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Structure of the Syllabus:

Semester Name of the Paner Credits Pass/Honours

Filst Semester Elective Paper-l
(Prose, Traditional
and Modern Poetry. 4 Eiective i l-lonours
Rhetoric and
Prosodv)
Second Semester Elective Paper-ll
(Traditional and 4 Elective / Honours
Ir4odern Drama)
Third Sernester E lective Paper-
II I(History of
Garo 4 Elective / Flonours
L iterpture Proverbs,
P lrases & Essay)
Fourth Sernester I{onours Paper-lV
(Prose & Fiction) 4 Flonours

l\4ll (Pass)
4 Elective
Fifth Semester Honours Paper -V
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lOrai Narratives) l'lonours
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(Poetry) +
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I-lonours

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Sixth Semester ( Literarl' Criticism +

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l-{onotrrs
&Corlposition )
l{onours Paper-VIII
(Flistory of Garo 4 [{onours
Langr,rage and
Grammar)

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UNDER GRADUATE SYLLABUS FOR SEMETER SYSTEM

Detailed Syllabus (GARO)

SEMESTER -I
ELECTIVE PAPER I (PROSE, TRADITIONAL AND MODERN POETRY,
RHETORIC AND PROSODY) 4 Credits - 100 Marks

Objectives: This paper will be an introduction to -

. Various types of orally transmitted Caro poetry, prose and their characteristics
r Themes and styles of modern Garo poets
o The devices of rhetoric and prosody used in poetry

Unit - 1: Prose - 25 Marks

Text Book:
MihirN. Sangma: Maniani Bictik. Tura Book Roorn, Tura, 1982 (8th Ed.)

Unit -2: Traclitional Poetry - 25 Marks

I'ext Book:
Harendra W. Marak : A'chik Aganbeu'alrang (Original Tales o{the Garos).
NEHU Publications, Shillong, 1983 (2"d Ed.)
Pices to be read:
l. Mande aro Chatchi De'a
v2. Dimrimbri Palwang A'dingko Katchini Anti l(aa
p3. Jumang Matpu Nika
,.4. Congani Kilbolma Supea
J. Churugala aro Sasat So'a

Unit-3: Modern Poetry - 25 Marl<s

Text Book:
Lindrid D.Shira : A'chik Pocclorang. L,D.Shira (compiler), Garo Hills Book Emporium,
Tura, 1994 (3'd Ed.)
Pieces to bc read:
l. lr4ikjurnang A'gilsak - Jonrnoni D.Shira
2. Angni Gisik - Couplane C.Momin
3. Matgrik Mil'arn Sepi Gitcham - Johirrdra Ch.Marak
4. Ketket Rim'bo - I(.D.Shira
5. Chengoni Manderang - M.R.Sangrna.
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i' gnit - 4: Rhetoric and Prosody 25 Marks

Text Book:
Viola Sonatchi B. Sangma: Rhetoric & Prbso$t. Author, Tura, (year not
rnentioned)

Suggested Reading:
1. N:D.R. Chandra & A.J. Sebastian : Literary Terms in Poetry. Authorpress,
New Delhi, 2001.
2. Julius L.R.Marak: Atchu Antbini Kubisring. Author, Rongieng, 2004.
3. Lindrid D.Shira: Gisik Matgrilvang. Aulhor, Tura,l993 (2'd Ed.)
4. CarolineR.Marak'. Influenceof EnglistronGaroPoetry.ScholarPublishingHouse,
(P) Ltd., New Delhi, 1985.
5. Cilbirt K. Marak : Ang' Gisik Kuani.ng Bidol -1. Author, Tura,20A2. :

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ELECTIVE PAPER _ II: TP-4.DITIOI{AL AND MODERN DRAMA 4 CTEditS . lOO MATKS

Objectives: The objective of this paper is lo introduce str.rdents to traditiorlal drama and
modern drama.

Traditional Drama (Unit I & II):

Unit-l -25Marks
Text Book:
Llrvellyn R.Marak: Dikki Part--.LGaroHillsBookEmporium.Tura, 1988(2"dEd.)

Unit - 2
Text Book: - 25 Marks
Llwellyn R. Marak : Dikki Part - 11. Author. Tura. 1996 (2-d Ed.)

