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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

ProfileEstablished in 1969, the Department of English hasto come to be recognized as a major academiccentre for studies in English language and literaturein Kerala. While maintaining the best traditions ofEnglish teaching and research in India, theDepartment has also introduced to thepostgraduate curriculum new areas of studiesrelated to literature and associated disciplines inkeeping with the changing requirements of thetimes. The major areas of research and supervisionof the faculty include postcolonial studies, women’swriting, cultural studies, literary and cultural theory,Indian writing in English , drama, English languageteaching and linguistics. More than fifty studentshave received their Ph.D.s from the department sofar. The department regularly hosts seminars andconferences- both national and international- ondifferent aspects of language, literature andculture, and brings out a biannual scholarly journalInterventions. The department library has a richcollection of over 20000 books and several journals.A major goal of the department is a fundamentalrefining of English literary studies in the Indiancontext through collaborative and interdisciplinarycourse contents and pedagogy

Thrust areasPost colonial literature and theory, Indian literature,literatures of women and the marginalized ELT andlinguistics.

FacultyProf. B. Sreedevi (Head of the Department)Mr. Mohammed Abdul JaleelDr. T.K. RamachandaranDr. M.V. NarayananDr. Janaky Sreedharan

Courses OfferedM.A. English Language and LiteratureM.Phil. English Language and LiteraturePh.D.

M.A. English Language and LiteratureChoice Based Credit Semester System (CCSS)

ObjectivesThe main objective of the programme are:

To initiate the student into different kinds ofliterature and different ways of reading literarytexts through the study of variousrepresentative samples of creative, criticaland theoretical writings.

To enable the student to develop a deepawareness of the major developments andthe main currents of contemporary literaturein English.

To develop in the student a throughunderstanding of the social, political andcultural contexts of literary production andtheir transformations, particularly form anIndian postcolonial perspective

In keeping with the above, while the study ofmainstream English literature, criticism andlinguistics forms a major component of theprogramme, an alternative focus is onpostcolonial literature and theory, Indianliterature, translation and literatures of womenand marginalized

Eligibility criteriaThe minimum prescribed for application is 45%in Part I English of B.A/B.Sc. examinations or45% in English main papers in the case ofcandidates with English under part II, pattern Ior Pattern II. Candidates will be ranked accordingto the percentage of marks in Part I English orPart II English Main papers, in case of those whohave English under Part II, which ever is higher.A weightage of 10% marks shall be added inthe case of those who have taken English underpart III.

M.A. English Language and LiteratureChoice Based Credit Semester System (CCSS)

Core CoursesCourse Title of the Course CreditsCode

Semester 1ENG 1C01 British Literature: From Chaucer to Eighteenth Century 4ENG 1C02 Indian English Literature 4ENG 1C03 Regional Indian Literature in Translation 4ENG 1C04 Post Colonial Poetry 4ENG 1C05 The English Language: History and Structure 4

Semester 2ENG 2C06 British Literature: The Nineteenth Century 4ENG 2C07 Literary Criticism and Theory 4ENG 2C08 Introduction to Linguistics 4

Semester 3ENG 3C09 Twentieth Century British Literature: Up to World War II 4ENG 3C10 Post Colonial Fiction and Drama 4ENG 3C11 Shakespeare 4

Semester 4ENG 4C12 Twentieth Century British Literature: Post 1940 4ENG 4C13 Dissertation/Project 8

Elective CoursesCourse Title of the Course CreditsNumber

Semester 2ENG 2E01 World Drama 4ENG 2E02 Indian English Fiction 4ENG 2E03 American Literature 4ENG 2E04 Women’s Writing 4

Semester 3ENG 3E05 Translation Theory and Practice 4ENG 3E06 Canadian Literature 4ENG 3E07 Literature of the Marginalized 4ENG 3E08 Postcolonial Theory 4

Semester 4ENG 4E09 Malayalam Literature in Translation 4ENG 4E10 Theory – An in-depth Study 4ENG 4E11 Teaching of English 4

For More Details:Head of the DepartmentDepartment of English, Univeristy of CalicutCalicut University P.O., Malappuramm, KeralaPin 673 635- Ph: +91 494 2401144 extn.



DEPARTMENT OF ARABIC

ProfileThis Department has been instituted in the year1974 under the headship of Dr. Syed EhthishamAhmed Nadvi and the Department has beenoffering since the inception M.A, M.Phil, Ph.Dcourses in Arabic Language and Literature. Inaddition to these courses some Diploma andCertificate courses were also offered by theDepartment.The Department has by these years developed tobe the biggest learning center of Arabic Literaturein South India. It has got a good library withcollection of about ten thousand books. Some ofwhich are very rare ones and consequently it hasbecome a referral library for the whole of the state.The Department has got a faculty strength of oneProfessor, two Readers and four Lecturers.The Department is publishing a quarterly journal inArabic by name “Kalikoot” and it has acquired areputation among the scholars all over the countrywith its well-deliberated literary discussions.The Department is now switching over to ChoiceBased Credit Semester System along with the otherdepartments of the University.This Post Graduate Program in Arabic under ChoiceBased Credit Semester System is designed with aview to imparting to the students advancedknowledge in Arabic Language & Literature. Asdifferent from the traditional M.A Arabic course,this program lays greater emphasis on the teachingof and the practical training in the functional use ofArabic as a modern living language withoutignoring the classical background of the literature.The modern relevance of the Arabic Language inthe International arena and its importance as amodern business language has been wellconsidered in the syllabi. As for the literature, itsmodern branches i.e Novel, Short Story, Drama,Poetry, Modern Prose and Journalistic Style havebeen given adequate consideration. As the presentday professional environment has been highlylinked with the knowledge of Computer Packages,adequate input is made in the syllabi to learn andpractice the same with Arabic software.

FacultyDr. A.I. RahmathullahProfessor

Dr. V. MohammedReader

Dr. N.A.M Abdul KaderReader & Head

Dr. A.B. Moideen KuttyLecture Senior Scale

Sri. Moidutty. TGuest Faculty

Sri. I.V. Abdul JaleelGuest Faculty

Sri. Sageerali. T. PGuest Faculty

Courses OfferedM.A. ArabicM.Phil.Ph.D.

Eligibility criteriaAs per the Rules and Regulations of the Universityregarding the P.G Admission

M.A. ArabicCourse Offered Under CCSS 2008-2009

Course Title of the Course Type CreditsCode

Semester 1ARB 1C01 Drama & Interaction Skills Core 4ARB 1C02 Modern Short Stories Core 4ARB 1C03 Functional Arabic Core 4ARB 1C04 Structure Based Composition Practice Core 4ARB 1C05 Modern Spoken Arabic Practice (Oral only) Core 2

Semester 2ARB 2C06 Translation and Business Arabic Core 3ARB 2C07 Arabic Software and Computer Packages (Theory) Core 1ARB 2C08 Computer Application (Practical) Core 2ARB 2C09 20th century Arabic Poetry Core 3ARB 2C10 Principles of Literary Criticism Core 3ARB 2E01 History of Arab World Elective 3ARB 2E02 History of Arabic Literature (in English) Elective 3ARB 2E03 Eminent Modern Arab Novelists (in English) Elective 3ARB 2E04 Kerala Arabic Literature Elective 3

