Department of Dravidian Studies
Constituent Department of Kannada University, Hampi
About Department of Dravidian Studies
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department was functioning as Department of Foreign and Other Indian Languages earlier and since 1998-99 the Department is functioning under the present name. The objective of the Department is to carry out comparative research in the languages, cultures of South India. It also to foster comradeship among South India cultures. The focus of the Department is on Malayalam, Tulu, Tamil and Telugu.
Several research projects pertaining to the area have been taken up like the glossary of Indian Poetics, Dravidan multi language Dictionary, Dravidian poetics, Dravidian Cinema etc. The department also runs a journal “Dravida Adhyayana” which aims to act as a platform for people working in Dravidian studies. The department regularly organizes seminars and conferences.
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Common queries about Department of Dravidian Studies
Where is the Department of Dravidian Studies located?
The Department of Dravidian Studies is an academic teaching department of Kannada University, Hampi, located in Hampi, Karnataka, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Dravidian Studies are conducted as per Kannada University, Hampi guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Dravidian Studies?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Kannada University, Hampi.