswini Book

Company,Rayapettai,
Chennai,1st Edition 1999
2. Tamil Agarathikkalai - Sundara Shanmugam
Meyyappan Tamizhaivakam
53,Putheru, Chidambaram
– 608001.
Reference Books
1. Tamil Agarathiyin Thottamum Valarchiyum - Dr. V. Jeyadevan
Anpu Noolakam,
Chennai,1st Ed.1997
2. Chollum Porulm - H. Chithraputhiran,
Annamalai, Tanjore
1st Edition 2004
3. Akarathikalai - T.V. Veerasamy
4. Manual of Lexicography - L. Zgusta
5. Attistoney of Tamil Nadu Dictionaries - Gregory Thomas
6. An Introduction to Lexicography - R.A. Sing, CIIL,

Mysore
7. Kalaicholaakka Muyarchi - Radha Chellappan
Tanjore.
8. Akarathiyiyal - P. Mathayen, Tamil
University, Tanjore-05

each)
Total Marks : 80
THIRD SEMESTER B.A/B.Sc DEGREE EXAMINATION
TM Language Course VII Tamilar Naagarigmum 4 5Hrs/W

eek
1311 Additional Language III Panpaadum Credits
Aims / Objectives
1. To introduce cultural History, to understand the literary back ground in its

totality
2. To develop a comparative perspective of the cultural history of kerala.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Thanneer – Tamizhar Unarvu – Uravum Uppum -Unarvum nambikkaiyum –Ennei-

Choru vittal –Thengum thengaayum .
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Module II
Uralum Ulakkaiyum - Sirutheyvangalin unavu - Thamilar Udai – Uravu peyarkal -

Makkal peyar - Thangaiyum annanum Thaaimaamanum .
Module III
Thaaliyum Manjalum – Sangum Saamiyum - Thaipoosam – Theebavali –

Vinaayagar Sathurthi – Thulkka Naachiyaar
Module IV
Madhamum Saathiyum – Palaya gurumaargal – Islamiya paanar – Pallanguzhi –

Thavidum thathum – Thuduppu – Panpaadu asaivukal – araiyum Kalaraiyum.
Text Book for detailed Study
Ariyappadatha Thamizhagam – Tho Paramasivam, Jaya Pathipagam,
Chennai.
Referance Books
1. Thamizhar Naagareeyamum – Dr. Dhakshina moorthi Yaazh

Panpaadum Velayeedu,Chennai,1st Edition 1994,
Reprint - 1999
2. Thenindia Kulangalum – N.C. Kandaiya Pillai,Nanm Thamizhar
Kudikalum Pathippakam,Chennai, 4th Ed.2014
3. UNavu PaNpadu - Dr. A.K Perummal,NCBH,Chennai,
1st Edition 2012
4. Thenindia Varalarum – KK Pillai
5. Thamizhar PaNpaattu Pathivukal – Santhalingam.,Sekhar pathippakam,
Chennai, 1st Edition 2006

6.Thamizhar Pazhakka - Gandhi K.,Ulaka thamizh Aaraichi
Vazhakkangalum NiRuvanam,Chennai,1st Edition 2003
Nambikkaikalum
7.Thamizhaka Varalarum Makkalum - K. K .Pillai., Ulaka thamizh Aarayichi
PaNpadum NiRuvanam,Chennai,Reprint 2013
8.Panpaattu Asaivugal - Tho Paramasivam, Kalachuvadu,
Nagercoil

each)
Total Marks: 80
THIRD SEMESTER B.A DEGREE EXAMINATION
TM Foundation Course II Thakavaliyal 3 4Hrs/W

eek
1321 Credits
Aims / Objective
1. To make the student understand the electronic, Medias and the technique.
2. To introduce the student the scope and dimension of Electronic Media.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Computer – origin and Development, Special features, Types of Computer –

I,II, III, IV, V generation Use of Computer- Parts of Computer- Monitor, Central
Processing Unit (CPU), Keyboard, Mouse, UPS, Printer, Hardware and Software.
Module II
Creation and manipulation of documents
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Word Processor Basics – New Blank Document and Toolbars –
Manipulation of First document – Designing and redesigning the document –
Working with graphs, Pictures and Video in documents – Records and mail Merge
– In connection with Tamil Language teaching.
Module III
Internet, Basic needs – Name of Login, Pass word, Dialling numbers –

Creating e-mail address – E-commerce - Blog – INFLIBNET – NICNET-
e-Literacy-Tamil Virtual University- MaduraiTamilproject.com
Module IV
e-Journal and magazines Guidelines for proper usage of Computers – Tamil
Websites – www.thinai.com - www.keetru.com- Internet journals –
www.nakkiran.com – www.kumutam.com – www.kalachuvadu.com.
1. Kanipporiyin Adippadai - B. Karthikeyan
23, Kannadhasan Pathippakam,
Thiyakaraya Nagar, Chennai 600 017.
2. Kanipporiyal M.S Word - Balasankaran, Youngmind Publishers,
32 B Krishna Street, Paandi Bazar,
Thiyakaraya Nagar, Chennai 600017
Reference Books
1. Informatics - Dr. Siny G. Benjamin
Gem Publications
T.C.5/787(14) Peroorkada P O
Thiruvananthapuram.
2. Introduction to Computer - Peter Norton, MC Graw Hill

New Delhi.
3. M.S. Word-il Yanna Yappadi - Balasankaran, Young ming Publishers,
Ceyyalam? Chennai
4. Tamizhum kaNipporiyum - Anto Peter,Soft View Publications,
Chennai.
5. Eni Ellam Internet - M. Lenin Sixth Sense Publication

Chennai – 28.
6. Kanippori Kalaichol Akarathi - Manavai Mustafa

each)
Total Marks: 80
TM Core Course II Nannool –Chol 4 5Hrs/W

eek
1341 Credits
Common Objectives
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1. To understand the traditional Grammar and development of grammatical
theories.
2. To understand the grammatical concepts and analytical techniques with

special reference to chollathikaram
3. To develop the language skill in writing and to understand the change of

the language from period to period.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1 - Peyariyal
Module 2 - Vinaiyiyal
Module 3 - Pothuviyal
Module 4 - Idayiyal & Uriyiyal
Text book for Detailed Study
Nannool Cholathikaram (Kandikai Urai) - Soma.Ilavarasu Urai ,Manivasakar

Pathippakam,2nd Ed. 2006
Reference Books
Nannool Chol - Aarumugha Navalar

Knadikai Urai
Nannool Cholathikaram - Pulavar Ra. vadivelanar,Sarada

Pathippakam,Chennai,1st Ed.2006
Nannool Moolamum Sankara - Uu. ve. Swaminatha iyer,
Namasivayar uraium Thokuppaasiriyar,Uu. Ve. Sa.
Noolakam,1st Edition 1925
Nannool Chollathikaram - Thiru njana Sambandam
Kathir Pathipakam 2009
each)
Total Mark: 80
TM Complimentary Oppilakkiyam 3 3 Hrs/

Week
1331 Course V Credits
Aims / Objectives
1. To learn the theories Practices and uses of Comparative literature.
2. To Understand the inter relationship of foreign languages.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Munnurai – Varaiyarai – Ilakkiathin Payan – Thesia Ilakkiam – Ulaga

Ilakkiam – Pothumai Ilakkiam
Module II
Oppilakkiyathin Thottram – Valarchi – Thamizhil – Oppilakkia Valarchi

