PAPER-I
Answers must be written in Malayalam
Section-A
Unit 1 Early phase of Malayalam Language:
1.1 Various theories : origin from proto Dravidian , Tamil Sanskrit.
1.2 Relation between Tamil and Malyalam : Six nayas of A.R. Rajarajavarma.
1.3 Pattu school – definition , Ramacharitam , later pattu works – Niranam works and Krishnagatha.
Unit 2- Linguistic features of :
2.1 Manipravalam- definition Language of early manipravala works – Champu, Sandesakavya, Chandrotsava, minor works, Later Manipravala works – medieval Champu and Attakkatha.
2.2 Folklore – Southern and Northern ballads, Mappila songs.
2.3 Early Malayalam prose- Bhashakautaliyam, Brahmandapuranam, Attaprakaram, Kramadipika and nambian- tamil.
Unit 3- Satandardisation of Malayalam :
3.1 Peculiarities of the language of Pana , Kilippattu and Tullal.
3.2 Contributions of indigenous and European missionaries to Malayalam.
3.3 Characteristics of contemporary Malayalam : Malayalam as administravie language. Language of scientific and technical literature- media language.
Section-B
Literary History
Unit 4- Ancient and Medheval Literature :
4.1 Pattu – Ramacharitam, Niranam works and Krishnagatha.
4.2 Manipravalam- early and medieval manipravala works including attakkatha and champu.
4.3 Folk literature .
4.4 Kilippattu, Tullal and mahakavya.
Unit 5- Modern Literature – Poetry
5.1 Venmani poets and contemporaries.
5.2 The advent of Romanticism Poetry of Kavitraya i.e. Asan, Ulloor and Vallathol
5.3 Poetry after Kavtraya.
5.4 Modernism in Malayalam poetry.
Unit 6- Modern Literature – Prose
6.1 Drama
6.2 Novel
6.3 Short story
6.4 Biography , travelogue , essay and criticiam.
PAPER-II
Answers must be written in Malayalam
This paper will require first hand reading of the texts prescribed and is designed to test candidate’s critical ability.
Section –A
Unit-1
1.1 Ramacharitam- Patalam 1.
1.2 Kannassaramayanam- Balakandam first 25 stanzas.
1.3 Unnunilisandesam- Purvabhagam 25 slokas including Prastavana
1.4 Mahabharatham Kilippattu- Bhishmaparvam..
Unit-2
2.1 Kumaran Asan – Chintavisthayaya Sita.
2.2 Vailoppolli- Kutiyozhikkal.
2.3 G. Sankara Kurup- Perunthachan.
2.4 N. V. Krishna Variar- Tivandiyile Patte.
Unit-3
3.1 ONV- Bhumikkoru Charamagitam
3.2 Ayyappa Panicker – Kurukshetram.
3.3Akkitteam- Pandathe Messanthi
Attur Ravivaram- Megharupan.
Section-B
Unit-4
4.1 O. Chanthu Menon- Indulekha
4.2 Thakazhy – Chemmin.
4.3 O.V. Vijayan- Khasakkinte Ithihasam.
Unit- 5
5.1 M.t.Vasudevan Nair- Vanaprastham (Collection)
5.2 N.S. Madhavan- Higvitta (Collection)
5.3 C.J.Thomas – 1128-il Crime 27
Unit-6
6.1 Kuttikrishna marar- Bharataparyatanam
6.2 M.K. Sanu- Nakshatrangalute Snehabhajanam
6.3 V.T. Bhattathirippad – Kannirum Kinavum.
KONKANI
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Answers must be written in Konkani
Section –A
History of Konkani Language:
(i) Origin and development of the language & Influences on it.
(ii) Major variants of Konkani & their linguistic features.
(iii) Grammatical and lexicographic work in Konkani , including a study of cases, adverbs , indeclinables and voices.
(iv) Old Standard Konkani , New Standard & standardization Problems.
Section –B
History of Konkani Literature :
Candidates would be expected to be well acquainted with Konkani literature and its social and cultural background and consider the problems and issues arising out of them.
(i) History of Konkani literature from its probable source to the present times , with emphasis on its major works , writers and movements.
(ii) Social and cultural background of the making Konkani literature from time to time.
(iii) India and Western influences on Konkani literature from the earliest to modern times .
(iv) Modern literary trends in the various genres and regions including a study of Konkani folklore.