Modern Drama (Unit III & IV):

Unit - 3 - 25 Marks
Text Book:
Lindrid D.Shira : Sftul Master. Caro Hills Book Ernporium, Tura, 1994 (2"d Ed.)

Unit-4 -25Marks
Text Book:
Keneth M. Momin : Nokdang. Graciefields K. Marak, Tura, 1988 (2"d Ed.).
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Suggested Reading:

l. James H. Pickering
& : Litersture, Macrnillan Publishing Company,
Jeffrey D.Hoeper

2. R. A. Scott-James: The Making of Literature. Alied Publishers, New Delhi, 1963.

3. Julius L.R.Marak : Serejing aro Waljan. Clarinda G.Momin, Rongjeng, 1988.

4. : Aje aro Gilje. Author. Rongjeng, 1984.

5. Caroline R. Marak: Garo Literature,.Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, 2002.

SEMESTER - III

ELECTIVE PAPER.III: HISTORY OF GARO LITERATURE, PROVERBS, PHRASES

& BSSAY 4 Credits - 100 Marks

Objectives: The objective of this paper is to introduce students to the history of Garo literature
from traditional oral literature and the beginning of written literature up to the
3'dquarter of the 20th century. Proverbs and phrases are to be studied as important
components of Garo language and literature.

Unit History of Garo Literature (Chapter I-V)

l: - 25 Marks
Text Booksl
Milton S. Sangma: History of Garo Literature.NEHU Publications, Shillong, 1992 (2"d Ed.)

Unit 2: History of Garo Literature (Chapter VI-VIII)

- - 25 Marks
Milton S. Sangma: History of Garo Literiture.NEHU Publications, Shillong, lgg2(2'd Ed)

Unit - 3: - 25 Marks
Text Book:
Lindrid D. Shira: Gisik Matgrilvang. Author, Tura,2005 (l't Ed.)

Unit - 4: Proverbs & Phrases and 4ssay - 25 Marks

Text Books:
L Milton S,Sangma & Julius L.R.Marak: Aganme'apa. Authors, Tura, 1989 (2"d Ed.).
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f' 2. Keneth M.Momin : A.chik Composition, D.V.S Publishers, Guwahati, 2002 (6th Ed.)

3. Winnish K.Sangma: A'chik,Kattarang. Author, Tura,2002(3'd Ed.).

Suggested Reading:
1. A. Playfair : The Garos. United Publishers, Gauhati, 1975.
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2. G.A. Grierson: Linguistic Survey o.f India, Vol.lil. Govt, of lndia, Central
Publication Branch, Calcutta, t903-1928.

3. Keneth M. Momin(Com, & Ed.) : A'chikniChanchibewale Seanirang. Tura Book Room,

Tura, 2007 (2'd Ed).

4. Milton S.Sangma & Julius L.R.NIarak: Ku'jikse. M.M.Book Point, Tura, 2003.

5. Caroline R.Marak: Garo Literature. Sahitl'a Akademi, New Delhi, 2002.

6. M. S, Sangma : Atchu Ambini ivla'ambi. Tura, Tura Book Room, 2005.

SEMESTER _ IV
;;/ Modern Indian Language (M.I.L.) 4 Credits -t00 Marks

Objectives: The objective of this paper is to introduce to the students to traditional and
modern Garo poetry, drama. fiction. etc,

Unit - 1:1 Traditional and Morlern Garo Poetry - 25 Marks

Text Book:
Harendra W. Marak : A'chikAganbev,alrang (Original Tales of the Garos),
NEHU Publications, 1983 (2"d Ed.)

. Pieces to be read:
l. Dakgipa Rabuga
2. Sambolrangni Chachenga
3. Wangala
4. Matdoka ba Matchu Den'a
5. Sa'rao Krita
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Text Book:
Evelyn R. Marak: Chimonggimin A'chik Ku'rttng. Herilla B.Sangma, Tura l97l (1" Ed.)