Nilai – Oppeettu Muraikal – Ilakkia Oppeedu – Ilakkana oppeedu – Ulaka
Ilakkiyangal – Pehan Herder – Friedrich – Segal – Grim Sagotharargal
Module III
Oppilakkia Aaivu Nerikal – Arivial Aaivu Murai – Nattuppura Aaivu Murai
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Module IV
Oppilakkia Kotpadukal- French Kotpodu – America Kotpadu – ilakkiamum

Ulaviyalum – Ilakkiamum Isaiyum – Ilakkiamum Oviamum.
1. Oppilakkiya Arimugam - Thamizhannal
Meenakshi Puthaka Nilayam,
Madurai 625 001.
Reference Books
1. Oppilakkiam - Kolkaikalum Ceyal Muraikalum

Dr. K. Chellappan- International Institute
Of Tamil Studies, Chennai- 600113.
2. Oppial Ilakkiam - Prof. K. Kailasapathi
3. Ilakkiya Oppaivukkalangal - Dr. A. John Somuel

Ainthinai Pathippagam
Madras 600 005.
4. Oppilakkiamum Kolkaikalum - Dr. M. Thirumalai,Meenakshi
Payilmuraiyum Puthaka nilayam,Madurai

each)
Total Marks 80

TM Complementary Suvadi Iyal 3 3Hrs/W
eek
1332 Course VI Credits
Aims / Objectives
1. To teach another subject closely related to Tamil literature,

introducing Manuscriptlogy
2. A Study of Manuscripts including palm leafs and paper manuscripts.
3.Understanding Palmleaf manuscripts and Paper Manuscripts.

4.Learning and reading Tamil Palmleaf manuscripts
5.To create awareness about how to preserve the palm leaf
manuscripts and paper manuscripts.
6.Evaluating early editing and publishing Tamil Literary Works.
Module I
Manuscripts – definition. Kinds of Manuscripts -palm leaf Manuscript. Paper
Manuscript- Literary Manuscripts. Documentary manuscripts. Medical Manuscript.
Astrological Manuscripts. Mathematical manuscripts. Ballad Manscripts. Varma
Manuscripts Govt. documents. Letters. Govt.’ s Secret notes.
Module II
Maintenance and preservation of manuscripts. Nature of palmleaf scripts and paper

manuscripts. Life of Manuscripts. Preservation of Manuscripts in India.
Preservation of Manuscripts in Tamil Nadu. Govt. oriental Manuscripts library.
Dr. Uu. Ve. Sa. Library, Maraimalaiadigal Library. Institute of Asian Studies’s
library. Saraswathy Mahal. Madurai tamil Sangam Library,Kerala University
manuscript library.
Module III
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Textual Variation of Manuscripts Different palm leaf Manuscripts, different type of
hand writing, Structure of scripts - Short and Long Vowels in Tamil. Textual
criticism in Tamil . Aims, need of classical Edition.
Module IV
Editing and Publishing of palm leaf Sangam Literature Manuscripts – Epics-

Pioners of Palm leaf editing Dr. Uu.Ve. Swaminatha Iyar, S. V. Dhamodharan
pillai, Va.Vu Chidambaram Ganesa Iyar, Pinnathur Narayanasamy Iyar, Dr. S.
Vaiyapuripillai, Arumugha Navalar.
Module V
Interpretation of Tamil Manuscripts - History of Commentaries - Meanings and

techniques of interpretation - Important commentators Ilampurenar, Peraciriyar.
Nachinarkkiniar, Parimelazhagar.
1. Suvadiyiyal - Dr. P. Subramaniam, International Institute
of Tamil Studies, Tharamani, Chennai
Reference Books
1. Suvadippathippu Nerimuraikal - Dr. T. K. Paramasivam ,
Tamil University, Tanjore.
2. Suvadiyiyal Suvadukal - Dr. N. Shanmugam,
Sree Ramakrishnan Mission
Vidyalayam, College of
Arts & Science, Coimbatore.
3. Introduction to Indian Textual - Dr. S.M Katre Decean,
Criticism College Pune, 1984.


each)
Total Marks 80
FOURTH SEMESTER B.A/B.Sc DEGREE EXAMINATION
TM Language Course IX Ariviyal Tamil 4 5Hrs/W

eek
1411 Additional Language IV Credits
Aim Objectives:
1. To attain the knowledge of science through Tamil.
2. Knowledge formation of technical terms.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Ariviyal thamizhakam – Thamizh vazhi ariviyal kalvi .
Module II
Thamizh mozhi varalattil ariviyal thamizhin panku – ariviyal elakiya

thamizhakam
Module III
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Thamizhil kalai chollaaka muyarchi – kalai chollaaka kotpaadu - thamizhil
kalai choll valam
Module IV
Bharathiyum ariviyal thamizhum – Lena appuswamiyin ariviyal

thamizhpani – Thamizharin marabusaar ariviyal thozhil nutpam
Thamizh valarkum ariviyal – Rama sundaram ,NCBH,1st Ed. 2009,Rs-185/-
Reference Books
1. Thamizh Aruviyal Ethazhkal – Ra. Pavendhan,Samuel

Pshkarin Pathippakam,Trichy,
1st Edition 1998
2. Illakiya Ariviyal - Dr.Porko,Poompozhil
1st Edition 1998
3. Ariviyal Tamizh - Dr. S. Eeswaran,Sarada
Pathippakam,Chennai
July 2009
4. Tamizh Vazhi Ariviyal - Kavya Publication,Chennai
Kalvi 2003
5. Ariviyal Tamizhiyal - Nellai su. Muthu,Vijaya
Publication,Coimbatore,1993
6. Ariviyal Thamizh - V.C. Kuzhandai Swami,
Bharathi Publications,1985
7. Kalai chollakam - Radha chellappan,Arivu
Publication 2006
Scheme of question paper

each)
Total Marks: 80
FOURTH SEMESTER B.A DEGREE EXAMINATION
TM Core Course IV Idaikkaala 4 5Hrs/W

Ilakkiyankalum eek
1441 Credits
Sitrilakkiyankalum
Aims /Objectives
1. To Understand the 4 distinct features of Minor and medieval literature.
2. To understand the development of various tamil literature with special

reference to minor and medieval literature.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
1. Kalingathu Parani - Deviyai Paddiyathu
2. Mukkudalpallu - Pallanin Varukai
3. Nandhikalmpakam - Paadaladikal 1-30
Module II
1. Kutaalakkuravanchi - Naattuvalam
2. Tamil Vidu thuthu - First 20 Songs
3. Meenakshi Ammai Pillaithamil - Thaalaparuvam
Module III
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1. Thevaram - Appar Thevaram
2. Thiruvasakam - Asai Pathu
3. Perumal thirumozhi - Muthal Thiru Mozhi
4. Aaandal Thiruppavai - Full
Module IV
1. Sidhar Padalkal - Paambatti sidhar Paadalkal
(1-24 Paadaladikal)
2. Pillai peru Vinnappam - Ramalingar
3. Painkilikanni - Thayumanavar
Reference Books
1. Kalingathu parani Aaraichi - Na. Subbu Reddiyar,Selvi
Pathipakam,1st Ed.1957
2. ThiruKuttala KuRavanchi - Puliyur Kesikan,Sarada Pathippakam
Moolamum Uraium 1st Ed. 2009
3. Mukkudar PaLLu - Puliyur Kesikan,Paarinilayam,
1st Ed. 1960,Reprint 2004
4. PathineNChithar Paadalkal - Valarmathi (Thokupasariyar),
Mathinilayam,Chennai,1st Ed.1989
5. Thamizh Vidu thoodhu - Dr. Kathirmurugu,Sarada
Moolamum Uraiyum Pathippakam,1st Ed. 2010
6. Thevaaram ThirumuRai - Mu.Ganapathy Pillai,Manimegalai
Thirattu Pirasuram,2nd Ed.2002
7. Thiruppavai Kaattum - Nellai Krishnan,Amuda Nilayam,