Semester 3ARB 3C11 Arabic Classics Core 3ARB 3C12 Medieval Authors in Arabic Core 3ARB 3C13 Modern Prose Core 3ARB 3C14 Literary Trends in Modern Arabic Core 3ARB 3E05 Rhetorics, Prosody and Linguistics Elective 3ARB 3E06 Spanish Arabic Literature Elective 3ARB 3E07 Dr. Taha Husein Elective 3ARB 3E08 Advanced Grammar Elective 3ARB 3E09 Modern Spoken Arabic Elective 3ARB 3A01 Social Justice and The Quran (in English) Audited 0ARB 3A02 Hadith Literature (in English) Audited 0

Semester 4ARB 4C15 Indian Arabic Literature Core 3ARB 4C16 Novel Core 3ARB 4C17 Contemporary Critical Writings in Arabic Core 3ARB 4C18 Arabic Journalism and International Relations Core 3ARB 4C19 Project/Dissertation and Viva-voce Core 8ARB 4E10 Specialized Translation and Modern Terminology Elective 3ARB 4E11 Najeeb Mahfouz Elective 3ARB 4E12 Abbas Mahmoud Aqqad Elective 3ARB 4E13 Showqi Daif Elective 3ARB 4E14 Arabic Elocution Practice Elective 3ARB 4E15 Feature Writing Practice in Arabic Elective 3ARB 4A03 Prophet Muhammed in Arabic Literature (in English) Audited 0ARB 4A04 Impact of Quran in non-Arabic Literatures Audited 0

SEMESTER CREDITS (Minimum Required)Core Courses : 48Electives : 16Audited Courses : 0Project /Dissertation and Viva-voce : 8GRAND TOTAL : 72

Note: Core courses are compulsory. Regarding Electives, the students are free to opt from the coursesoffered by any department of the Campus to complete the minimum required number of credits

For More Details:Head of the DepartmentDepartment of Arabic, Univeristy of Calicut, Calicut University P.O., Malappuramm, Kerala



DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

M.Sc Programme in Physics shall be imparted tothe students for two academic sessions consistingof four semesters. Candidate will be examined andevaluated on grade basis at the end of eachsemester in the different courses of theory andpracticals as per the credits given again of eachcourse.The M.Sc Physics programme will consist of (a) Corecourses (b) Elective courses.a. The core courses will be compulsory for allstudents admitted to M.Sc physics.There will be 13 core courses covering majorbranches of Physics (including practicals andproject) and 4 electives.The student shall select any elective that is offeredin the respective semester which should fulfill theminimum requirement of the credit for eachsemester such that the total number of credits ineach semester should not be less than 16.

Eligibility for admission:Recognized Degree with 50 % marks in the Mainsubjects concerned

Total Number of Seats:

18 (eighteen)

SC/ST/OES/OBC reservations are applicable asper Government Rules adopted by Universityfrom time to time.

A few seats are reserved for LakshadweepStudents

Mode of SelectionBased on Merit (As per University rules andregulations).

Fee StructureCaution deposit (refundable) : 250

Tuition fee per Semester : 1,100

Lab Fee : 900

Special Fee : 570

Documents required at the time ofAdmission

Following original documents are required at thetime of admission.1. Interview Card2. SSLC Mark Book/Certificate3. TC&Conduct certificate4. Degree Mark lists(All)5. Provisional/ Original Degree Certificate6. Community, Income and Nativity certificate

in the case if SC/ST/OEC/OBC candidateeligible for fee concession/ reservation.(SC/ST Students need not produce incomecertificate.)

7. Eligibility Certificate in case of degree fromthe Universities outside Kerala or degrees notconducted by the University of Calicut.

How to apply:Application forms and prospectus can be hadfrom the Office of the Head, Department ofPhysics, University of Calicut, Calicut UniversityP.O., 673835 on payment of Rs.50/- in the formof University Chalan drawn in favour of theFinance Officer, University of Calicut

The filled in application together with a selfaddressed stamped (Rs.5/)- envelope shouldreach the Head, University of Calicut, , CalicutUniversity P.O 673635 on or before the last datenotified. Incomplete or wrongly filled applicationwill be rejected without notice . Followingdocuments should be attached along with theapplication:

Attested copies of1. S.S.L.C front page2. Degree Mark list(All)3. Provisional or Original Degree Certificate4. Community Cerficate in case of SC/ST/OEC/

OBC candidates.5. Self addressed stamped (Rs.5/-) envelope.

M.Sc. Physics

Course Offered Under CCSS 2008-2009


Semester 1PHY 1C01 Classical Mechanics Core 4PHY 1C02 Electrodynamics Core 4PHY 1C03 Electronics Core 4PHY1C04 Practical (Electronics) Core 4

Semester 2PHY 2C05 Quantum Mechanics-1 Core 4PHY 2C06 Statistical Mechanics Core 4PHY 2C07 Solid State Physics Core 4PHY 2E01 Programming & Numerical Analysis Elective 4PHY 2E02 Experimental Techniques Elective 4PHY 2C08 Practical (General Physics) Core 4

Semester 3PHY 3C09 Quantum Mechanics -II Core 4PHY 3C10 Mathematical Physics Core 4PHY 3E03 Nuclear Physics Elective 4PHY 3C11 Practical (Modern Physics) Core 4

Semester 4PHY 4C12 Spectroscopy Core 4PHY 4C13 Project Core 8PHY 4E04 Advanced Nuclear Physics Elective 4PHY 4E05 Quantum Field Theory Elective 4PHY 4E06 Astrophysics Elective 4PHY 4E07 Plasma Physics Elective 4PHY 4E08 Material Science Elective 4PHY 4E09 Non Linear Dynamics Elective 4PHY 4E10 Advanced Statistical Physics Elective 4

For More Details:Head of the DepartmentDepartment of PhysicsUniveristy of CalicutCalicut University P.O.Malappuramm, Kerala



DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

ProfileDepartment of Chemistry is one of the early departmentsestablished in Calicut University. This department startedfunctioning in 1968 with an intake of Ph D and M Scstudents. From 1986 onwards the department has beenoffering M Phil course also.At present the department has fourteen faculty membersspecialized in all major areas of chemistry, namelyInorganic, Organic, Physical and Theoretical chemistry. Thedepartment has conducted five national seminars duringthe last four years.S.S.Bhatnagar award winner Professor K.L.Sebastian(Department of Chemistry I.I.Sc, Bangalore) was a studentand faculty member of this department. The 2007S.S.Bhatnagar award winner Dr. Ajaya Ghosh (Scientist,NIIST) also is an alumnus of this department

Thrust areasThe department is recognized for special funding byDepartment of Science and Technology, Government ofIndia under FIST and University Grants Commission underSAP.The major thrust areas of research are co-ordinationchemistry, phytochemistry, synthetic organic chemistry,polymer chemistry, solid state chemistry, heterogeneouscatalysis, biomass gasification, computational chemistryand nano chemistry. National funding agency, UGC andstate funding agency, KSCSTE, have extended financialsupport in the form of research projects to the faculty toacquire instruments, rare chemicals, glassware etc.All the faculty members of the department have Ph Ddegree and many of them have rich post doctoralexperience in advanced laboratories in India and abroad.In the past five years, the faculty has published about 100articles in national and international journals. Facultypublications find place in journals which are published byAmerican Chemical Society, Elsevier, Royal Society ofchemistry, Wiley, CSIR(India), etc. Most of the facultymembers are regular referees to national and internationaljournals.