PAPER-II
Answers must be written in Konkani
Textual Criticism of Konkani Literature
The paper will be designed to test candidate’s critical and analytical abilities. Candidates would be expected to be well –acquinted with Konkani Literature and required to have a first –hand reading of the following texts:
Section-A
Prose
1.(a) Konkani Mansagangotri (excluding poetry) ed. By Prof . olivinho Gomes
(b) Old Konkani language and literature –thd Portugtese Rold
2.(a) Otmo Denvcharak –a novdel by A.V. da Cruz.
(b) Vadoll ani Varem- A novel by Antonio Pareira.
(c) Devache Kurpen –a novel by V J P Saldanha.
3.(a) Vijralikhani Shenoy Goem – bab- An anthology –ed by Shantaram Varde Valavalikar.
(b) Konkani Lalit Niband – Essays –ed-by Shyam Verenkar
(c) Teen Dasakam – An I Anthology- ed. By Chandrakant Keni.
4.(a) Demand –Drama – by Pundalik Naik
(b) Kadambini-A miscellany of modern Prose – ed. By Prof . OJF Gomes & Smt. P.S. Tadkodkar.
(c) Ratha Tujeo Ghudieo – by Smt. Jayanti Naik.
Section-B
Poetry
1.(a) Ev ani Mori : Poetry by Eduardo Bruno de Souza.
(b) Abravanchem Yadnyadan- by Luis Mascarenhas.
2.(a) Godde Ramayan –ed , by R.K. Rao
(b) Ratnahar I & II- collection of poems- ed . R.V. Pandit.
3.(a) Zayo Zuyo-poems- Manohar L. Sardessai.
(b) Kanadi Mati Konkani Kavi- Anthology of Poems- ed Pratap Naik.
4.(a) Adrushatache Kalle- Poems by Pandurang Bhangui.
(b) Yaman- Poems by Madhav Borkar.
Answers must be written in Konkani
Section –A
History of Konkani Language:
(i) Origin and development of the language & Influences on it.
(ii) Major variants of Konkani & their linguistic features.
(iii) Grammatical and lexicographic work in Konkani , including a study of cases, adverbs , indeclinables and voices.
(iv) Old Standard Konkani , New Standard & standardization Problems.
Section –B
History of Konkani Literature :
Candidates would be expected to be well acquainted with Konkani literature and its social and cultural background and consider the problems and issues arising out of them.
(i) History of Konkani literature from its probable source to the present times , with emphasis on its major works , writers and movements.
(ii) Social and cultural background of the making Konkani literature from time to time.
(iii) India and Western influences on Konkani literature from the earliest to modern times .
(iv) Modern literary trends in the various genres and regions including a study of Konkani folklore.
PAPER-II
Answers must be written in Konkani
Textual Criticism of Konkani Literature
The paper will be designed to test candidate’s critical and analytical abilities. Candidates would be expected to be well –acquinted with Konkani Literature and required to have a first –hand reading of the following texts:
Section-A
Prose
1.(a) Konkani Mansagangotri (excluding poetry) ed. By Prof . olivinho Gomes
(b) Old Konkani language and literature –thd Portugtese Rold
2.(a) Otmo Denvcharak –a novdel by A.V. da Cruz.
(b) Vadoll ani Varem- A novel by Antonio Pareira.
(c) Devache Kurpen –a novel by V J P Saldanha.
3.(a) Vijralikhani Shenoy Goem – bab- An anthology –ed by Shantaram Varde Valavalikar.
(b) Konkani Lalit Niband – Essays –ed-by Shyam Verenkar
(c) Teen Dasakam – An I Anthology- ed. By Chandrakant Keni.
4.(a) Demand –Drama – by Pundalik Naik
(b) Kadambini-A miscellany of modern Prose – ed. By Prof . OJF Gomes & Smt. P.S. Tadkodkar.
(c) Ratha Tujeo Ghudieo – by Smt. Jayanti Naik.
Section-B
Poetry
1.(a) Ev ani Mori : Poetry by Eduardo Bruno de Souza.
(b) Abravanchem Yadnyadan- by Luis Mascarenhas.
2.(a) Godde Ramayan –ed , by R.K. Rao
(b) Ratnahar I & II- collection of poems- ed . R.V. Pandit.
3.(a) Zayo Zuyo-poems- Manohar L. Sardessai.
(b) Kanadi Mati Konkani Kavi- Anthology of Poems- ed Pratap Naik.
4.(a) Adrushatache Kalle- Poems by Pandurang Bhangui.
(b) Yaman- Poems by Madhav Borkar.
KASHMIRI
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Answers must be written in Kashmhri
Section- A
1. Genealogical relationship of the Kashmiri Language : various theories.
2. Areas of occurrence and dialects (geographical / social)
3. Phonology and grammar:
(i)Vowel and consonant system;
(ii) Nouns and pronouns with various case inflections;
(iii) Verbs : various types and tenses.