Thiruppaathai Chennai,1st Ed.2003
8. Samaya Thamazh - T.P.Meenakshi Sundaranar, Kaviya
Trust PurumKodumpakum, Chennai
9. Kalampaka Thiran - K.V.Balasubramaniyum,
Manivasakar Pathipakam,Chennai
10. Sither Ilakiyam Vol I & II - Me.Pa.Somasundarum, Annamalai
Palkalaikalakam, Chidumparum
11. Kuravanchi Ilakiyam - Dr. Nirmala Mohan,
Manivasakar Pathipakam,Chennai
12. Thirumurai Ilakiyam - S.N.Kanda Swamy, International
Institution of Tamil Studies,
CIT Cambus, Taramani,Chennai
13. Meenakshi Ammai Pillai - Su.Balaswamy Arul Pathipakam,
Thamizh Muthukumara M.G.R.Nagar, Chennai-78
swamy Pillai Thamizh
-Oppaivu
14. Thamizhsithar Marabu - Prof.T.N.Ganapathy,Ravi Publication,
Chennai,3rd Edition 2008
15. Sithar Kalangiyam, - MuthuKothala Mariyappa Selvaraj,
sitharkalin arputham Vol I-V Malaya University,Indian Research
Dept. Malaya,1st Edition 2015
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16. Sittilakkya Chorpporzhivukal - Kazhaka Pulavarkal,Thenindia saiva
Siththanda nool Pathippu Kazhakam
1st Ed. 1967

each)
Total Marks: 80
TM Core Course V Ilaakkiya 3 4Hrs/W

eek
1442 Varalaru Credits
Aims/ objectives
1. To get an analytical and in depth knowledge of the literary creation &

authors
2. To study literature as a document for tracing the history of ideas.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Introduction – Sangams – Different opinions – First sangam – Anthologies-

Agathiyar and his disciples – grammatical works – Agathiyam – Tolkapiyam-
second sangam – Anthologies poets- Third Sangam - ettuthokai- Patthupaattu-
Agam and puram classification- Significance- Thinai Kotpadu -Later sangam
poetry- pathinen Kelkannakku -Ethical ; Thirukkural -Naaladiyar – inna narpathu-
iniyavai Naarparthu - Pazhamozhi etc. Iraittai kappiyangal - chilappathikaarm.-
Manimekalai - Structure and message.
Module II
Medieval literature -Bakthi movement –naayanmar- Aalwar- Panniru

Thirumuraikal – Thevarum – Thiruvasagam –Nalayira Thivya Prabantham- Epic
age - Perunkathai – Seevaka cinthamai- Kamba ramayanam – 96 vakai
chittilakkiyangal
Module III
Jains and Budhists contribution - Valayapadhy - Kundala kesi - Neela kesi-

grammatical works - veera Chozhiyam - Yapperumkal Kaarihai- Adoptation from
Sanskrit - Nalavennba, Vili Bharatham – Kandha puranam – Thiruvilayadal
puranam
Commentaries - commentaries of Bhakthi Literature - Commentaries of

grammatical work - Ilamporanar- Natchinarkkiniyar- parimelazhakar – Adiyaarkku
Nallar- Nigandukal .
Minor poems – poems as Thiruppaadal thirattu – Arunagiri Nather –

Kumaraguruparar – Sivaprakasar- Chittar poets – Pattinathar – Siva vaakkiyar
Christians contribution - Thempavani -Erachanya Yaatrikam – Veerama
munivar – G.U Pope – Calldwell - H.A Krishna Pillai - Prose Literature of
European Scholars – paramaartha guru Kathai.
Muslims contribution -umaru pulavar- seera puranam- Alipulavar – Mihiraj

malai kunangudi Mastan, Sufi poems –Peer mohammed shahib
Kerala Tamil Muslim poets - Kunju moosa Kaviraajar(Malayalm pomes)–

paavalar seithu Thampi.
Module IV
Raamalinga swamikal – Arutpa - Arrumugha Naavalar – Meenakshi

Sundaram Pillai- Vedanayagam Pillai- Prathaba Mudaliyar charithram(novel)
Madhava iyer(Kamalaambal Charithram-Novel), -Sundarm pillai-manon
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maneeyam (drama), Maraimalai Adikal –Pure Tamil movement- R.P. Sethu Pillai,
surya Narayana Sastri- U.V Swaminatha Iyer.
Subramanya Bharathiyar – Bharathidhasan - Kavimoni Desigavinayakam

Pillai - Thiru V.Ka - T.K.Chithambaranar - Namakkal Ramalingam pillai.
Novel and short stories – pudumai pithan - vindhan – Varadharajan –

jayakandan -Aalagiri Swamy -Janaki Raman – Mouni.
Drama - Pammal sambanda Mudaliyar – T.K Shanmugham – cho

Ramaswamy.
Verse litre pitcha moorthy – Se.Su. chellappa – vaitheeswarn Manikodi and

saraswathy period -Abdul Rahman -Meera –Metha – Erode Thamizhanban –
Vaanambady period – Meera – vairamthu. Travel Literature Maniyan- N.D
Sundaravadivel – Haikoo – Centriyoo.
Text Book for Detailed study
Tamil Elakkiya Varalaru - Dr.S.V.Subramannian ,Manivasakar

Pathipakam,12-B-Melesannidhi,
Chidambaram,8th Ed.2000
Reference Books
1. Puthumai Nokkil Tamil - Dr.Thamizhennal ,Meenakshi
Elakkiya Varalaaru Puthaka Nilayam,Madurai.
2. Tamil Elakkiya Varalaru - Poovannan,varthamanan,
Pathippakam,Chennai,1st Ed-97
3. Tamil Elakkiya Varalaaru - C.Bala Subramaniam,Narmalar
Pathipakkam,Chennai,21st Ed-92
4. Malayala Elakkiya Varalaru - Parameswaran Nait. P.K
5. Tamil Elakkiya Varalaaru - Pa.Sa Yesudasan,NCBH Pvt. Ltd,
Chennai,1st Ed.2014
6. Tamil Elakkiya Varalaaru - Madhu Sa. Vimalanandam,Abhirami
Pathippakam,Chennai,1st Ed.2002,
Reprint -2009
7. Tamil Elakkiya Varalaaru - Dr.Pu.Indira Gandhi & Munivar Po.

Dravidamani,NCBH Pvt. Ltd,Chennai
2nd Ed. 2016
8. Tamil Elakkiya Varalaaru - Dr. Backiamary,
New Century Book house
pvt. Ltd.,Chennai- 98

each)
Total Marks : 80
TM Complementary Panpattu Manudaviyal 3 3Hrs/W

eek
1431 Course VII Credits
Aims /Objectives
1. To introduce the students the socio cultural expression
2. To introduce the classification of Anthropology
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COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Origin and Development of Anthropology – period before age of exploration

Socrates Plato- Aristotle- age of exploration the enlightenment Period. French
circle Role of Enlightenment period in Development of Anthropology – Father of
Anthropology Development of Anthropology in India.
Module II
Classification of Anthropology Physical Anthropology. Study of evolution

Cultural Anthropology – methodology of Anthropology- Anthropology and Field
Work. Present Field Work Methods – collections of Data from the field work.
Module III
Society Manner – Egalitarian Society- band Tribal organization Caste/Class

society. Types of caste – Caste system in India - Caste system in the world. Class
System Fundamentals of Social Organization. Types of Family Selection of bride
and bridegroom – types of Marriage- origin of Religion Animism naturism – taken
rituals – Religious Belief Religions belief in the life of people Cultural Change.
Way of Cultural change.
Module IV
Family Structure of family duties- Socialization. Culturlization. Types of shelters-

