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

News Anchor

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.

 


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