Academic facilities:1. Separate research laboratories for inorganic, organic,

physical and solid state chemistry.2. UV –Visible, FT-IR and Fluorescence spectrophotometers.3. GC-MS (To be installed shortly)4. TG-DTA system5. Guoy –Balance6. Access to e-journal through “INFLIBWET’7. A computer laboratory with 10 terminals

8. Glass –blowing unit under USIC

FacultyThere are fourteen faculty members in the department,six professors, five readers and three lectures withspecialization in all the main branches of chemistry.

ProfessorsProf. M.P. KannanProf. K.K.AravindakshanProf. K. KrishnankuttyProf. P. Mohamad ShafiProf. T. GangadeviProf. E. PurushothamanReadersDr. D. BahulayanDr. K. MuraleedharanDr. Yahya A.I (on leave)Dr. Abraham JosephDr. P. RaveendranLecturesDr. Fathimathul Suhra P.P (on leave)Dr. N.K. RenukaM.T. Ramesan

An overview of the postgraduateprogrammeM Sc (Applied chemistry) curriculam is designed tomeet the challenges of the modern industrializedsociety. Courses are offered both in theory andpracticals. This M Sc programme includes training incomputational chemistry and a practical course ininstrumental methods of analysis. The course oninstrumental methods of analysis trains the studentto work in an industrial laboratory. Many of our formerstudents are employed in leading industries.

The syllabus of the course is so designed that thestudents can successfully compete in national testslike NET conducted by UGC –CSIR. Students of M Scare encouraged to carry out the project work in leadingnational laboratories, IITs etc. This experience givesthem excellent exposure to pursue research.

Apart from the major areas of chemistry namelyInorganic, Organic, Physical and TheoreticalChemistry, Green chemistry, Catalysis, Organicsynthesis chemistry of natural products, Polymerchemistry etc. are offered as optional subjects.

Eligibility criteriaCandidates with B Sc chemistry /Polymer Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry with Physics and Mathematicssubsidiaries are eligible for admission to M Sc AppliedChemistry with at least 50% Marks for the concernedoptical subject (excluding subsidiaries).

Courses offered for M Sc Applied Chemistry programme under CCSS


Semester 2ACH 1C01 Quantum Chemistry Core 3ACH 1C02 Inorganic Chemistry I Core 3ACH 1C03 Organic Chemistry I Core 3ACH 1C04 Physical Chemistry I Core 3ACH 1C05 Practical Inorganic I Core 2ACH 1C06 Practical Organic I Core 2ACH 1C07 Practical Physical I Core 2

Semester 2ACH 2C08 Group Theory & Spectroscopy Core 3ACH 2C09 Inorganic Chemistry II Core 3ACH 2C10 Organic Chemistry II Core 3ACH 2C11 Physical Chemistry II Core 3ACH 2C12 Practical Inorganic II Core 2ACH 2C13 Practical Organic II Core 2ACH 2C14 Practical Physical II Core 2

Semester 3ACH 3C15 Inorganic Chemistry III Core 3ACH 3C16 Organic Chemistry III Core 4ACH 3C17 Physical Chemistry III Core 3ACH 3C18 Practical: Instrumental methods of Analysis. Core 2ACH 3E01 Computational Chemistry Elective 4ACH 3E02 Instrumental Methods of Analysis

Theory and Instrumentation Elective 4ACH 3E03 Organometallic Chemistry Elective 4ACH 3E04 Chemistry of Nano materials Elective 4ACH 3E05 Solid state Chemistry Elective 4ACH 3E06 Synthetic Organic Chemistry Elective 4

Semester 4ACH 4C19 Project/Dissertation Core 8ACH 4E07 Bioinorganic Chemistry Elective 4ACH 4E08 Bioorganic Chemistry Elective 4ACH 4E09 Natural products Elective 4ACH 4E10 Industrial catalysis Elective 4ACH 4E11 Chemistry of Synthetic Polymer Elective 4ACH 4E12 Chemistry of Natural polymer Elective 4ACH 4E13 Fuel cells Elective 4ACH 4E14 Pharmacutical Chemistry Elective 4ACH 4E15 Chemistry of Ceramic materials Elective 4ACH 4E16 Green Chemistry Elective 4ACH 4E17 Advanced Synthesis and Catalysis-

New Synthetic Methodologies. Elective 4

For More Details:Head of the DepartmentDepartment of Chemistry, Univeristy of Calicut, Calicut University P.O., Malappuramm, Kerala

Minimum credits required for a passCore Courses (other than project/dissertation) : 48Elective Courses : 16Project /Dissertation : 8Total : 72



ProfileThe department was established in 1978 with the starting of a one yeargraduate course leading to a Bachelor Degree in Journalism (BJ). Subsequentlya two year post graduate programme in Communication and Journalism (MCJ)was introduced in 1988 to meet the ever growing demand for the professionallytrained in the field of journalism and mass communication. At present thedepartment serves as a centre for Ph.D. programme in journalism and offerssupervision of research funded postgraduates. Ten research scholars arepursuing the Ph.D. programme in journalism.ObjectivesThe post graduate programme is structured to help students acquire skillswhich would enable them to work in different media like newspapers,magazines, radio, TV, PR department, ad agencies ad also in the areas ofresearch. Though the emphasis of training is on the print media, the course alsoprovides an understanding of communications, its evolution, technology androle in the twenty first century with particular reference to recent developmentsin the application of electronic media and information technology. It also offersan opportunity for an in-depth study through a dissertation in the field of masscommunication

Course contentThe four semester programme provides a broad based understanding of masscommunication through a multidisciplinary perspective. It also imparts trainingin reporting and editing news reports, features and other specialised techniquesof writing covering the historical, technological and international dimensions.Other aspects covered by the course includes media laws, developmentcommunication, research methodology, technical writing. A dissertation basedon any approved topic in the field of mass communication is carried out in thefinal semester.Practical training in the form of laboratory news paper and a six week internshipin any media organization in the final semester, wraps up the duration of thecourse.The course, conducted by a combination of lectures, seminars and work shops,is assessed in each semester through a system of internal and externalassessment. Internal assessment is a continuous process determined by thefaculty member concerned for each subject of study. It is on the basis ofattendance, seminar and practical assignments. External assessment is made onthe written examination conducted by the University at the end of eachsemester. Viva-voce in the final semester will also constitute a part of theexternal assessment procedure.