Pieces to be read:
l. O A'chik Song - Evelyn R. Ivlarak
2. Bilsi Gital- H.D.W.Momin
3. Do'kua - Tuniram R. Marak
4. Basako? - Jonmoni D.Shira
5. Sigimin Ripengko Gisik Ra'ani - liarnesh R.Marak

Unit - 2: Fiction - 25 Marks

Text f]ooks:
l. Awensing R. Sangma : Dombe Rani. Almega Publications, Tura, 2007 (l't Ed.)
2, Linnie M. Holbrook : An'chichi' Bregimin. L.M.Holbrook, Tura, I 936
3. Wilson K. Marak: Shakespeareni Golporarg (Othello). Miranda Library,
Tura, (year not mentioned)

Unit - 3: Drama - 25 Marks

Text Books:
l. Karnesh R, Marak :
Macbetft (Adaptatiorr). David Ch.Sangma, Tura, (year not
mentioned)
2. Llewellyn R. Marak: Metongbolni Gittim. B.G, Momin, Tura. 1987 (1" Ed.)

Unit - 4: Grammar -25 Marks

E. G. Phillips: A'chik Grammar. Tura Book Room, Tura, l99l (7th Ed,)

Suggested Reading:
I . Mihir N. Sangma : Pagitchamni Kubi,sring . Author, Guwahati,l982
7. Brucellish K.Sangma: Sea,Iotani Bidingo Seanirang. Author, Tura, 2005.
3. William Henry Hudson: An Introduction to the Study of Literatur"e . Kalyani, New
Delhi, (Reprint
1996)
4. Robbins Burling : A Garo Grammar, Deccan College, Post Graduate and Research
Institute, l96l .
5. G.A.Grierson : Linguistic Survey of Indiq. Vol. I, Paft I, Low Price Publications,
Delhi,1927
6. Jobang D,Marak : A'chik Kata (The Garo History). Lawrence K. Marak, Tura, 1982.
7. Robbins Burling :T:he Languageof the Modhupur Mandi (Garo) Vols- I & II.
Promila & Co., Publishers, New Delhi, 2004 (l't Ed).
8. Ramaswami S. & Sethuraman V. S. (Eds,): The English Critical Trudition (An
Anthologt of English Literary Criticism) Vol. 2. Mactnillan,
Chennai, 1978.
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GARO HONOURS PAPERST

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SEMESTER -IV
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FIC]TION _
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HONOURS PAPER _ IV: PROSE AND 4 CTEditS lOO MATKS

Objectives: The paper will serve as an introduction to Prose and Fiction in Garo,

Prose(UnitI&II)
Unit-l -25Marks
Text Books:
Kroshnil D. Sangma : Katta WaLtim. Author, Williamnagar, 2008'

Ilnit-Z -25Marks
Text Book:
Moniram Marak : A'chihi Ma'biding. Author, Tura, 1997 .

Fiction (Unit III & IV)

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Unit - 3 - 25 Marks
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;! Icylian R. Marak : Gamseng. Author. Tura, 1993'
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Unit - 25 Marks
- 4.

Bluwin Ch.Sangma : Dugalgreni Me'chik. D. J. Publications, Tura,20l l.- "f

Suggested Reading:
-i. Ramaswami S. a Sethuraman, V.S. (Eds.) :'the English Critical Tradition (An
Anthologt of English Literary Criticism ) VoL2. MacMillan, Chennai,
1978 (pp.90-l I l).
2. X.J.Kennedy :
An Introduction to Fiction. Harper Collins Publishers, 1991 (5th
Ed.)
3. Brucellish K.Sangma : Sea Jotani Bidingo Seaniraig. Author, Tura, 2005'
4. Simison R.Sangma Bonepani Nokpante. Stephenson R.Sangma, Tura, 2000,
5. Prabodh M. Sangma Do'de Mesarant. Marvina R. Marak, Tura, 2002.
6. Dimbri Matgrik. Bernita R. Marak, Tura. 2009.
HONOURS PAPER - V: ORAL NARRATMS 4 Credits - 100 Marks

Objectives: In this paper, students will be introduced to the characteristic features of oral
narratives, Folklore and its components, mainly folktales and myths.

Unit- 1 .
- 25 Marks
Text Book:
D.S.Rongmuthu : Apasong Agana. Sharona N.Marak, Tura, 1997 (reprinted).