4. Syntactic structure :
(i) Simple, active and declarative statements;
(ii) Coordination;
(iii)Relativsation.
Section-B
1. Kashmiri literature in the 14th century (Socio- cultural and intellectual background with special reference to Lal Dyad and Sheikhul Alam)
2. Nineteenth century Kashmiri literature (development of various genres: vatsun; ghazal; and mathnavi).
3. Kashmiri literature in the first half of the twentieth century (with special reference to Mahjooor and Azad; various literary influences).
4. Modern Kashmiri literature (with special reference to the development of the short story, drama , novel and nazm).
PAPER-II
Answers must be written in Kashmiri
Section-A
1.Intensive study of Kashmiri poetry upto the nineteenth century.
(i) Lal Dyad
(ii) Sheikhul Aalam
(iii) Habba Khatoon
2.Kashmiri poetry : 19th Century
(i) Mahmood Gami (Vatsans)
(ii) Maqbool Shah (Gulrez)
(iii) Rasool Mir (Ghazals)
(iv) Abdul Ahad Nadim (N’at)
(v) Krishanjoo Razdn (Shiv Lagun)
(vi) Sufi Poets (Text in Sanglaab , published by the Deptt. Of Kashmiri, University of Kashmir)
3. Twentieth Century Kashmiri poetry (text in Azich Kashir Shairi, published by the Deptt. Of Kashmiri, University of Kashmir)
4. Literary criticism and research work : development and various trends.
Section –B
1.An analytical study of the short story in kashmiri.
(i) Afsana Majmu’a published by the Deptt. Of Kashmiri , University of Kashmir.
(ii) Kashur Afsana Az, published by the Sahitya Akademi
(iii) Hamasar Kashur Afsana , published by the Sahitya Akademi
The following short story writers only : Akhtar Mohi-ud- Din, Amin Kamil, Hari Krishan Kaul, Hraday Kaul Bharti, Bansi Nirdosh , Gulshan Majid.
2.Novel in Karhmiri
(i) mujrim by G.N. Fowhar
(ii) Larun- lvan llyibhun , (Kashmiri version of Tolstou’s The Death of lvan liyich (Published by Kashmiri Deptt).
3. Drama in kashmiri
(i) Natuk Kariv Band, by Hari krishan kaul
(ii) Ok Angy Natuk, ed, motilal Keemu. Published by Sahitya Akademi.
(iii) Razi Oedipus, tr. Naji Munawar, published by Sahitya Akademi.
4. Kashmiri Folk Literature:
(i) Kashur Luki Theatre by Mohammad Subhan Bhagat, published by Deptt. Of Kashmiri, University of Kashmir.
(ii) Kashiry Luki Beeth (all volumes) published by the J & K Cultural Academy.
Answers must be written in Kashmhri
Section- A
1. Genealogical relationship of the Kashmiri Language : various theories.
2. Areas of occurrence and dialects (geographical / social)
3. Phonology and grammar:
(i)Vowel and consonant system;
(ii) Nouns and pronouns with various case inflections;
(iii) Verbs : various types and tenses.
4. Syntactic structure :
(i) Simple, active and declarative statements;
(ii) Coordination;
(iii)Relativsation.
Section-B
1. Kashmiri literature in the 14th century (Socio- cultural and intellectual background with special reference to Lal Dyad and Sheikhul Alam)
2. Nineteenth century Kashmiri literature (development of various genres: vatsun; ghazal; and mathnavi).
3. Kashmiri literature in the first half of the twentieth century (with special reference to Mahjooor and Azad; various literary influences).
4. Modern Kashmiri literature (with special reference to the development of the short story, drama , novel and nazm).
PAPER-II
Answers must be written in Kashmiri
Section-A
1.Intensive study of Kashmiri poetry upto the nineteenth century.
(i) Lal Dyad
(ii) Sheikhul Aalam
(iii) Habba Khatoon
2.Kashmiri poetry : 19th Century
(i) Mahmood Gami (Vatsans)
(ii) Maqbool Shah (Gulrez)
(iii) Rasool Mir (Ghazals)
(iv) Abdul Ahad Nadim (N’at)
(v) Krishanjoo Razdn (Shiv Lagun)
(vi) Sufi Poets (Text in Sanglaab , published by the Deptt. Of Kashmiri, University of Kashmir)
3. Twentieth Century Kashmiri poetry (text in Azich Kashir Shairi, published by the Deptt. Of Kashmiri, University of Kashmir)
4. Literary criticism and research work : development and various trends.
Section –B
1.An analytical study of the short story in kashmiri.