DEPARTMENT OFJOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION

Mass Communication and Journalism

Courses offered under CCSS (2008-09)

Course Title of the Course CreditsCode

Core Courses

Semester 1JMC 1C01 Introduction to Mass Communication 4JMC 1C02 Media History & Laws 4JMC 1C03 News Editing 4JMC 1C04 News Reporting 4

JMC 1C05 News Editing Practical 2

JMC 1C06 News Reporting Practical 2

Semester 2

JMC 2C07 Theories, Themes and Issues in communication 4JMC 2C08 Public Relations 4JMC 2C09 Advertising 4

JMC 2C10 Radio, TV, Film and Video 4

Semester 3

JMC 3C11 Development Communication 4

JMC 3C12 Communication Research 4

Semester 4

JMC 4C13 Technical Writing 4JMC 4C14 Feature Writing and Magazine Editing 4JMC 4C15 Dissertation/ Project 8

ElectivesSemester 3

JMC 3E01 Photo Journalism 4JMC 3E02 Web Journalism 4JMC 3E03 Online Reporting 4

Semester 4

JMC 4E04 Business Journalism 4JMC 4E05 Visual Media Productions 4JMC 4E06 Corporate Communication 4

For More Details:Head of the DepartmentDepartment of Mass Communication and Journalism,Univeristy of Calicut, Calicut University P.O.,Malappuramm, Kerala 673 635



ProfileThe Department of Russian began its functioning in1976 by offering Certificate, Diploma Courses inRussian Language. In 2000, a Centre for initiatinginter – disciplinary studies and research in the fieldof Indian and Western literatures was institutedunder the Department. With effect from 2001, theCentre offers Masters Programme in ComparativeLiterature with specialization in Comparative Indianand European Literatures. From 2003 onwardsbesides the PG course, the Department offersM.Phil and Ph.D programmes in ComparativeLiterature. At present three are 15 students for thePG Course, 5 for Ph.D programme and 1 for M.Philcourse. The faculty strength of the Departmentconsists of one Professor, one Sr. Lecturer and 2Guest Lecturers. Teachers from other languageDepartments of the University also assist in theconduct of the programmes. The Department has agood library with 8000 books, and internet facility.The Department regularly publishes a ResearchJournal “Assonance”. The 12th issue of the Journal isunder preparation. A Major Research Projectfunded by U.G.C in the area of “Russian Women’sWriting” has been implemented in the Departmentwith effect from 2006 and the work on the projectis progressing. Besides “Russian Women’s Writing”other areas of Research are ComparativeTranslation studies, Methods of Teaching ForeignLanguages, Comparative Indian and EuropeanLiteratures. Recently, in Jan 2008, the Departmentorganized a National Seminar on “Women’s writingin Indian and Western Literatures: Key Issues”.

Courses OfferedM.A in Comparative Literature

Introduction : Range & ScopeThis programme of M.A in Comparative Literature(Indian & Western Literature) is based on thefollowing assumptions regarding literary study:1. On the Indian Literary Scene Comparative

Literary study can be useful in developing aconcept of unified Indian Literature. Throughcomparative literary studies alone one canarrive at the oneness of Indian Literature.

2. Another attraction of the course lies in itspotential to transcend barriers and develop afuller appreciation of Western Literature.Knowledge of Western Literature other thanEnglish is necessary to a comparatist for

proper understanding of literature in a largerperspective.

3. Comparative Literary study will help in tracingout Cross-Literal communication betweenIndian and Western literatures. This willenable to bring the congregation of differentliteratures on a common and equivalent baseand under one title “World Literature”,crossing languages and national barriers.

4. Translation studies and translation projectscan also form part of a course in Comparativeliterature.

Objectives:1. To acquaint the student with the different

genres, movements and trends in literaturein a cross cultural perspective;

2. To familiarize the student with the concept ofcomparative study of literature and topromote an international approach to thestudy of literature;

3. To enable the student to develop strategiesand methodologies in the study of literaturein comparison;

4. To prepare students for a methodologicalinvestigation of problems involving more thanone literature so that she/ he may acquire abroader sense of literary history and traditionthan may be derived from the study of a singleliterature;

5. To develop the ability to critically analyseliterary texts in a broader perspective of worldliterature.

No. of seats : 20Duration of Course : Four SemestersMedium : Medium of instruction as well asexamination of the Course will be English.Eligibility for Admission :Recognized Degree in any subject with aminimum of 45% in Part I English, or Part IILanguages or Part III Main Subjects. SC/ST/OEC/OBC candidates are eligible for relaxation ofmarks and reservation to seats as per UniversityRules.

DEPARTMENT OF RUSSIAN AND CENTREFOR COMPARATIVE LITERATURE

M.A in Comparative LiteratureCourses offered under CCSS


Semester 1RUS 1C01 Introduction to the theory of Literature & Comparative Literary studies Core 4RUS 1C02 A Survey of Modern Indian Literature. Part I fiction: Novel and short story

(select authors) Core 4RUS 1C03 A survey of Modern Western Literature. Part I. Fiction: Novel and short story

(select authors) Core 4RUS 1C04 European Language, Russian Core 4

Semester 2RUS 2C05 History of Literary Criticism Core 4RUS 2C06 A survey of Modern Indian Literature Part II, Poetry (select authors) Core 4RUS 2C07 A survey Modern Western Literature Part II Poetry (select authors) Core 4RUS 2E01 Translation of Russian Literary & Technical texts Elective 4RUS 2E02 Indian English Poetry (select authors) Elective 4RUS 2E03 Russian Women poets (1820- present period) (select authors) Elective 4RUS 2E04 Proficiency in Russian Language (level-I) Elective 4RUS 2A01 Basic Russian Audited 0RUS 2A02 Art & Culture of Russia Audited 0

Semester 3RUS 3C08 Modern Literary Movement and Theories-Eastern & Western Core 4RUS 3C09 A survey of Indian Literature-Part III Drama Core 4RUS 3C10 A survey of Western Literature – Part III Drama Core 4RUS 3E05 Translation of Russian Literary and Technical texts Elective 4RUS 3E06 Indian English Fiction & Drama (select authors) Elective 4RUS 3E07 Russian women novelists (select authors) Elective 4RUS 3E08 Proficiency in Russian Language (level II) Elective 4RUS 3A03 Russian Folk Art Audited 0RUS 3A04 Russian Paintings Audited 0

Semester 4RUS 4C11 Theory of Translation Core 4RUS 4C12 Writing Literary articles for the Media Core 4RUS 4C13 Dissertation Core 8RUS 4E09 World classics Elective 4RUS 4E10 Indian Literature in Translation (Project) Elective 4RUS 4E11 Russian Realistic fiction of 19th Century Elective 4RUS 4E12 Russian Women playwrights & Autobiographers ElectiveRUS 4E13 Cultural History of Russia Elective 4RUS 4E14 Modern Feminist Theories Elective 4RUS 4E15 Cross cultural communication in Literatures (Project) Elective 4RUS 4E16 World Literature in Translation (select authors) Elective 4RUS 4A05 Russian Idioms & Proverbs Audited 0

For More Details:Head of the DepartmentDepartment of Russian and Comparative LiteratureUniveristy of Calicut, Calicut University P.O., Malappuramm, Kerala



DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

This Department was established in the year 1976. The Programmes we offer areM.Sc Mathematics, M.Phil Mathematics and Ph.D in Mathematics. Department hasproduced 9 PhD’s and 27 M.Phil’s so far.M.Sc Programme of this Department is on Pure Mathematics and many of ourstudents get selected at various prestigeous Research Institutes like TIFR, CMI,MATSCIENCE etc. Also a good number of teachers in colleges are former studentsof this Department.Since 1983, every year we have been conducting a prestigious lecture seriesprogramme entitled, “ P.Kesava Menon Memorial Lectures” instituted in thename of the Eminent Mathematician Late Dr. P. Kesava Menon. This Programmeis conducted as an Expository lecture series on a single theme, normallyconsisiting of 5 to 6 sessions spread over 3 days. Several eminent mathematiciansvisited our department under this programme including Prof. C.S. Seshadri (FRS).We regularly conduct programmes with a view to improving MathematicsEducation. One of the important activities in this direction is the MathematicsTalent Search and Nurture Programme (MTS&NP) funded by National Board forHigher Mathematics (NBHM). Under this programme around 40 students, whohave just completed their B.Sc, are given training for three weeks on foundationsof Mathematics every year. Several college teachers also get benefited byattending this programme. This is the 6th year we are running this programmewith the support of NBHM.Department hosted the 20th Annual Conference of the RamanujanMathematical Society in 2005. Prof. C.S. Seshadri (FRS), Prof. M.SReghunathan (FRS), Prof. R. Sridharan , Prof. S.G. Dani, Prof. R. Parimala,Prof. Manjul Bhargava, all Internationally well known Mathematicians gaveLecturers at this conference.As a recognition to our contribution to Mathematics teaching, UGC has selectedour department for the e-content development of the B.Sc Mathematics Course.We have a separate Department Library with a good collection of books andJournals. The Library is getting an annual support of Rs.7.5 Lakhs from theNBHM.The Department has six faculty members with specializations in thrust areas asshown:Prof. .V. Krishna Kumar – Differential OperatorsProf. M.S. Balasubramani – Functional AnalysisDr. Ramachandran.P.T. – General TopologyDr. Raji Pilakkat – Functional AnalysisDr. K.S. Subramanian Moosath – Differential GeometryMrs. Preethi Kuttipilackal – Graph Theory

M.Sc MathematicsCourses offered under CCSS

Course Title of the Course Credits TypeCode

Semester 1MAT 1C01 Algebra I 4 CoreMAT 1C02 Real Analysis I 4 CoreMAT 1C03 Linear Algebra 4 CoreMAT 1C04 DiscreteMathematics 4 CoreMAT 1C05 Number Theory 4 Core

Semester 2MAT 2C06 Algebra II 4 CoreMAT 2C07 Real Analysis II 4 CoreMAT 2C08 Ordinary Differential Equations 4 CoreMAT 2C09 Topology I 4 Core

Semester 3MAT 3C10 Complex Analysis 4 CoreMAT 3C11 Functional Analysis 4 CoreMAT 3C12 Partial Differential Equations 4 CoreMAT 3E01 Elective I 4 ElectiveMAT 3E02 Elective II 3 Elective

Semester 4MAT 4C13 Dissertation 3 CoreMAT 4E03 Elective III 3 ElectiveMAT 4E04 Elective IV 3 ElectiveMAT 4E05 Elective V 8 Elective

List of Electives1. Advanced Complex Analysis2. Advanced Functional Analysis3. Toplogy II4. Algebraic Topology5. Differential Geometry6. Measure and Integration7. Operations Research8. Computer Oriented Numerical Analysis

For More Details:Head of the DepartmentDepartment of MathematicsUniveristy of Calicut, Calicut University P.O.,Malappuramm, Kerala. 673 635

Minimum credits required for a passCore Courses (other than project/dissertation) : 48Elective Courses : 16Project /Dissertation : 8TOTAL : 72



DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS

General Information: The Department of statistics was established in1988 with the major objective of developing it intoa centre of excellence in the region, in statistics andits applications and to provide facilities for training,study and research in these areas. Dr. K Kumarankutty is the founder professor of the department.The Department is rooted in philosophy of trainingand research that emphasizes the intimaterelationship between University and communityand seeks to promote the criterion of ascientifically motivated society. Inside the MainCampus of the University, it is housed in close tothe University main bus stop on the national highway.

Courses Offered:1. M.Sc Statistics2. M.Phil.3. Ph.D.

M.Sc StatisticsChoice Based Credit Semester System(CCSS)

The course is so designed as to give intensivetraining to the students covering the importantbranches of the statistics. The programme helpsto develop students abilities necessary forimmediate employment as statisticians andprepare them for more advanced study. Theemployment prospects for individuals withstrong technical skills in statistics are excellentin Research Organizations, Government,Industry and Education

Current Specialization Module

Advanced Statistical Analysis

Total Intake: 12 (twelve)

Admission Criteria: Candidates with B.Sc.Degree with 50% marks with (i)statistics mainor (ii) mathematics main with statistics as oneof the subsidiary subjects are eligible. Applicantswill be ranked on the basis of the total marksobtained for part III of B.Sc. Examination.50% of the total no of seats shall be reservedfor B.Sc. Degree holders with statistics main.

Major Reseach Interests

Stochastic Processes, Reliability and SurvivalAnalysis, Distribution Theory, Time seriesModelling, Applied Probability, Extreme ValueTheory, Novelty detection, Neural Networks etc.are the important specializations in thedepartment.

Faculty1. Dr.N. Raju, Reader2. Dr.M.Manoharan, Professor3. Dr.C. Chandran, Sr.Lecturer & Head4. Dr.K. Jayakumar, Reader

In addition to the above, 2 Guest Faculties arealso working in the department on contract basis.

Details of the Infrastructure andequipments available:

The Department has its own Library convenientlylocated in the same building. The library housesbooks and journals on statistics and relatedfields. It has over 200 text books and has anumber of old statistical journals.

It has a computer lab with twenty two personalcomputers, SPSS package and some otherutilities like OHP and LCD projectors, cateringto the needs of staff and students of thedepartment.

Research: Research in department is highlyregarded nationally and internationally. Staffdistinctions include a CommonwealthScholarship and a Commonwealth Fellowshiptenable at U.K and a few research Fellowshipsin Canada. Thereare several researchcollaborations with local, national andinternational partners in academia, industry andGovernment organizations. The departmentmaintain a strong commitment to active researchwork, which is reflected in the number of Ph.Ddegree awarded, the number of publishedresearch articles and the invited presentationsof lectures at national and internationalconferences.

Courses offered for M Sc Statistics programme under CCSS


Semester 1STA 1C01 Mathematical Methods for Statistics - I Core 4 STA 1C02 Mathematical Methods for Statistics - II Core 4STA 1C03 Probability Theory - I Core 4STA 1C04 Distribution Theory Core 4STA 1C05 Sampling Theory Core 4

Semester 2STA 2C06 STA201-C6 Probability Theory - II Core 4STA 2C07 STA202-C7 Statistical Inference - I Core 4STA 2C08 STA203-C8 Design and Analysis of Experiments Core 4STA 2C09 STA204-C9 Regression Methods Core 4STA 2C10 STA205-C10 Practical -I Core 2

Semester 3STA 3C11 Statistical Inference - II Core 4STA 3C12 Multivariate Analysis Core 4STA 3C13 Stochastic Processes Core 4STA 3E01 Elective - I Elective 4STA 3E02 Elective - II Elective 4

Semester 4STA 4C14 Practical - II Core 2 STA 4C15 Project/ Dissertation Core 8STA 4E03 Elective - III Core 4STA 4E04 Elective - IV Elective 4

LIST OF ELECTIVES1 Operations Research – I2 Operations Research – II3 Applied Regression Analysis4 Statisticsl Quality Assurance5 Survival Analysis6 Time Series & Forecasting7 Statistical Decision Theory8 Bayesian Analysis9 Reliability Modelling10 Queueing Models11 Statistical Genetics12 Acturial Statistics13 Advanced Probability14 Bio-Statistics15 Financial Statistics

For More Details:Head of the DepartmentDepartment of Statistics, Univeristy of Calicut, Calicut University P.O., Malappuramm, Kerala

Minimum credits required for a pass

Core Courses (other than project/dissertation) : 48

Elective Courses : 16

Project /Dissertation : 8

Total : 72



DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

ProfileDepartment of Zoology came into being as aCentre of Kerala University at St. Joseph’s College,Devagiri, Kozhikode in 1963. When the Universityof Calicut was established in 1968, the Departmentwas shifted to the present campus. It wasfunctioning in a semi-permanent building near theNH-17, and got shifted to the present permanentbuilding in 1977. The Department offers post-graduate course in Zoology (now Applied Zoology)and research degrees, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Since itsinception in 1963, the Department was offeringEntomology as the special subject at M.Sc. level.Areas of research include Entomology (Taxonomy &Biology, Behaviour, Pest Management, InsectBiochemistry, Physiology and Endocrinology,Biopesticides), Parasitology, Acarology,Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Toxicology.About 25 books and more than 770 researchpapers have been published by the faculty. A totalof 135 Ph. D. Degrees have been awarded from thedepartment.