Origin of family - Principles.
Panpaattu Maanidaviyal - Bhakthavalsala Bharathy
Mariyappan Pathippakom
53, Puthutheru,Chidamparam- 6008001

1st Ed. 2006
Reference Books
1. Thamizhar Naagarikamum - Aa.Dakshina Moorthy,
PaNpaadum Yaazh Veliyeedu,Chennai,
1st Ed. 1994,Reprint-1999
2. Thamizhaka Varalaarum - Dr.K.K. Pillai,Ulaka
Makkalum Panpaadum Thamizh Aaraichi,Chennai,
Reprint-2013
3. PaNpattu Asaivukal - Tho. Paramasivam,
Kaalachuvadu Pathippakam,
Nagercoil,1st Ed. 2010

each)
Total Marks : 80
TM Complementary Penniyam 3 3Hrs/W

eek
1432 Course VIII Credits
55
Aims / Objectives
1. To introducing Feminism and Feministic writers
2. To attain the knowledge of rights to women.
3. To understand the standard and status of women.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Feminism Definition Historical – background – The Evolution of Feminism

in the West – growth – Reason Voting right to woman – Equal right Women’s
Libration moment. The development growth Feminism feminic Concepts.
Module II
Theories and Feminism : Mithavatha Feminism – Marxiya Feminism –

Socialism Feminism – Theeviravatha Feminism – Pazhamaivatha Kudumbam
Saarntha Penniyam .
Module III
Feminism In India Development and growth. The Social Status of Women

– social Changes womens and rules. Government policy for the development of
Women – Forum against oppression of women.
Module IV
Sirukathaikal,Kavithaikal (penniyam)
Text Books for Detailed study
1. Penniyam Thotramm Vazharchium - C. Muthu Chithambaram
32/2 Vidha Gandi Street
Beach Road. Nagercoil 629002.

Phone 04652 – 224355
2. Kaattil Oru Maann - Ambai,Kaalaichuvadu

(Mudhal 5 Kathaikal) Pathippakam,Nagercoil
3. Enathu Mathukkuduvai - Malathi Mithri

Kalachuvadu Pathippakam
Nagercoil,1st Ed. 2011
Reference Books
1. Kaalamthorum Pen – Rajam Krishnan

National Book trust, India,
1st Ed. 2003
2. Tamil Kavithaikalil Peniyam- Dr. P. Manivannan
Naam Tamilar Pathipakkam
Chennai.
3. PeNN Kavithai Mozhiyum - Padmaavathi,Sunder
PeNN kavinjarkalum Pathippakam,1st Ed. 2014
4. Magalir Ethazhkal - Sundara Murthy E,Ulaga
Thamizh Aaraichi,1st Ed.2003
5. PeNN Kavinjarkal - Sa. jayalekshmi,Thirukural
1st Ed. 2011
6. PeNNiya Chuvadukal - Dr.Vasukhi Jayaratnam,Arivu
Pathippakam,1st Ed.2009
7. Thamizh Elakiyamum - Dr.Aranga Mallika,NCBH,
PeNNiyamum Chennai,3rd Ed. 2011
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each)
Total Marks :80
FIFTH SEMESTER B.A DEGREE EXAMINATION
TM Core Course VI Sanga Ilakkiyam 4 4Hrs/W

eek
1541 Credits
Aims / Objectives
1. Revealing of the socio culture of Tamils of Ancient literature period
2. To understand the style of sangam literature poetry.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
1. Ainkurunooru Thaiku Uraitha Pathu Mudhal 5 Paadalkal
2. Kurunthokai 7,18,49,75,108 5 Paadalkal
3. Natrinai 2,11,36,59,70 5 Paadalkal
4. Akananuru 2,9,14,16,30 5 Paadalkal
Module II
5. Kalithokai 6,45,79,115,128 5 Paadalkal

6. Paripadal 14 1 Paadalkal
7. Mullaippattu 103 Lines -
Module III
8. Purananuru 91, 112,162,191,192 5 Paadalkal
9. Pathittuppattu Ezham Pathu 10 Paadalkal
Module IV
10. Thirukkural Kallaamai 10 Paadalkal
11. Naladiar Chinaminmai 10 Paadalkal
12. Pazhamozhi Nanooru Ozhukkam 9 Paadalkal
13. Chirupanchamulam 9,16,19,32, 34 5 Paadalkal
Reference Books
1. Sanga Elakkiangal - Aa.Manikkanar,Varthamanan
(Muzhuthokuthi) Pathippakam,Chennai,
1st Ed.1991
2. Thirukural - Parimmelazhakar Urai,
Kazhaka Veliyeedu,
20th Ed. 1998
3. Naaladiyar - Balasundaram Pillai,
Thirunnalveli,Thenindia
Saiva Siththanda Nool
Pathippu kazhakam Ltd,
9th Ed. 1992
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4. Pathinen Keezhkanakk - Durai Rasaram,Mullai
Nilayam,Chennai,1st Ed.1996

each)
Total Marks 80
TM Core Course VII Kappiya Ilakkiyam 4 4Hrs/W

eek
1542 Credits
Aims / Objectives
1. To understand the historical back ground structure and back gound of the
epic tradition in Tamil.
2. To Know the epic theories and techniques in Tamil
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Cilappathikaram Vazhakkurai Kaathai
Manimeghalai Pathiram Kondu Pichai Pukka Kaathai
Module II
Kamba Ramayanam
(Sundara Kandam) Sudamani Padalam
Periyapuranam Apputhi Adigal Nayanar Puranam
Module III
Seevaka Chinthamani Vimalaiyar Ilambakam
Module IV
Thembavani Kaatchi Padalam
Seerapuranam Nakara Padalam
Reference Books
1. Silapathikaram - Venkataswami Natar,
Ramayya Pathipakkam,
7th Edition 2014
2. Manimeghalai - Venkataswami Natar & Vidwan

Avvai Su. DuraiSwami pillai,
Tirunelvelli Thenindia saiva
Sithanda Noolpathippu Kazhagam
1st Ed. 1946
3. Kamba Ramayanam Part 5 - Manickavasakan,Vardamanan
Pathippakam,Chennai,3rd Ed. 1991
4. Periya Puranam Part 3 - Aa. Manickanar,Varthamanan
Pathippakam,1st Ed. 1990
5. Seevaka Sinthamani Part 3 - Manivasakar Pathipakam,
1st Ed. 1988
6. Seera Puranam - Umaru Pulavar,1st Ed. 1929
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7. Kappiya Punaithiran - Dr. S.V. Subramaniyam,
Chithambaram,8th Ed. 2000
8. Sanga Ilakkiya Oppeedu - Thamizhannal ,Meenakshi
Puthaka nilayam,Madurai
9. Cilampum Chinthamanium - S.P. Subramanian,Tamizh
Pathipakam,Chennai,1st Ed.1977
10. Saiva siththantha Varalaru - Avairatha Vinayaka,Saiva siththantha,
nool pathippu kazhakam,Chennai,
1st Ed. 2006
11. KRiththavamum - Aa.Sivasubramanian,Kalachuvadu
Tamizhchoozhalum Pathippakam,1st Ed. 2010

each)
Total Marks 80
TM Core Course VIII Nattu 2 3Hrs/W

eek
1543 Puravial Credits
Aims/ objectives
1. To introduce the students the cultural expressions in oral tradition
2. To introduce the students the role of the verbal art in shaping the folk
Culture
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Definition of folklore – origin – uniqueness of folklore- kinds of folklore

