Academic Department Thanjavur, Puducherry

Department of Literature

Constituent Department of Tamil University, Thanjavur

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About Department of Literature

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Department of Literature

Critically analysing the canon of ancient and modern Tamil literature in literary, sociological, psychological and feministic perspectives, constructing the literary concept in Tamil and comparative study of Tamil with other pan-Indian literatures are a few of the objectives of the Department of Tamil Literature. Compilation of reference works such as Literary encyclopaedias, Compendium of Cankam Literature, undertaking of intra-mural, state-sponsored and UGC funded projects, conduct of Refresher Courses, Symposia, Seminar etc with the financial assistance of state as well as central governments, organising a number of Endowment Lectures and administering the academic programmes leading to M.A., M.Phil and Ph.D. Degrees.

Courses offered

Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Objectives

=> To carry out advanced studies on Cankam Classics.
=> To study the literary and spiritual values of devotional literature.
=> To study the ethical literature from social and cultural aspects.
=> To offer training in the traditional grammar
=> To study Tamil Literary works on interdisciplinary principles.
=> To prepare reference books for Tamil literary and grammatical works.
=> To conduct Refresher courses for the students and staff of various levels.

Achievements

=> The department has organized many seminars, workshops and refresher courses
=> The faculty members of the department have completed some research projects
=> The faculty members have published some books

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department

Affiliation Tamil University, Thanjavur

Campus Location Thanjavur, Puducherry

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

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Objectives

Offered at Tamil University, Thanjavur

=> To carry out advanced studies on Cankam Classics.

Offered at Tamil University, Thanjavur

=> To study the literary and spiritual values of devotional literature.

Offered at Tamil University, Thanjavur

=> To study the ethical literature from social and cultural aspects.

Offered at Tamil University, Thanjavur

=> To offer training in the traditional grammar

Offered at Tamil University, Thanjavur

=> To study Tamil Literary works on interdisciplinary principles.

Offered at Tamil University, Thanjavur

=> To prepare reference books for Tamil literary and grammatical works.

Offered at Tamil University, Thanjavur

=> To conduct Refresher courses for the students and staff of various levels.

Offered at Tamil University, Thanjavur

Achievements

Offered at Tamil University, Thanjavur

=> The department has organized many seminars

Offered at Tamil University, Thanjavur

workshops and refresher courses

Offered at Tamil University, Thanjavur

=> The faculty members of the department have completed some research projects

Offered at Tamil University, Thanjavur

=> The faculty members have published some books

Offered at Tamil University, Thanjavur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Literature

Where is the Department of Literature located?

The Department of Literature is an academic teaching department of Tamil University, Thanjavur, located in Thanjavur, Puducherry, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Literature are conducted as per Tamil University, Thanjavur guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Literature?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Tamil University, Thanjavur.