Faculty1. Dr. K. P. Janardanan, Professor2 Dr. M. Gokuldas, Professor & HOD3. Dr. N. Ramani, Reader4. Dr. V.M. Kannan, Reader5. Dr. K.V . Lazar, Reader6. Dr. Y. Shibu Vardanan, Reader7. Dr. M Nasser, Lecturer8. Dr. E. Pushpalatha, Lecturer9. Dr. K.C. Chitra, Lecturer10. Dr. E.M. Manogem, Lecturer11. Dr. C.D. Sebastian, Lecturer12. Dr. Beatrice Amar, Lecturer

Research SpecializationsEntomology : Insect Systematics, Biology, Pests,Parasites and Predators, Insect Biochemistry,Physiology, Endocrinology, Insect Neuropeptides,Botanical insecticides, Molecular systematics.Parasitology: Systematics and Biology oftrematodes and Myxospore parasites.Acarology: Mites and their Taxonomy and Biology,Agricultural Acarology, Soil Mites.

Molecular biology and Biochemistry

Major Equipments AvailableHigh Performance Liquid Chromatography(Shimadzu), Cryostat (LEICA), Thermal cycler

(PCR)( Creacon; Ependorf ), ELISA Reader (Bio-Rad), Gel Documentation system (Bio-Rad), LEICAImage Analyzer (Axiovision software), Fluorescentmicroscope (LEICA), Inverted microscope LEICA),BOD incubators (Labline; Widsons), LiquidScintillation Counter (ECIL), UV Spectrophotometer(Shimadzu), Phase contrast/ Deep freeze, Shakerwater bath etc.

Other FacilitiesDepartment Library with nearly 6000 books,Computer networking and internet, GeneralZoological museum, Entomology museum, Animalhouse, Insectary.

Prof. K.J. Joseph Endowment: Instituted by theK.J. Joseph Endowment Committee, in honor ofthe first Professor & Head of the Department,Professor K.J. Joseph and include a cash award tothe best outgoing student of the department everyyear, and an endowment lecture/seminar by aneminent scientistAlumni Association: Alumni Association of theDepartment was founded in 2002. Out of nearly450 alumni, about 200 have already enrolled. TheAssociation holds annual meetings and family get-togethers and conducts seminars/talks regularly.Parent Teacher Association: Constituted in2007, the PTA aims at improving the infrastructuralfacilities of the department, taking contributionsand sponsorships.Calicut University Zoology Association: Takescare of the academic and non-academic activitiesof the entire DepartmentResearch Projects Undertaken: Major researchprojects undertaken by the Department include:University Grants Commission (15), S T E C(Kerala) (6), Department of Science & Technology(5), US Department of Agriculture (4), Ministry ofEnvironment and Forests (3), D B T (2),International Foundation of Science (1), IndianNational Science Academy (1), Ministry of Defence(1).

M.Sc.(Applied Zoology) under Choice-based Credit Se-mester System

The M.Sc (Applied Zoology) offered under thechoice-based credit semester system providesopportunity for students to undergo a thoroughtraining in various subjects of the cutting edge thathelp students to fair well in various competitiveexaminations including UGC-NET and offers variousbranches of basic and applied entomology to chosefrom, during their IV semester.

M.Sc.(Applied Zoology)

Courses offered under CCSS


Semester 1

ZOO 1C01 Cell Biology & Genetics Core 4

ZOO 1C02 Biophysics & Biostatistics Core 4

ZOO 1C03 Biochemistry Core 3ZOO 1C04 Biosphere Ecology Core 3

ZOO 1C05 Practical I Core 1

ZOO 1C06 Practical II Core 1

Semester 2

ZOO 2C07 Endocrinology & Ethology Core 4

ZOO 2C08 Molecular Biology Core 4ZOO 2C09 Population Genetics & Evolution Core 3

ZOO 2C10 Comparative Animal Physiology Core 3

ZOO 2C11 Practical III Core 1

ZOO 2C12 Practical IV Core 1

Semester 3

ZOO 3C13 Microbiology & Immunology Core 4ZOO 3C14 Systematics & Biodiversity Core 4

ZOO 3C15 Biotechnology Core 3

ZOO 3C16 Developmental Biology Core 3

ZOO 3C17 Practical V Core 1

ZOO 3C18 Practical VI Core 1

Semester 4

ZOO 4C19 Project/Dissertation Core 8

ZOO 4E01 Insect Taxonomy, Morphology & Bioethology Elective 4

ZOO 4E02 Agricultural Entomology & Acarology Elective 4

ZOO 4E03 Insect Pest Control & Management Elective 4

ZOO 4E04 Insect Physiology & BIochemistry Elective 4

ZOO 4E05 Medical, Veterinary & Forensic Entomology Elective 4

ZOO 4E06 Practical VII Elective 1

ZOO 4E07 Practical VIII Elective 1 ZOO 4E08 Insect Collection Elective 2

Minimum credits required for a pass

Core Courses (other than project/dissertation) : 48Elective Courses : 16

Project /Dissertation : 8

TOTAL : 72

For More Details:Head of the DepartmentDepartment of Zoology, Univeristy of Calicut, Calicut University P.O., Malappuramm, Kerala