Pier:es to be read:
l. A'ko Doka Chiko Gina
2. Gitingko Ba'ani
3. Misini Dedrang A'ningni Dedrangko Gro Dinga
4. Mandeni Sichenga
5. Susimemani Siani Salo
6. Banggria
7. Wa'alko Ba'a
8. Do'mani Grapa

- 2:
Unit - 25 Marks
D.S,Rongmr,rthu : Apasong, Agana. Sltarona N.Marak, Tura, 1997 (reprinted).

Pieces to be read:
l. Miko Man'chengani
2. A'ba O'e Came Cha'chengani
3, Muniko Man'chenga
4. Marangni Atchia
5. Bisiko Man'chenga
6. Silchiko Man'chenga
7. Danilko Man'chengani
8. Wangalako Dakchengani

Unit-3 -25Marl<s
Text Book:
Aldrich Ch. Momin: A'chikni Ku'andik. Author, Tura, 1985.

Pieces to be read:
l. Man'e Cha'gipa Manderangni Manianirang
2. Gipin Manianirang aro Dakbewalrang
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Unit-4 -25Marks
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F, Text Book:
' Dhoronsing K. Sangma : A'chik Golporang Bak- 1. Author, Tura, Tura Book Room, 1988.

Pieces to be read:
l. ChiPu Na'katok
2. Do'uang
3. Do'kuamung Mese
4. Do'po De'baa
5. Do'de Gitok
6. Kawatte Ku'dikgila
7. Peru Am'pak Kika
8. Nokmana BisiTikja
9. Mat An'chi Pila
10. Mongma aro OkgiPu

Suggested Reading:
1. Jawaharlal Handoo: Folklore an Introduclion. Mysore,Central Institute of
Indian Languages, 1989.
2. Dewansingh S. Rongmuthu: The Folktales of the Garos. Gauhati University, Gauhati,
r 960.

i 3. Dewansingh S,Rongmuthu: The Epic Lore of the Garos. University of Gauhati,

\ Gauhati' 1967'
f 4. Iris Watre Thomas : Music & Musical Instruments of the Garo Tribe of North

'^r:i,l'l':;*iti;"i::;*i)"1'-#'a3ff l;",,,hiGisiko
Irdatsrante H'il'e Ra'bo. Caro Hills Book Emporium,
Tura, i993.
6. SemeriAlva B. Sangma: Rites of Passage in the Garo Oral Literanre. Akansha,
Nerv Delhi, 2012,

HONOURS PAPER VI: POETRY 4 Credits _ IOO Marks

Objectives: The object of this paper is to widen the students' knowledge of poetry
through Tagore's Gitanjali and Garo poetry of 20th &.zfi century.

.Unit - 1: 25 Marks
' Harenda W. Marak: Giranjali (Translated)

Pieces to be read: 1,2,3,9, I l. 14,22,35,52,64,71,84,87,99, 100.

Text Book:
Harendra W. Marak : Gitanjali. M. M. Book Depot, Tura, 1996 (2"d Ed.)
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Unit-z - 25 Marks
Brucellish K. Sangma: . Ku'bisring- 1. Author, Tura,2003 (l'r Ed.)

Pieces to be read:
l. Anga Bebera'a
2. Gitelni Boja
3. Cunni Gopram
4. Rong Gri Mande
5. Salgi Chil'engsa
6. Simteka Gri Gitrang

Unit-3 -25Marks
Text Book:
Brucellish K. Sangma : Ku.bisring - 11. Author, Tura, 2005 (l't Ed.)

Pieces to be read:
l.Tom'tomani Nabaon
2. Ma'ani Bi'ani
3. Balwarang Ku'misia
4. Golap Citchak Balsa
5, San'Jaksi Chikani

Unit- 4 - 25 Marks
Text Book:
Mir K. Marak: Ku'mande Ku'jaleng. Author, Tura, 2008

