The Teaching of Tamil Literature

Module Code

Title

Module Category

No. of AUs

Pre-requisites

PCJ515

Teaching of Tamil Literature 1

Core

5

-

PCJ516

Teaching of Tamil Literature 2

Core

3

-

 

PCJ515   Teaching of Tamil Literature 1

 

An introduction to the teaching of Tamil language through the use of literature.  The use of Tamil drama and various aspects of ancient, medieval and modern poetry such as explanation and presentation of dramatic situations in poems, description of images, mood and attitudes, tone, analogical language, theme and meaning. Various aspects of National Education in Tamil Poetry and their importance in teaching of Tamil language at secondary level.

 

PCJ516   Teaching of Tamil Literature 2

 

The teaching of Tamil language through the study of novels, short stories and essays.  Various kinds of Tamil short stories and novels and the techniques used by writers. Various aspects of National Education in Tamil fiction and their importance in teaching of Tamil language at secondary level.