DEPARTMENT OF LIFE SCIENCES

The genesis and growthThe University of Calicut, while submitting thedevelopmental proposal to the UGC, put a proposalto establish a new department of Life Sciences toteach Physiology, Biochemistry and Microbiologyin an integrated manner during the fifth planperiod. The UGC review committee stronglyrecommended for the same and consequently thisdepartment came into being, towards the fag endof the fifth plan period in February 1978. InitiallyM.Sc Courses in Microbiology and Physiology wereoffered. MSc in Life Sciences was run for a few yearsand subsequently, on recognizing the significance,specialisation in Physiology, Biochemistry andMicrobiology was introduced. At present, alongwith the three MSc. Courses, Mphil and Ph.Dprogrammes are also offered in these subjects.Students of the department, after their M.ScDegree, have been finding employment andresearch placements in academic/professionalInstitutions like Medical colleges, DRDO, NIMHANS,AIMS, Pharmaceutical Industries, Food technologyInstitutes, Agricultural and Forest departments etc.Also, considerable number of our students hadobtained admission to M.Tech. through entranceexamination, after their MSc. Many students of thisdepartment have attained their Ph.D degrees fromreputed Universities and Research Institutes in andout of the country. At present, about 6 of them areworking in famous Institutes of Germany insubjects like Neurophysiology, Molecular Biologyand Biochemistry, either for their doctoral or post-doc programmes.Besides teaching M.Sc. Courses, the departmentalso embarked on research training at Ph.D levelfrom the very inception, in all the three areas. Tillnow, 23 candidates have taken Ph.D from thisdepartment and 16 more are working for thedoctoral degree. Research guides of MedicalCollege, Amala Cancer Centre- Trichur, IISR- Calicutetc. have their guideship through our departmentfor the last several years. One unique feature of thePh.D training in this department has been theregistrations sought for Ph.D by the members ofthe faculty in Medical colleges, especially fromdepartments of Medicine, Surgery, Pathology etc.Four candidates have been awarded Ph.D inMedical faculty so far and six more are working forthe same.Research projects:- Research projects undertakenby the faculty of this department in the last 5 yearswere funded by ICMR and UGC. In the previousyears, department had research projects supportedby CSIR, STEC etc also.

Seminars/Workshops:- This is the onlydepartment in the campus that holds seminars onmedically relevant topics. “Seminar on Moderntrends in Medical Sciences”(2006), “NationalSeminar on Neuroscience”(2008), Seminar on theNational Science Day( 2006), seminar on “Lack ofNMDA receptor subtype selectivity forhippocampal long-term potentiation”, “Thetarhythm in learning” etc. have been the recent onesin the series. Talk on relevant topics in Biochemistryare conducted in connection with Dr. V.K.Sasidharan Endowement lecture for the last 3 years.

Computer LabComputer facility with high speed internet isavailable to students. Students are trained toutilize LCD projector for seminars/ presentationsAnimal house facilitiesConsidering the needs for animal house forbiomedical research, an animal house to breed andmaintain rats and mice has been established at avery early stage. Occasionally we are able to caterto the needs of other departments within theuniversity and also other institutes.Postgraduate Programmes offered in theDepartmentA. M.Sc BiochemistryB. MSc. MicrobiologyC. M.Sc. Physiology

Faculty Members:-

1.Dr. G. Vasundhara, Reader in Biochemistry.

2. Dr. I.D.Konikkara, Reader in Microbiology

3. Dr. Fathimathu Zuhara K, Reader inMicrobiology

4. Sri. Benesh Joseph, Lecturer in Microbiology(on leave)

5.Dr. Sreekumaran, Lecturer in Physiology

6.Dr. G. Radhakrishna Pillai, Lecturer( on leave)

7. Smt. Deepa, Lecturer in Microbiology (guest)

8. Dr. Suchithra T.V, Lecturer in Microbiology (guest)

9.Dr. Maya K.M, Lecturer in Biochemistry ( guest)

Postgraduate Programmes offered in the Department of Life Sciences

A. M.Sc BiochemistryNumber of Seats : 5Eligibility : A Pass with minimum of 50% marks in BSc Biochemistry.


Semester 1BCH 1C01 General and Analytical Biochemistry core 4BCH 1C02 Cell Biology and physiology core 4BCH 1C03 Metabolism & Clinical Biochemistry core 4BCH 1C04 Practical I core 2BCH 1C05 Practical II core 2

Semester 2BCH 2C06 Enzymology and Enzyme Technology core 4BCH 2C07 Microbiology and Immunology core 4BCH 2C08 Structural Biology, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics core 4BCH 2C09 Practical III core 2BCH 2C10 Practical IV core 2

Semester 3BCH 3C11 Plant Biochemistry and Environmental Biochemistry core 4BCH 3C12 Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Patenting & IPR core 4BCH 3C13 Biotechnology and Biosafety core 4BCH 3C14 Practical V core 2BCH 3E01 Neurobiochemistry elective 4BCH 3E02 Nuritional Biochemistry elective 4BCH 3E03 Protein chemistry elective 4BCH 3E04 Clinical and diagnostic Biochemistry elective 4

Semester 4BCH 4C15 Project work / Dissertation and Viva voce core 8BCH 4E05 Genetics for Biologists elective 4BCH 4E06 Biochemical and environmental toxicology elective 4BCH 4E07 Biochemical engineering elective 4BCH 4E08 Cancer Biology elective 4

For More Details:Head of the DepartmentDepartment of Life Sciences,Univeristy of Calicut, Calicut University P.O.,Malappuramm, Kerala




B. MSc. MicrobiologyNumber of Seats: 9Eligibility: Pass with a minimum of 50% marks in B.Sc. Microbiology.


Semester 1MBG 1C01 General Microbiology and Microbial Genetics core 4MBG 1C02 Environmental and Sanitation Microbiology core 4MBG 1C03 Immunology core 4MBG1C04 Practical I core 2

Semester 2MBG 2C05 Microbial Metabolism core 4MBG 2C06 Industrial Microbiology core 4MBG 2C07 Medical Microbiology core 4MBG 2C08 Molecular Biology and Microbial Biotechnology core 4MBG 2C09 Practical I core 2MBG 2C10 Practical II core 2

Semester 3MBG 3C11 Food and Agricultural Microbiology core 4MBG 3C12 Biophysics, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics core 4MBG 3C13 Practical III core 2MBG 3C14 Practical IV core 2MBG 3E01 Microbiology for Environment ProtectionMBG 3E02 Microbiology for up-lifting traditional

Kerala Cottage Industries elective 4MBG 3E03 Biosafety, Bioethics and IPR. elective 4MBG 3E04 Epidemiology and Public Health. elective 4

Semester 4MBG 4C15 Dissertation /Project work and Viva-voce core 4MBG 4E05 Inter-Disciplinary Dove-tailing in Biology elective 4MBG 4E06 Microbiology in Post-Harvest Agro-value addition. elective 4MBG 4E07 Modern Trends in Diagnostic

Microbiology and Immunology elective 4MBG 4E08 Emerging Microbiological diseases. elective 4

For More Details:Head of the DepartmentDepartment of Life Sciences,Univeristy of Calicut, Calicut University P.O., Malappuramm, Kerala



C. M.Sc. PhysiologyNumber of Seats : 5

Eligibility: Pass with a minimum of 50% marks in BSc physiology/bachelor degree in medical andparamedical and biological sciences.