(i) Afsana Majmu’a published by the Deptt. Of Kashmiri , University of Kashmir.
(ii) Kashur Afsana Az, published by the Sahitya Akademi
(iii) Hamasar Kashur Afsana , published by the Sahitya Akademi
The following short story writers only : Akhtar Mohi-ud- Din, Amin Kamil, Hari Krishan Kaul, Hraday Kaul Bharti, Bansi Nirdosh , Gulshan Majid.
2.Novel in Karhmiri
(i) mujrim by G.N. Fowhar
(ii) Larun- lvan llyibhun , (Kashmiri version of Tolstou’s The Death of lvan liyich (Published by Kashmiri Deptt).
3. Drama in kashmiri
(i) Natuk Kariv Band, by Hari krishan kaul
(ii) Ok Angy Natuk, ed, motilal Keemu. Published by Sahitya Akademi.
(iii) Razi Oedipus, tr. Naji Munawar, published by Sahitya Akademi.
4. Kashmiri Folk Literature:
(i) Kashur Luki Theatre by Mohammad Subhan Bhagat, published by Deptt. Of Kashmiri, University of Kashmir.
(ii) Kashiry Luki Beeth (all volumes) published by the J & K Cultural Academy.
KANNADA
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Answers must be written in Kannada
SECTION-A
A.History of Kannada Language – What is Language ? General characteristics of Language . Dravidian Family of Language and its specific features, Antiquity of Kannada Language , Different Phases of its Development .
Dialects of Kannada Language – Regional and Social Various aspects of development of Kannada Language – phonological and Semantic changes. Language borrowing .
B.History of Kannada Literature- Ancient Kannada literature- Influence and Trends . Poets for study- Specified poets from Pampa to Ratnakara Varni are to be studied in the light of contents , form and expression – Pampa , Janna, Nagachandra .
Medieval Kannada literature- Influence and Trends.
Vachana literature – Basavanna, Akka Mahadevi.
Medieval Poets- Harihara, Raghavanka, Kumar- Vyasa.
Dasa literature – Purandra and Kanaka. Sangataya- Ratnakaravarni.
C.Modern Kannada literature- Influence, trends and ideologies, Navodaya, Pragatishila, Navya, Dalita and Bandaya.
SECTION-B
A.Poetics and literary criticism- Definition and concepts of poetry- Word, Meaning , Alankara, Reeti, Rasa, Dhwani, Auchitya. Interpretations of Rasa Sutra . Modern Trends of literary criticism- Formalist , Historical , Marxist, Feminist, Post- colonial criticism.
Answers must be written in Kannada
SECTION-A
A.History of Kannada Language – What is Language ? General characteristics of Language . Dravidian Family of Language and its specific features, Antiquity of Kannada Language , Different Phases of its Development .
Dialects of Kannada Language – Regional and Social Various aspects of development of Kannada Language – phonological and Semantic changes. Language borrowing .
B.History of Kannada Literature- Ancient Kannada literature- Influence and Trends . Poets for study- Specified poets from Pampa to Ratnakara Varni are to be studied in the light of contents , form and expression – Pampa , Janna, Nagachandra .
Medieval Kannada literature- Influence and Trends.
Vachana literature – Basavanna, Akka Mahadevi.
Medieval Poets- Harihara, Raghavanka, Kumar- Vyasa.
Dasa literature – Purandra and Kanaka. Sangataya- Ratnakaravarni.
C.Modern Kannada literature- Influence, trends and ideologies, Navodaya, Pragatishila, Navya, Dalita and Bandaya.
SECTION-B
A.Poetics and literary criticism- Definition and concepts of poetry- Word, Meaning , Alankara, Reeti, Rasa, Dhwani, Auchitya. Interpretations of Rasa Sutra . Modern Trends of literary criticism- Formalist , Historical , Marxist, Feminist, Post- colonial criticism.
B.Cultural History of Karnataka- Contribution of Dynasties to the culture of Karnataka- Chalukyas of Badami and kalyani , Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara rules , in literary context. Major religions of Karnataka and their cultural contributions.
Arts of Karnataka- Sculpture , Architecture ,Painting , Music, Dance-in the literary context.
Unification of Karnataka and its impact on Kannada literature.
PAPER-II
Answers must be written in Kannada
The paper will require first- hand reading of the Texts prescribed and will be designed to test the critical ability of the candidates.
