Department of Tamil Studies in Foreign Countries

Department of Tamil Studies in Foreign Countries

Teaching Tamil language to foreigners who are desirous of learning the language, preparation of suitable teaching materials for the non-Tamil foreigners and also to promote Tamil studies in foreign countries are a few of the objectives of this Department.

Courses offered

Master of Philosophy (MPhil Tamil Studies)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Tamil)

Objectives

=> To undertake research on Tamil Diaspora, and their language and literature
=> To do research on language issues
=> To impart training to those residing within and beyond India who desire to study Tamil language and Literature.
=> To prepare textbooks and teaching tools
=> To study the problems of the overseas Tamils, especially those relating to their linguistic, socio, economic, religious and cultural aspects.
=> Offering training courses on Tamil Language and literature

Achievements

=> The Faculty members have published more than many books
=> Training programmes have been conducted
=> Many research projects have been completed by the faculty Members

Other Departments at Tamil University, Thanjavur

• Department of Ancient Science
• Department of Architecture
• Department of Computer Science
• Department of Drama
• Department of Education & Management
• Department of Environmental and Herbal Science
• Department of Epigraphy
• Department of Folklore
• Department of Indian Languages & Comparative Literature
• Department of Industries and Earth Sciences
• Department of Lexicography
• Department of Linguistics
• Department of Literature
• Department of Maritime History & Marine Archaeology
• Department of Music
• Department of Palmleaf Manuscriptology
• Department of Philosophy
• Department of Rare Paper Manuscriptology
• Department of Scientific Tamil and Tamil Development
• Department of Sculpture
• Department of Siddha Medicine
• Department of Social Science
• Department of Tamil Studies in Foreign Countries
• Department of Translation
• Department of Tribal Research Centre