Pieces to be read:
L Dingchik Gun
2. Chadanrbeni Gisik
3. Aman'Ku'sik
4. Kakket
5. .lotton Ka'an Rama
Suggested Reading:
1. Lindrid D.Shira : Gisik Matgrikrang. Author, Tura,l993 (2"d Ed.).
2, N.D. R. Chandra & A.J. Sebastian :Literary Terms in Poetry. Authorpress, New Delhi,
2001.
3. Caroline R.Marak : A'chik Poetry . Traditional and Moderr. Sahitya Akadenri , New
Delhi, 2012.
4. : InJluence of English on Garo Poelry. Scholar
Publishing House (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 1985.
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HONOURS PAPER VII: HISTORY OF GARO LANGUAGE AND GRAIWIAR :

4 Cred:s-*#fiffi

Objectives: This paper will introduce students to the origin and history of Care@F4Er"
Students will be expected to acquire in-depth knowledge of Garo'&w;,,
Unit - 1: History of Garo Language - 35i*{&

Text Book:
Milton S.Sangma: A'chikkuni Ma'ambi. Author, Tura, 1995 (l't Ed.)(Chapters t- $I" ff'l?

Unit - 2: History of Garo Language ?i *{sk

Text Book:
MiltonS.Sangma: A.chikkuni Ma'ambi. Author, Tura, 1995 (l't Ed.) (Chapters IV" v-,lfl$

Unit - 3: Proverbs & Composition - 25 lb{ses

Texts to be read:
1. Mitton S. Sangma & Julius L.R.Marak i Aganme'apa. Authors, Tura, 1989 (?"d Ed*
2. Keneth M. Momin : A'chikContposition. D.V.S Publishers, Cuwahati,2002t6*Ed-)

Unit - 4: Comprehension and Precis writing - 25 Marks

Unseen passages

Suggested Reading:
I. G.A.Grierson : Linguistic Suney of .tndia. Vol l,Part I, Low Price Publicatioms"
Delhi, 1927
2. Brucellish K.Sangma: Sea-Jotani Bidingo Seanirang. Author, Tura,2005 (1" Ed).
3. Jobang D,Marak : A'chik Kata (The Garo History). Lawrence K. Marak, Tura, 1982.
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4. Robbins Burling : The Language of the Modhupur Mandi (Garo) Vok- I & II
Promila & Co., Publishers, New Delhi, 2004 (l't Ed)
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HONOURSPAPERVIII:LITERARYCRITICISMANDCOMPOSITION
4 Credits - 100 Marks

Otrjectives: This paper will serve as an introduction to -

" (i) ia) important features of literary criticism
pairs
ib) traditional Garo sayings and word
unseen toplcs
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(ii) itudents will be expected to attempt an essay writing on

- 25 Marks
Unit - 1: Garo Literary Criticisnt
Text Book:
Lindrid D. Shira: Literaryt Criticism' Author, Tura' 1995

- 25 Marks
Unit - 2
Text Book:

Milton S. Sangma: SeaJotani Nanta Nantgijttko See Parakatani A'bachenggipa

Bewalrang (Elements of Literary Criticism). Author, fuia,
f 999 (4th Ed')

- 25 Marks
Unit - 3: Proverbs and Phrases

Dhoronsing K. Sangma :' A'chik GolPorang -1, il, ill

Text Boqls:
Dhonronsing K.Sangma '. A'c:hik Gctlporang -1: Author, Tura Book Room'
Tura, 1988

A'chik Golporang.-/1: Author, Tura Bool< Rootn'

Tura, 1la4 lzth Eo.;

A'chik Golporang -11l: Author, Tura Book Rootn'

Tura, 1984 (3'd Ed')

- 25 Marks
Unit - 4: Essal' and Precis Writing
Suggested Reading:
The Making of Literattrre' Allied Publishers, Delhi'
1996'
1. R. A. Scott - James Press'
2. Ingram BYwater Aristotle oi the Art of Poetrl'' Oxfbrd University
New Delhi, i995(2"d Ed).
3. Lawrence Shaffer Literary Criticism. Ivy Publishing House, ", 2001 '
Sea-Jotani llidingo Seinirang. Auihor' Tura, 2005(l'r
Ed)'
4. Brucellish K'Sangma
5. Caroline R.Marak Influence of Engtish on Garo Poetty' Scholar Publishing
House (P) Ltd., New Delhi' 1985'
New
6, B. Prasad .4n lntroduction io English Criticism' Macmillan'
Delhi, 1995(2" Ed)