Ph.D. in
Tamil is a 3-5 year course. Eligibility for the course is a
masters/m.phil. degree in Tamil and intermediate cleared. Admissions for such
course are on the basis of the scores of entrance test conducted by University
of Madras etc. Students have to go through personal interviews also after
clearing the entrance test to get admission into the respective course.
Overview
Ph.D.
in Tamil promotes the cultural history of Tamil based on core Tamil Literature,
core Tamil Grammar and the available archaeological sources like inscriptions
and Tamil Manuscripts sources in the Tamil Milieu. Ph.D. in Tamil course also
teaches contemporary cultural history on the basis of modern media and print
audio and electronic operating today.
Students
learn about the Tamil’s language evolution and contribution of various people
for such a long period. Not only Tamil people have contributed but there are
notable contributions from European authors also.Candidates also learn about
political and social issues and details of different periods.
Ph.D.
in Tamil course programme caters to the needs of adults who aspire to enhance
their competence and knowledge levels in Tamil language and literature.
Furthermore, courses on linguistics and translation have been incorporated to
suit our local needs of our bilingual society.
The language courses enhance students' understanding of linguistic concepts and
language discourse from a functional grammar perspective. The literature
courses offer an insight into a range of literary genres, periods and styles.
The programme is taught by qualified lecturers and renowned foreign
guest-lecturers.
Major
components of study in the course involve Tamil language-based:
·
Literature
·
Linguistics
·
Philosophy
·
Poetry/
Drama
·
Fiction
·
Literary
Criticism
·
Literary
History, and such.
Eligibility
The
common requirement for pursuing Ph.D. in Tamil course is Master’s degree in the
respective subjects with at least 55% of the aggregate marks from any
recognized university. Those students who are in their final year are also
eligible to apply for Ph.D. in Tamil. The duration of Ph.D. in Tamil
course is about 3-5 years.
Admission Process
Master’s degree in the
concerned subject with a minimum of 55% marks is the basic qualification
required. Such candidates must have qualified 10 + 2 and graduation with at
least 50% marks.
Admission
to the course is done on the basis of an entrance test. Written exam comprises
of objective model questions of 100 numbers. Time allotted for answering this
single paper test is 2 hours. Syllabus for the exam is based on master’s degree
in the concerned subject.
Entrance Exams
·
CVVET
·
NET
·
JRF
·
SLET
Major Job positions
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A
TV News Anchor presents news in the studio through the visual medium to
broadcast the news and happenings around the globe. Their role is important
since they turn a day's variety of news stories into a cohesive TV program.
Teacher
Job responsibilities
for high school and middle school Tamil Literature teachers include developing
students' writing and reading comprehension skills, administering tests and
evaluating students’ progress throughout each term.
Content developer
Content developer curates and writes
articles/stories around viral topics. They are well versed with the social and
content websites.
Writer, editor, publisher or researcher
Writing is a desirable
and sought-after profession for those who possess abundant creativity and have
a way with words. Specific types of writers include caption writers,
copywriters and creative writers, each of which has a unique set of
responsibilities. Writers begin the process of creating a written work by
researching their topics using journals, books, interviews or personal
experience. Once their work is on the page, writers revise for clarity and
coherence.
Reporter
Reporters are
responsible for reporting current events and incidents of national and
international importance for newspapers, websites or news channels.
Translator
Translators are
required in various fields for translating documents in Tamil Literature. For
the job of a translator, knowledge of a language other than Tamil Literature is
also required.
Speech
writer, travel writer, blogger or reviewer
Speech
writers work closely with clients to create engaging speeches in a variety of
fields. A bachelor's degree in public relations, Tamil Literature, journalism
or communications is typically required for this job. Here are more details
about the duties, requirements and career outlook for speech writers.
Postsecondary Tamil Literature Teacher
College
Tamil Literature and literature professors or instructors are charged with
refining the interpretive, compositional and critical thinking skills of their
students through discussion and exploration of Tamil Literature. Many
professional writers find teaching college Tamil Literature to be a perfect
position, because there is often ample free time to pursue individual interests
and seek outside publication. The demand for college teachers, who generally
must hold doctoral degrees, is growing as more and more people attend college.