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Tamil Syllabus

The document summarizes the syllabus for Tamil Paper I and Paper II. Paper I covers the history of the Tamil language, literature, and culture. It discusses the evolution of Tamil grammar and vocabulary over time. It also examines various genres of Tamil literature from Sangam works to modern writings, and analyzes their social and political influences. Paper II focuses on critical analysis of prescribed texts. For Section A, it lists ancient, epic, and devotional works to study. For Section B, it provides modern works of poetry, prose, novels, short stories, and folk literature for examination.

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Tamil Syllabus

The document summarizes the syllabus for Tamil Paper I and Paper II. Paper I covers the history of the Tamil language, literature, and culture. It discusses the evolution of Tamil grammar and vocabulary over time. It also examines various genres of Tamil literature from Sangam works to modern writings, and analyzes their social and political influences. Paper II focuses on critical analysis of prescribed texts. For Section A, it lists ancient, epic, and devotional works to study. For Section B, it provides modern works of poetry, prose, novels, short stories, and folk literature for examination.

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TAMIL PAPER-I {Answers must be written in Tamil} Section-A Part: 1 History of Tamil Language Major Indian Language Families-

The place of Tamil among Indian languages in general and Dravidian in particular-Enumeration and Distribution of Dravidian languages. The language of Sangam literature- The language of medieval Tamil: Pallava period only-Historical study of Nouns, Verbs, adjectives, adverbs Tense markers and case markers in Tamil. Borrowing of words from other languages into Tamii-Regional and social dialects-difference between literary and spoken Tamil. Part: 2 History of Tamil Literature Tolkappiyam-Sangam Literatue- The division of Akam and puram-The secular characteristics of Sangam Literature-The development of Ethical literatureSilappadikaram and Manimekalai. Part: 3 Devotional literature (Aiwars and Nayanmars) The bridal mysticism in Alwar hymns-Minor literary forms {Tutu, U Ia, Parani, Kuravanji} Social factors for the development of Modern Tamil literature: Novel, Short story and New Poetry-The impact of various political ideologies on modern writings. Section-S Part:l Recent trends in Tamil Studies Approaches to criticism: Social, psychological, historical and moralistic-the use

of criticism-the various techniques in literature; Ullurai, lraicchi, Thonmam {Myth} Otturuvagam {allegory}, Angadam {Satire}, Meyppadu, Padimam{image}, Kuriyeedu {Symbol}, lrunmai {ambiguity}-The concept of comparative literature-the principle of comparative literature. Part: 2 Folk literature in Tamil Ballads, Songs, proverbs and riddles-Sociological study of Tamil folklore. Uses of translation- Translation of Tamil works into other languages-Development of journalism in Tamil. Part: 3 Cultural Heritage of the Tamils Concept of Love and War-Concept of Aramthe ethical codes adopted by the ancient Tamils in their warfare-customs, beliefs, rituals, modes of worship in the five Thinais. The cultural changes as revealed in post sangam literature-cultural fusion in the medieval period {Jain ism & Buddhism}. The development of arts and architecture through the ages {Pal lavas, later cholas, and Nayaks}. The impact of various political, social, religious and cultural movements on Tamil Society. The role of mass media in the cultural change of contemporary Tamil society.

PAPER-II {Answers must be written in Tamil} The paper will require first hand reading of the Text prescribed and will be designed to test the critical ability of the candidate. Section-A

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Part: 1 Ancient Literature Kuruntokai {1-25 poems} Purananurui {182-200 poems} Tirukkural Porutpal : Arasiyalum Amaichiyalum {from I raimatchi to Avaianjamai} Part : 2 Epic Literature Silappadikaram: Madhurai Kandam only. Kambaramayanam: Kumbakarunan Vadhai Pad alam Part 3: Devotional Literature Tiruvasagam: Neetthal Vinnappam Tiruppavai: {Full Text} Section-S Modern Literature Part 1 : Poetry Bharathiar: Kannan Pattu Bharathidasan: Kudumba Vilakku Naa. Kamarasan: Karuppu Malarkal Prose Mu. Varadharajanar: Aramum Arasiyalum C N Annadurai: Ye!Thazhntha Tamilagame. Part: 2 Nove1 1 Short story and Drama Akilon: Chittirappavai Jayakanthan: G urupeedam Cho: Yarukkum Vetkamillai Part: 3 Folk Literature Muthuppattan Kathai Edited by Na. Vanamamalai, {Publication: Madurai Kamaraj University} Malaiyaruvi, Edited by Ki. Va Jagannathan {Publication: Saraswathi, Mahal, Thanjavur}

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