(genre)- classification characteristics of folklore - Development in folklore .
Module II
Theories of folklore Mythological – Historical – Geographical –

Reconstructional – functional – oral formulaic contextual.
Module III
Verbal folklore – Characteristics of verbal folk tales – Ballads – mythical

tales – Taalaatu paadalkal Temmanku Paadal- Tirumanap padal –Oppaarip paadal
Vidukathai Pazhamozhi – Kadhal Padalkal – pandikai Padalkal
Module IV
Performing folk art (Nikathul Kalaikal) – Characteristics – kinds of

performing arts. Villuppaattu Paavaikkuthu- Oyil attam- tevarattam etc. Folk
belief individual – society kinds sakunam – dreams rituals and customs.
Nattuppura Iyal Aayvu - Dr. S. Sakthivel

ManiVasakar Pathippakam.
Chennai, Revised Ed.1992
Reference Books
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1. Nattupura Iyal - Sanmuga sundaram . S
Chennai ,2nd Ed.2007
2. Nattupura Nambikaikal - Tamizhavan
Sarvodaya Ilakiya Pannai
Madurai 1976.
3. Thamizhaka Nattupur Kalaikal - Perumal A.N
Ulaka Tamizharaichi Niruvanam
Chennai, 1980.
4. Nattupura Ilakiya Varalaru - Sanmuga sundaram . S
Chennai – 1990.
5. Nattupura Iyal Aaivukal - Dr.Aaru Ramanathan
1st Ed. 1997
6. Nattar Vazhakkattiyal Sila - T.Lurth,Nattar Vazhakkattiyal Aaivu
adippadaikal Maiyum,Revised 2nd Ed. 2000

each)

Total Marks 80
TM Core Course IX Yaapum 4 4Hrs/W

eek
1544 Aniyum Credits
Aims / Objectives
1. To Make the students to understand the structure of Yappu and Ani
2. To know the elements of Marapukavithai (Conventional Poems)
3. To know the literary techniques and literary beauties in poetry.
4. To Understand the Verse form and subtypes
5. To Understand the Porul Pulappattuneri through the Anivahaikal
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Uruppiyal - Ezhuthu, Asai., Ciir.. Thalai, Adi, Thodai
Module II
Cheyulial - Pavadiyum Osaiyam
Pavahaikal and Pavinangal
Module III
Pothuvaniyal - Ceyul Vahai
Module IV
Thanmayani Thanmayani to Pavikaani
(Including Anivahaikal)
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1. Yapperumkalakkarikai
2. Thandiyalankaram
Reference Books
1. Yaaperumnkalakarikai - Na.Mu.Venkataswamy Natar,
Thirunelveli,thenindia saiva Sithantha

Nool Pathippukazhakam Ltd.,
1st Ed.1940,Reprint-1969
2. Thandiyalankaram - Subramania Desikar(Urayasiriyar)
Thirunelveli Thenindia Saiva

Sithanda Nool Pathippuk Kazhakam
Ltd.,Chennai,1st Ed.1938,21st Ed.1998
3. Y appemmkalakarikai - Thamizhannal,Meenatchi Puthaka
Nilayam,Madurai 1st Ed.2004
4. Thamizh Ani Ilakkana - Aravendan R,Sabha Nayakam
Marapum Ilakkana Maru Publications,1st Ed.2004
Vasippum
5. Thamizhil Yappilakkana - Ya. Manikandan ,Vizhikal
Valarchi Pathippakam,Chennai,1st Ed. 2001
6. Ilakkana Varalaru - Soma. Ilavarasu,Manivasakar
Pathipakkam,1st Ed.1963

each)
Total Marks 80
TM Core Course X Padaippilakkiyam 4 4Hrs/W

eek
1545 Credits
Aims / Objectives
1. To Understand the special features of Tamil Literature
2. To know the Changes that have happened in Tamil literature through the
ages
3. To Understand the personality cults of creative writes in Tamil Literature
4. To influnce the students an attitude for creativity.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Creative Literature – definition – creative feeling – reasons – Benefits

of creativity- creative tendency – Structure – etc.
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Module II
Kavithai – Marabu Kavithai (legacy Poem) – taste of poetry – yaappu

– Creativity of marabou kavithai ; puthu kavithai – uruvvam uththi –
vadivangal – puthu kavithai uruvakkam
Module III
Short story – Theme – style of story telling – techniques– creativity of

short story
Module IV
Drama –thottram – valarchi – difference between novel,drama & short

story – Difference between theatre dramas & textual dramas – opera drama
(Oorangam) – Radio drama – Television drama – Tecniques – Structure of drama –
Creativity of drama
Module V
Practical approach
1. Padaippukalai Dr. M. Suthanthiramuthu
Ariva Pathippakam
142/17, Johny Johnkan Road
Rayapettai, Chennai 600004
2nd Ed. 2012
Reference Books
1. Ezhuthum Kalai - Dr. Jayamohan,Kaalachuvadu,
Nagercoil
2. Kavithai Iyal - Poornachandran,Adayala Pathippakam,
Chennai
3. Kathai Iyal - Poornachandran,Adayala Pathippakam,
Chennai
4. Naadakaviyal - Surya Narayana Shastri,Ulagathamizh
aaraichi niruvanam,Chennai,5th Ed. 2004
5. Kathai Kalai - Akhilan,Daaham,Chennai,5th Ed 1997
6. Puthukavithai Thiran - Ra. Mohan,Maiyappan Pathippakam,
Chithambaram,1st Ed.2006
7. Thamizh Naaval - Tha. Ve. Veeraswamy,Thamizh
Vakaikal Pathippakam,Chennai,1st Ed.1979
8. Kavinjarkal - A. K. Paranthamanar,Manikyam Press,
Chennai,1st Ed. 1964

each)
Total Marks 80
TM Open Course I Tamil Karppom 2 3Hrs/W

eek
1551 Credits
Aims / Objectives
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1. The objective of the course is to get basic knowledge in Tamil Language and
literature. It shall cover the areas of Grammar. History of language and
literature.
2. To perfect the mastery of Tamil with efficient Communicative and

expressive capabilities. For the other language Students.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Introduce the Tamil Alphabets by using spoken written Dialects.
Module II
The various differences and developments introducing Tamil noun and

verb forms structure of noun, casemarkers etc. Forms of Verbal Participles Tense
markers - Transitive and intransitive verbs – Active and Passive voice – Direct and
indirect speech . Pronouns Gender and class Distinction etc.,
Module III
Applied Grammer and comprehension Drills and Exercises
Module IV
Correspondence in Tamil Translations. Translation of words, simple

compound and complex sentences and acquaintance with Tamil Sentences.
Module V
Project report and comprehensive viva Text Books.
Text books for Detailed Study
1. An intensive Course in Tamil - Dr. V. L Subramaniyam and
Veerasamy,CIIL Mysore
2. Nalla Tamil Ezhuthuvathu - A.K. Paranthamanar,Alli