SECTION-A
A. Old Kannada Literature:
1.Vikramaarjuna Vijaya of Pampa (cantos 12 & 13), (Mysore University Pub.)
2.Vaddaraadhane (Sukumaraswamyia Kathe, Vidyutchorana Kathe)
B.Medieval Kannada Literature:
1.Vachana Kammata, Ed. K. Marulasiddappa K. R. Nagaraj (Bangalore University Pub.)
2.Janapriya Kanakasamputa, Ed. D. Javare Gowda (Kannada and Culture Directorate Bangalore).
3.Nambiyannana Ragale, Ed. T. N. Sreekantaiah (Ta. Vem. Smaraka Grantha Male, Mysore).
4.Kumaravyasa Bharata- Karna Parva (Mysore University).
5.Bharatesha Vaibhava Sangraha, Ed. Ta. Su. Shama Rao (Mysore University).
SECTION-B
A.Modern Kannada Literature .
1.Poetry- Hosagannada Kavite, Ed, G.H Nayak (Kannada Saahitya Parishattu, Bangalore).
2.Novel- Bettada Jeeva- Shivarama Karanta Madhavi- Arupama Niranjana Odalaala- Devenuru Mahadeva.
3.Short Story- kannada Sanna Kathegalu, Ed. G. H. Nayak (Sahitya Academy , New Delhi).
4.Drama – Shudra Tapaswi- Kuvempu- Tughalak- Girish Karnad.
5.Vichara Saahitya- Devaru- A. N. Moorty Rao (Pub ; D.V.K. Moorty, Mysore).
B.Folk Literature:
1.Janapada Swaroopa- Dr. H.N. Nayak. (Ta Vem. Smaraka Grantha Male, Mysore).
2.Janapada Geetaanjaili – Ed. D. Javare Gowda. (Pub: Sahitya Academy, New Delhi.)
3.Kannada Janapada Kathegalu- Ed, J.S. Paramashivaiah, (Mysore university).
4.Beedi Makkalu Beledo, Ed, Kalegowda Nagavara (Pub : Bangalore University).
5.Savirada Ogatugalu- Ed. S. G. Imrapura.
Arts of Karnataka- Sculpture , Architecture ,Painting , Music, Dance-in the literary context.
Unification of Karnataka and its impact on Kannada literature.
PAPER-II
Answers must be written in Kannada
The paper will require first- hand reading of the Texts prescribed and will be designed to test the critical ability of the candidates.
SECTION-A
A. Old Kannada Literature:
1.Vikramaarjuna Vijaya of Pampa (cantos 12 & 13), (Mysore University Pub.)
2.Vaddaraadhane (Sukumaraswamyia Kathe, Vidyutchorana Kathe)
B.Medieval Kannada Literature:
1.Vachana Kammata, Ed. K. Marulasiddappa K. R. Nagaraj (Bangalore University Pub.)
2.Janapriya Kanakasamputa, Ed. D. Javare Gowda (Kannada and Culture Directorate Bangalore).
3.Nambiyannana Ragale, Ed. T. N. Sreekantaiah (Ta. Vem. Smaraka Grantha Male, Mysore).
4.Kumaravyasa Bharata- Karna Parva (Mysore University).
5.Bharatesha Vaibhava Sangraha, Ed. Ta. Su. Shama Rao (Mysore University).
SECTION-B
A.Modern Kannada Literature .
1.Poetry- Hosagannada Kavite, Ed, G.H Nayak (Kannada Saahitya Parishattu, Bangalore).
2.Novel- Bettada Jeeva- Shivarama Karanta Madhavi- Arupama Niranjana Odalaala- Devenuru Mahadeva.
3.Short Story- kannada Sanna Kathegalu, Ed. G. H. Nayak (Sahitya Academy , New Delhi).
4.Drama – Shudra Tapaswi- Kuvempu- Tughalak- Girish Karnad.
5.Vichara Saahitya- Devaru- A. N. Moorty Rao (Pub ; D.V.K. Moorty, Mysore).
B.Folk Literature:
1.Janapada Swaroopa- Dr. H.N. Nayak. (Ta Vem. Smaraka Grantha Male, Mysore).
2.Janapada Geetaanjaili – Ed. D. Javare Gowda. (Pub: Sahitya Academy, New Delhi.)
3.Kannada Janapada Kathegalu- Ed, J.S. Paramashivaiah, (Mysore university).
4.Beedi Makkalu Beledo, Ed, Kalegowda Nagavara (Pub : Bangalore University).
5.Savirada Ogatugalu- Ed. S. G. Imrapura.
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