Programs
Diploma
Certificate
Overview
This program is aimed at enhancing the knowledge of the student where the student is familiar with different genres of Telugu literature. The Program envisages enriching the knowledge of the student in 6 parallel streams of literature.
- Prabhanda literature (romantic classical literature)
- Aesthetics the Rasa Theory
- Telugu Novel
- Folk Literature
- Lyrical Poetry and
- Classical Prose
The Program endeavors to inculcate an understanding of aesthetics and its various forms which further enhances the students love for literature.
Duration: One year (spread over 2 semesters)
Required Units: 15 credit units
Required Courses: Total of 5 courses (4 core mandatory and 1 elective)
Admission Prerequisites:
- A high school diploma or GED is required
- Certificate in Telugu from UofSA, or
- A score of 75% or above in the Assessment Examination for Diploma Course conducted by UofSA.
Core Courses for Diploma program:
DTL 301: Introduction to Prabandham – 3 Texts – 3 credit units.
DTL 302: Introduction to Aesthetics – Rasalankaras – 3 credit units
DTL 303: Introduction to Telugu Novel – 3 Novels – 3 credit units
DTL 304: Introduction to Folk Literature – 3 credit units
Electives:
DTL 401: Padakavitha – 3 credit units
DTL 402: Classical Prose Literature – 3 credit units
Evaluation:
A student enrolled in the diploma program is evaluated using the following methods/metrics:
Final exam at the end of each course
Mid Term exam at the mid point of the course
Students have to complete the mid term in each course before taking the final exam
Assignments: Students have to complete 2 assignments in each course before taking the course exam
Quizzes: Students have to complete 2 quizzes in each course before taking the course exam
Students will be awarded a Diploma in Telugu on the successful completion of all the required courses, with an overall combined GPA of 2.0, based on the evaluation weightages across the various methods/metrics.
Tuition Fees:
$5,400 to complete all the 15 credit units in the Diploma program.
Program Curriculum:
Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Units |
|---|---|---|
| DTL 301 | Introduction to Prabandham – 3 Texts | 3 Units |
| DTL 302 | Introduction to Aesthetics – Rasalankaras | 3 Units |
| DTL 303 | Introduction to Telugu Novel – 3 Novels | 3 Units |
| DTL 304 | Introduction to Folk Literature | 3 Units |
Electives:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Units |
|---|---|---|
| DTL 401 | Padakavitha | 3 Units |
| DTL 402 | Classical Prose Literature | 3 Units |
Overview
Certificate Program is designed to familiarize students with various aspects of Telugu literature, i.e. Prose, Poetry, Grammar, Prosody and different genres of poetry. The Program helps students understand the evolution of Telugu literature from the time of Trinity to modern era. The Program establishes firm footing in elements of prosody and poetics
Duration: 2 semesters
Required Units: 9 credit units
Required Courses: Total of 3 courses (2 core mandatory and 1 elective).
Admission Prerequisites:
A high school diploma or GED is required
A score of 75% or above in the Assessment Examination for Certificate Course conducted by UofSA.
Core Courses:
CTL 101: Introduction to Classical Poetry, Prosody and Grammar – 3 credit units.
CTL 102: Introduction to Kavyas – Selections from 3 Texts – 3 credit units
Elective courses:
CTL 201: Introduction to Satakam – 3 credit units
CTL 202: Modern Telugu Poetry – 3 credit units
EVALUATION:
A student enrolled in the Certificate program is evaluated using the following methods/metrics:
Written Exam at the end of each course
Assignments: Students have to complete 2 assignments in each course before taking the course exam
Quizzes: Students have to complete 2 quizzes in each course before taking the course exam
Students will be awarded a Certificate in Telugu on the successful completion of all the required courses, with an overall combined GPA of 2.0, based on the evaluation weightages across the various methods/metrics.
TUITION FEES:
$2,700 to complete all the 9 credit units in the Certificate program.
Program Curriculum:
Core Subject:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits Units |
|---|---|---|
| CTL 101 | Introduction to Classical Poetry, Prosody and Grammar | 3 Units |
| CTL 102 | Introduction to Kavyas – Selections from 3 Texts | 3 Units |
Electives:
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Units |
|---|---|---|
| CTL 201 | Introduction to Satakam | 3 Units |
| CTL 202 | Modern Telugu Poetry | 3 Units |