Eppadi nilayam,Chennai
3. AntRada vazhvil Azhaku tamizh - Manavai Mustafa,Meera
1st Ed. 1993,Reprint-2000
Reference Books
1. Phizhaythiruththam - Muthaiyya .Karu,Seethai
Pathippakam,1st Ed. 2007
2. Thamizh Ilakkanam Oru - K. Kumaran,Sandhya
Oru Eliya Arimugam Pathippakam,Chennai,
1st Ed. 2007
3. Nalla thamizhil ezhuthuvom - N. Chokkan,Kezhakku
Pathippakam,1st Ed.2016
4. Thamizh Sollu Vilakkam - Mullai P L Muthaiyya,Mullai
1st Ed.2004
5. Mozhiperppil Sikkalkal - Pa.Kumar,Sarada Pathippakam,
Chennai,1st Ed. 2007
6. PhizhayintRi Thamizh - Pulavar Senthurai Muthu,Devi
Ezhutha Vazhikal Veliyeedu,Chennai,1st Ed.2002
7. Annaivarukkum payan tharum - Thamizh Piriyan,Narppavi
adippadai Thamizh ilakaNam Prasuram,1st Ed.2013
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each)
Total Marks 80
SIXTH SEMESTER B.A DEGREE EXAMINATION
TM Core Course XI Porul 4 5Hrs/W

eek
1641 Ilakkanam Credits
Aims / Objectives
1. To make the students to understand the concept of akam and puram theries
2. To provided in clear terms of foundation to understand the akam and puram

poems of Tamil Literature.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I - Akatinaiyial
Module II - Kalaviyal, Varaiviyal and Karpiyal
Module III - Introduction of Thinai - Vetchippadalam and its

Thuraikal - Karanthai Padalam and its Thuraikal -Vanchi Padalam and its
Thuraikal - Kanchi Padalam and its Thuraikal.
Module IV - Nochi Padalam and its Thuraikal – Uzhinjai

Padalam and its Thuraikal – Thumpai Padalam and its Thuraikal – Vaakai
Padalam and its Thuraikal – Paadan Padalam and its Thuraikal.
Text books for Detailed Study
1. Nambiakapporul - Ka.Ra.Govindarasa Mudaliar,
Thirunelveli Thenindia,Nool
pathippukazhakam Ltd.,Thirunelveli,
1st Ed.1943
2. Purapporual Venpamalai - Somasundaranar Po.Ve.
Kazhakaveliyeedu,1st Ed. 1955,
Reprint-1959
Reference Books
1. Thamizh Ilakkanam - S . V. Subramanian,Manivasakar
Pathippakam,Chennai
2. Tholkapiam - Illampuranar urai
Poruladikaram
3. Thamizh Illakanam - Arumuga Navalar,Mullai Nilayam,
Chennai,2nd Edition 1997

each)
Total Marks 80
TM Core Course XII Mozhiyiyal 4 5Hrs/W
73
1642 Credits eek
Aims / Objectives
1. To make the students Familiar with the Linguistic theories, analytical

techniques and terminologies.
2. To enable them to understand and interpret the traditional Grammatical

treaties.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I History of Linguistics

Module II Introduction to Phonetics and Phonemes
Module III Introduction to Morphology. Morpho Phonemics
Module IV Introduction to Syntax
Module V Introductions to Semanties

Mozhiyiyal - Ke. Karunakaran & Va. Jaya
NCBH (Pvt) Ltd.,Chennai,
1st Ed. 2012
Reference Books
1. Mozhiyiyal - Ra.Sreenivasan,Aniakam,Chennai
6th Ed.1977
2. Ikkala Mozhiyiyal - Muthu Shanmugan,Mullai Nilayam,
Chennai,Reprint-2016

each)

Total Marks:80
TM Core Course XIII Oppilakkanam 4 5Hrs/W

eek
1643 Credits
Aims / Objectives
To Introduction of Dravidian Languages , features, features and structures.
Module I
Mozhiyum, Mozhiyiyalum - Varalaatreukku murpalta Mozhinilai aayvu –

Dravida Mozhikkudumba Oppaayvin Varalaru – Dravida Mozhikalum
Udpirivukalum – Thendravida Mozhikal – Nadu Dravida mozhikal – Vada Dravida
Mozhikal.
Module II
Oliyum Pirappum – Uyirolikalin iyaibum Thiribum – Uyiroli Maatrankal –

Meyyolikalin, Meyyolikalin iyaibum thiribum – Meyyoli Maatrankal.
Module III
Urunbankalum Chollaakkamum – Peyarchorkal ; Idam,Thinai, Paal, Yen

Unarthum Murai- Vetrumaikal – Moovida peyarkal – Ennu peyarkal
Vinaichorkalin Amaippum Chirappum – Vinai Vakaikal – Vinai chorkal Kaalam
Kaattum Murai.
Module IV
Yechankalum - Mutrukkalum- Vinaiyadiyakka pirakkum Peyarkal – Vinaip

Oirytjak – Dravida Mozhikalin Thodaramaippu.
Dravida Mozhikalin - Dr. G. John Sasmuvel,
75
Opaayivu oor Arimugam. Mullai nilayam,1st Ed. 2008
Reference Books
1. Dravida Mozhikalinn - Dr.Robert Caldvell- Translated by
Oppilakkanam Vol I-IV Pular Govindam,Sarada Pathippakam,
1st Ed. 2011
2. Oppiyalilakkiam - Dr. K. Kailasapathy,Kumaran
Publishers,Chennai,1st Ed. 1999

each)
Total Marks 80
TM Core Course XIV Ilakkiya 3 5Hrs/W

eek
1644 Thiranaaivu Credits
Aims / Objectives
To make the student understand the unique nature and function of literature
and to enable him grasp the complex nature of literary study.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Literary Criticism. Nature and elements of literature – What is literature?

Who is the real critic – type of criticisms inductive criticm – Descriptive criticism
Module II
Literature : What is Literatutre – Literature and life – The impules

Classification of Literature nature in Literature.
Module III
Poetry: Definition Source elements Poetry – Functions of poetry – Feeling

Imagination proverb Metaphor –Simili – Symbol Imagery – Modern Poetry.
Module IV
The study of Prose Fiction – Novel – Drama. Different between Novel and
Drama – Plot Characterisation – Definition of short stories – Elements outside of
raw materials of the short story .
Ilakkiya Thirunayvu - Dr. Su. Balachandran
New Century Book House
Private Limited, 41 P. Citco Industrial
Estate. Ampatre , Chennai 600 091.
17th Ed. 2016
Reference Books
1. Tiranayvukalai - T.S. Nadarajan,NCBH Pvt.

Ltd,Chennai,Reprint -2011
2. Thamizh Ilakkia Thiranaivu - Dr.K.Panchangam,Aharam
Varalaru Pathippakam,Thanjavur,1st Ed. 2004
3. Kotpatial Thiranayivukal - K.Pazhanivelu,Aharam Pathippakam,
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Thanjavur,1st Ed. 2004
4. Thiranayivu EntRal enna - Sivakumaran,Manimeghalai
Prasuram,Chennai,1st Ed. 2004
Ilakkiya Thiranayivu
5. - Sa. Pa.Jayaraja,Sema madu
Kotpaadukal Pathippakam,Ilangai,1st Ed.2008

each)
Total Marks 80
TM Open Course II Suttrulaviyalum 2 3Hrs/W

eek
1651 Suzhalialum Credits
Aims / Objectives
1. Introducing Tourism – a study of Tour. Tourist and Tourist agencies with

Geographical and Historical back ground.
2. To Create awareness about our history and culture from Tourist and
environment Information.
3. To create self employment opportunity to the Student with tourism

knowledge.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Tourism definition- History of Tourism – Planning of Tourism – Necessities
– Passport. Visa – Rules and regulation of Tourism – Classification of Tourism-
Individual Tour. Study Tour, Group Tour, Medical Tour.
Module II
Tourism Agencies – Tourist agent, Guides – Traveller’s needs – Tourist

Lodge , Cottage Restaurant – Place of interest – Pilgrimage places. Seashore. Hill
resorts.
Module III
Suttuchuzalum Chuzhaliyalum, Chuttuchuzalkalvi – Chuzhnilaiyal - Suttu

Suzhnilaiyal – Suzhal Kattamippu – Suzhal Samanilai, - Iyarkaiyana –
Suttuchuzhal – Thatpa Vetpa Nilai kaarani – MaN kaarani – Porunthi Vazhal –
Thakavamaippum, Parinamamum – Anthu Poochi.
Module IV
Tourism in Tamil Literature – Travelogues. Traveller’s notes essays. Role of

art in tourism Development – Archaclogy Inscriptions in Temples. Architecture
,Sculptures ,Drawings.
Module V
Study Tour
1. Suttrulaviyal – Oor Arimugam - Dr. S. Easwaran, Sarada Pathippakam
1st Ed.2010
2. Chuttuchuzal Kalvi - V. kalaiselvi,sanjeev Publication,
Erode,1st Ed. 2013
Reference Books
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1. Suttuchuzhal aruviyal - Dr.Ulo Senthamizh
kothai,
Kalaichol Vilakka Agarathi NCBH,1st Ed.2010

each)
Total Marks: 80
TM Project Dissertation 4 Credits 6 Hrs/ Week
1645
The Project Work may commence in the 5 th Semester and its report has to be
submitted for evalution at the end of the 6th semester.
1. Not less than fifty typed pages on anyone of the Tamil Classics,
grammatical texts and related fields in Tamillology. The project will be
submitted the end of sixth semester under the supervision & guidance with
the signature of the supervising teacher.
2. Comprehensive viva is necessary. (Equal Weightage will be given in each

parts)
FIRST SEMESTER B.COM DEGREE EXAMINATION
TM Language Course II IkkaalaTamil I 4 4Hrs/W

eek
1111.2 Additional Language I Credits
Aims/Objectives
1. To make the students aware of the literary trends in Tamil
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Poetry
Bharathiyar - Accachamilai / UruthiVendum /
Bharathi Dassan - Kottu Murase
Kavimani Desika - Vinnappam
Vinayakam Pillai
Na. Picchamoorthi - Kadhal / Na. Picchamoorthy Kavithaikal
Sirpi Balasubramaiyam - Malayalakkattu / Oru Giraamathin Nathi
Ma. Nayinar - Maranam Dot com / Summa
Neerinti Amayathu Ulaku - Malathi Mythiri
Iravu Mirukam - Sukirth Rani
Yenchootup Penn - Tamizhachi Thangapandian
Sinegathukku Enne Niram ( Sugathakumari )- Tamil Translated by Sukumaran
Veezhntha Malar (Kumaranaasaan) – Tamil Translation by Nellai Su. Muthu
Module II
Short Story
Thi. Janaki Raman - Mariyin Attuukkutty
JeyaMohan - Aram
A.Madavan - Thiruttu
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Perumal Murugan - Neer Vilaiyattu
Bama - Ponnuthai
Umamakeswari - Marappaachi
Module III
Essays - Prose
Uru Pasi - S. Ramakrishnan
Enakkul Oru Kalakak Kural - Aa. Vennila
Intaya Tamilil Penkavikal - Na. Muthunilavan,
Karka Kasadara - Irai Annbu. Ve
Kerala Tamizhargalin Sikkalgal - Udayakumar,
Module IV
Translation
English to Tamil ,Tamil to English
Reference Books
1. Achamillai – Bharathiyar Kavithaigal, Bharathiyar, Ramaya Pathipagam,

Chennai.
2. Kottu Murase – Bharathi Dasan Kavithaigal, NCBH, Cheenai.
3. Vinnappam – Deviyin Keerthanaikal, Kavimani, Sree Shenbaga

Pathippagam, Chennai.
4. Kadhal – Na. Pichamoorthi Kavithaikal, Pichamoorthy, Kriya Publication,

Chennai.
5. Oru Gramathu Nadhi – Oru Gramathu Nadhi (Kavithai Thoguppu) – Sirpi

Balasubramaniyam, Manivasagar Pathippagam, Chennai.
6. Maranam. Com – Chumma, Ma. Nainar, Bharathi National Forum.
Thiruvananthapuram.
7. Neerinti Amayathu Ulaku – Malathi Maithri Kavithai Thokuppu, Dr. Prema,

Kalaichuvadu, Nagercoil.
8. Iravu Mirugam – Sukrutha Rani, Kalaichuvadu, Nagercoil.
9. Enchottupen – Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Mithra Arts and Creation,

Chennai.
10. Veezhntha Malar, Translation, Malayalam to Tamil – Nellai Su. Muthu
Short Story
11. Meryin Attukutty – Thi. Janaki Raman, Amrudha Pathippagam, Chennai
12. Aram – J. Mohan, Uyirneyi Pathippagam, Chennai
13. Thiruttu – A. Madhavan, Sagar Pathippagam, Chennai
14. Neer Vilayattu – Perumal Murugan, Kalaichuvadu, Nagercoil
15. Ponnuthai – Bhama, Vidiyal Pathippagam, Coimbatore
16. Marappachi – Uma Maheswari, Chirugathai Thoguppu
17. R. Prema – Kavya Pathippagam, Chennai
Essays
18. Uru Pasi – S. Ramakrishnan, Uyirmeyi Pathippagam, Chennai
19. Enakku oru Kalaka Kural – R. Vennila, Suryan Pathippagam, Chennai
20. Indiya Tamilil Pen Kavigal – Na. Muthu Nilavan, Akavan Pathippagam,
Tanjavur
21. Karkka Kasadara – Mudhal Thalaimurai
22. Kerala Thamizharkalin Chikkalkal – Udayakumar, Tamil Palkalai

Kazhakam, Tanjavur.
83

each)
Total Marks 80
SECOND SEMESTER B.COM DEGREE EXAMINATION
TM Language Course IV Ikkaala Tamil II 4 4Hrs/W

eek
1211.2 Additional Language II Credits
Aims / Objectives
1. To understand the creative modern literature in Tamil Language Style
2. To make the student understand the unique nature of business letter and
advertisement.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module I
Poetry
Karuvachi Kaviyam - Vairamuthu
Module II
Novel
Solagar Thotti - Sa. Balakumaran

Module III
Drama
Inba - Muthuvel
Module IV
Essay
Aramenappaduvathu - Amuthan
(Katturai Thoguppu)
Vendum Ariviyal Kalvi
Kadavut Kootpadu
Thirukoyil Thaththuvangal
Bothaipporutkal
Achaminmai
Detailed Study for TextBook
1. Karuvachi Kaviyam – Vairamuthu, Surya Pathippagam, Chennai,
2nd Edition 2007.
2. Solagar Thotti – Sa. Balakumaran, Yethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi
3. Inba – Muthuvel, Saratha Pathippagam
4. Aaram Yenappaduvathu (Katturai Thoguppu) – Amudhan, NCBH, Chennai

each)
85
Total Marks: 80
LANGUAGE COURSES
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE – TAMIL
(Already restructured Programme: B.Sc)
FIRST SEMESTER (RESTRUCTURED B.Sc) DEGREE EXAMINATION
TM Language Naveena Tamil I 4 5 Hrs/Week
1111.3 Course II Credits
Additional
Language I
Aims/Objectives
1. To Understand literary genres in Modern Tamil Literature
COURSE OF OUTLINE
Module I Poetry
Bharathiyar – Murasu (Stanzas 7,8,9,10 and 11)
Bharathi Dasan – Chenthamarai (Azhakin Chirippu)
Pattukkottai Kalyana Sundaram – Eettuppadippu
Vaigai Selvi – En Veettu Rojappu
Chenniyappanaar- Su – Puratchi Ontru Pookkattum
Module II Short Story
Cheranattu Chirukathikal (2, 4, 6, 8, 10)

Module III Drama
Aravaan – S. Ramakrishnan
Module IV Pothuk Katturai Ezhuthuthal
Writing of various types of Essays on Ilakkiyam,Varalaaru, Payanam, Aalumai,

Suzhaliyal & Aayvukkatturaikal
Reference Books
1. Murasu - Bharathiyaar, Bharatiyar Kavithaikal, Sura
publication,Chennai,5th Ed. 2012

2. Senthamarai – Bharathidasan, Azhakin Sirippu
3. Ettupadippu – Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram, Pavai Publication, Chennai –

5Th Edition, 2014.
4. Envettu Rojappu- Vaikai Selvi , Kavitha Publication, Chennai, 1st Edition,

2010
5. Puratchi Ondru Pookkattum- Su. Chenniyappanar, Madhavi Ilango

Publication, Chennai, 1st Edition, 2016
6. Cheranattu Sirukathaikal – Tamil Sangam (Sirukathia Thoguppu) Aithinai

Pathippagam, Chennai
7. Aravaan - S. Ramakrishnan, Uiyirmei Publication.

each)
Total
87
Marks : 80
SECOND SEMESTER (RESTRUCTURED B.Sc.) DEGREE EXAMINATION
TM Language Naveena Tamil II 4 5Hrs/Week
1211.3 Course IV Credits
Additional
Language II
Aims/Objectives
To introduce the students about Modern Tamil literature
Module I Poetry
Na. Piccamoorthy - Kaattu Vaaththu
Abdul rahman - Kuruttu damayanthi
Sirpi Balasubramaniam - Malayaalak kaatru
Mu. Metha - Puthukkavithai
Gnaanakkooththan - Parsil vaazhkkai
Suganthi Subramaniam - Ovvoru Kanavum
S. Vaitheeswaran - Nagara Suvarkal
Amutha Bharathi - Pullippookal
Sukumaran - Snehaththukku enna niram (Sukatha Kumari)
Pen Vazhikal - Sukumaran
Module II Novel
Iravuccudar – R. choodamani
Module III Essays (Prose)
Natamaatum Nizhalkal - S.Ramakrishnan
Pen Viduthalaikku Bharathiyin Panku- Dr. S. Rajendran
Pin Naveethathuvamum Penniyamum - M.G. Suresh
Pazhanthamizh ilakkiyangalin kaalam - Thulasi Ramaswamy
Muthamizhum Ariviyal Thamizum - Dr. M. Meeran Pillai
Module IV Translation from English to Tamil & Tamil to English
Reference Books
Kattuvathu – Na. Pichamoorthy Kavithaigal
Kuruttu Damayanthi – Abdul Rehman,Palveedhi, National Publication, Chennai 3 rd

Edition
Malayala Kattru – Sirpi Balasubramaniam, Oru Gramathu Nadhi Kavithai

Thoguppu, Kavitha Publication, Chennai, 1st Edition (1998)
Puthukkavithai – Mu. Metha , Oorvalam
Parsil Vazhkkai – Njanakoothan Kavithaikal
Oovvoru Kanavum – Suganthi Subrmaniam
Nagar Chuvarkal – S. Vaitheeswaran (Kavithai Thoguppu, 1st Edition, 1994)
Pullippookkal – Amutha Bharathi, Narmada Publication, Chennai, 1st Edition, 1994
Pen Vazhikal – Sukumaran, Kalaichuvadu Publication, 1st Edition, 2007
Module II Novel
Iravuchudar – R. Choodamani, Kalaichuvadu Publication, 2010
Module III Novel
Nadamadum Nizhalkal – S. Ramakrishnan, Kathavilasam, Vikatan Publication
89
Pin Naveenathuvamum Penniyamum – M.G. Suresh, Adaiyalam Publishers,
Chennai
Pazhanthamizh Illakkiyankalin Koalam – Vizhikal Pathippagam, Chennai, 1 st

Edition, 2014
Muthamizhum Ariviyal Thamizhum – Dr. M.M. Meeran Pillai, Perun Thamizhiyal,

Bharatham Publication, Trivandrum First Edition, 2007.
Schemes of Question Paper
1. Very short answer 10 Questions - All are to be answered (one Mark Each)
2. Short answer, 8 out of 10 Questions - ( 2 marks each)
Total Marks : 80
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DEGREE PROGRAMME IN

Under Choice Based Credit and Semester

Revised Syllabus will be applicable for

2018 Admission (1 to VI Semesters)

2017 Admission (III to VI Semesters)

2016 Admission (V & VI Semesters)

SCHEME & SYLLABUS FOR THE FIRST DEGREE

2. Summary of Courses in Tamil

Course Course Type No. of Credits Lecture

c) Tamil (for Already 2 8 10

Re-structured streams: B.Sc)

3. Outline of Courses (Addl. Language Tamil for B.A/B.Sc. and B.Com.)

1111. 1 (Addl. Language I) (Communicative

1211. 1 (Addl. Language II)

1411 (Addl. Language IV) Tamil

111. 2 (Addl. Language I)

1211. 2 (Addl. Language II)

1111. 3 (Addl. Language I)

1211. 3 (Addl. Language II)

Course Course Type Courses Title Credits Lecture

TM Core Course IV Idaikaala 4 5

TM Core Course VI Sanga IIakkiyam 4 4

4. Semester – Wise Breakup

EN Language Course III 4 5

1211 (English II)

1212 (English III )

1211. 1 (Additional Language II)

1311 (English IV)

1411 (Additional Language IV)

TM Core Course VI Sanga Ilakkiyam 4 4

VI TM Core Course XIV Ilakkiya Thiranaaivu 3 4

FIRST SEMESTER B.A/BSc. DEGREE EXAMINATION

TM Language Course II Puzhanku Tamil 3 4Hrs/W

1. To Familiarize with grammatical and technical vocabularies in the different

2. To perfect the mastery of Tamil with efficient communicative and expressive

Otrupizhai thirutham – vallezhthu mikumidam – vallezhuth mikaidam –

Translation – definition – necessity – Types – Tamil to English Translation –

Essay – definition – structure – Introduction – Body conclusion - Types –

Political, Literary, Economical, Arts, Bhakthi –Discussions – Uraikkovai –

1. Pechalaraka - A.K. Paranthamanar

3. Neengalum Pechalaragalam - Kumari Anandan,

5. Mozhipeyarppiyal uth - Sethumani Maniyan

6. Mozhipeyarppiyal - S.Shanmugha Velayutham

8. Mozhipeyarpial - Na.Murugasa Pandian

9. AnRaada Vazhvil - MANAVAI MOSTAPPA,Meera

10. Pizhaiyintri Ezhutha - Pulavar Senthurai Muthu

11. Kaditham Ezhuthum - Venkat Rao Balu,Puthiya Puthaka Ulakam,

12. Vanika Kadithangal - S.Rajendran,Pavani Publication

13. Kadithangal - Rajendran S,Devi Publications

14. Kathai kalai - Akhilan,Sivaprakasam Publications,

15. Nner Kaanalukku - Ramaraju A R,Thamarai Publications

16. Padaippaattal Thirani - Pasumai Kumar,Thamarai Publication

2. Short answer question – 8 out of 12 questions to be answered (2 marks

3. Short essay question – 6 out of 9 questions to be answered (4 marks each)

4. Long essay – 2 out of 4 questions to be answered (15 mark each)

FIRST SEMESTER B.A DEGREE EXAMINATIONS

TM Core Ikkaala 2 6 Hrs/Week

1141 Course I Ilakkiyam Credits

Long Poems & Poetical Drama

1. Kannan En Thozhan -Kannan Pattu - Bharathiyar