Semester1PSG 1C01 Cell physiology, blood and nutrition. core 4PSG 1C02 Cardiovascular and respiratory system core 4PSG 1C03 Digestive and excretory system core 4PSG 1C04 Practical I core 2PSG 1C05 Practical II core 2

Semester 2PSG 2C06 General Biochemistry, Metabolism, instrumentation, Enzymology core 4PSG 2C07 General and Medical microbiology, immunology core 4PSG 2C08 Structural biology, biostatistics, bioinformatics core 4PSG 2C09 Practical III core 2PSG 2C10 Practical IV core 2

Semester 3PSG 3C11 Molecular biology and Biotechnology core 4PSG 3C12 Muscle physiology Nervous system and special senses core 4PSG 3C13 Endocrine & reproductive system, Advances in neuroscience core 4PSG 3C14 Practical V core 2PSG 3E01 Cardiovascular physiology elective 4PSG 3E02 Respiratory physiology elective 4PSG 3E03 Special senses elective 4PSG 3E04 Sports physiology elective 4

Semester 4PSG 4C15 Dissertation/ project work and viva voce elective 4PSG 4E05 Nervous system and infections elective 4PSG 4E06 Blood and lymphatic system and infections elective 4PSG 4E07 Diet and nutrition elective 4PSG 4E08 Toxicology elective 4


For More Details:Head of the DepartmentDepartment of Life Sciences,Univeristy of Calicut, Calicut University P.O.,Malappuramm, Kerala



SCHOOL OF DRAMA AND FINE ARTS

ProfileSchool of Drama established in 1977 , is a foremostinstitution in India giving academic training in thepractical and theoretical aspects of Drama andTheatre, which has created a ‘new wave’ in theTheatre outlook of Kerala. In 2000 December MusicDepartment started functioning and offering Masterof Arts in Music, Ph.D., in Music.The students get an opportunity to understand theglorious history of theatre and different schools ofthought. The curriculum exposes to the creativeaspects of performing arts like playwriting, acting,directing, design technology etc. Our classical andfolk traditions are being taught along with thepresent global trends in contemporary worldtheatre.As theatre assimilates all other art forms, the courseis designed encompassing allied art forms like yoga,martial arts, cinema and television. Experts indifferent fields of art are invited from all around theworld to give lectures. Play productions and shortfilm productions are regularly directed by faculty,guest directors and also by students of eachsemester.School conducts seminars and workshop incollaboration with abroad Universities, Nationalschool of drama and other cultural bodies.The School of Drama troupe visited Japan in Feb.2001 and presented the play ‘Saketham’ based onthe Ramayana in Tokyo and Fukuoka, we have alsoparticipated in several National and InternationalTheatre Festivals.We had Exchange Program with St. Martin’s College,London in the academic year 2005-2006.Alumni of our school are working in the field ofdrama, films and mass media, Universities in Indiaand abroad and also in Government cultural bodies.

Course offeredB.T.A. (Bachelor of Theatre Arts),M.T.A. (Masters of Theatre Arts),M. A (Music)M.Phil. (Theatre Arts),Ph.D. (Theatre Arts & Music)

Faculty:1. Dr.Jalaja Varma Head & Reader in Music2. Dr. Shibu. S. Kottaram, Lecturer in Direction3. Sri.Vinod .V.N, Lecturer in Classical Theatre4. Dr. T. Balasaravanan, Lecturer in Lighting

Details of the postgraduateprogrammesMaster of Theatre Arts (M.T.A)

No. of seats -10

Aims and objectives

University of Calicut has decided to start P.G.Course in Theatre (M.T.A.) from 2000 onwardsas per the UO.No.G.A.II/J1/3378/2000 Dt.04-09-2000.M.T.A is designed to be a 2-year P.GDegree to be conducted in 4 semesters of 6months each. The Course is meant to be Practicaland Research oriented. It is envisaged to traintheatre enthusiasts to teach and organizeTheatre Arts academically and professionally.

The trainees must also be able to carry outresearch and academic programmes expectedof a serious teacher in the field. Training in allthe aspects of play productions like Direction,Acting, Stage Craft, Children’s Theatre, etc. isplanned. Modern research methodology, Playproduction, Theatre Seminars, Workshop, etc.are also included in the curriculum. In short, asuccessful M.T.A candidate must be able toproduce plays, teach Theatre Arts and guideResearch scholars in the field. M.T.A is plannedto be a 2-year programme in 4 semesters, witha foundation or orientation course for 4 weeksin the beginning if it is found essential. Thereare Lectures, Practical, Play productions Practicalin stagecraft, Physical exercises, Seminars,Projects and Workshops for the course. MassCommunication, Film Appreciation, Audio-Visualtraining, Folklore etc, are also included in theprogramme.

Admission CriteriaFor admission to M.T.A, there will be an aptitudetest both written and practical at the time ofinterview to be conducted by the Faculty of theSchool of Drama & Fine Arts. Pre-request is BTAor any degree approved by the University withpractical theatre experience, BTA graduates willbe given a weightage of 10% marks.

Courses offered for M T A programme under CCSS


Semester 1THE 1C01 Physical Exercise & Improvisation (Practical) Core 2THE 1C02 Aesthetics of Theatre (Theory) Core 4THE 1C03 Foundations of Modern Theatre (Theory) Core 4THE 1C04 Folklore and Performance Studies (Theory) Core 4THE 1C05 Fundamental of Visual Design (Practical) Core 2THE 1C06 Voice, Diction and Music (Practical) Core 2THE 1C07 Acting for Stage (Practical) Core 2THE 1C08 Participation in Play Production (Practical) Core 2

Semester 2THE 2C09 Participation in Play Production (Practical) Core 2THE 2C10 Physical Exercise & Improvisation (Theory) Core 4THE 2C11 Acting Theory (Theory) Core 4THE 2C12 Children’s Theatre and Theatre in Education (Theory) Core 4THE 2C13 Mime and Choreography (Practical) Core 2THE 2E01 Acting for Camera (Practical) Elective 2THE 2E02 Theatre Technology: Lighting Design (Practical) Elective 2THE 2E03 Theatre Technology: Set design (Practical) Elective 2THE 2E04 Theatre Journalism and reviews (Theory) Elective 4THE 2E05 Film Theories & History (Theory) Elective 4THE 2E06 Property Making (Practical) Elective 2THE 2E07 Stage Combat (Practical) Elective 2

Semester 3THE 3C14 Direction Theory (Theory) Core 4THE 3C15 Theatre Semiotics, Creative (play)

Writing, and Play analysis (Theory) Core 4THE 3C16 Direction – Production (Dramatisation of

Non Dramatic form) (Practical) Core 2THE 3E08 Theatre Technology: Costume (Practical) Elective 2THE 3E09 Theatre Technology: Makeup (Practical) Elective 2THE 3E10 Theatre Management (Theory) Elective 4THE 3E11 Improvised Play (Practical) Elective 2THE 3E12 Children’s Theatre (Practical) Elective 2THE 3E13 Projection Design (Practical) Elective 2THE 3E14 Women and Theatre (Theory) Elective 4THE 3E15 Community Theatre (Theory) Elective 4

Semester 4THE 4C17 Famous Actors and Directors as Creative Artists (Theory) Core 4THE 4C18 The Art of Play Production (Theory) Core 4THE 4C19 Direction: Play Production (Practical) Core 2THE 4C20 Master’s Thesis (Project) Core 8THE 4E16 T.V and Film Making (Practical) Elective 2THE 4E17 Event management (Theory) Elective 4THE 4E18 Theatre Sound Design, Recording and Editing (Practical)Elective 2THE 4E19 Theatre Music (Practical) Elective 2THE 4E20 Street Theatre (Practical) Elective 2THE 4E21 Folk Theatre (Practical) Elective 2

The Head, School ofDrama and Fine ArtsDr. John Matthai Centre, Aranattukara P.O.Thrissur 680 618 Kerala stateTelephone : 0487 2385352



DEPARTMENT MALAYALAM ANDKERALA STUDIES

ProfileThe department of post-graduate teaching and research in Malayalam was established in1971 with Sukumar Azhikode as Professor and C.P.Achuthan Unni as Lecturer. Thisdepartment, which is renamed as Department of Malayalam and Kerala Studies in 1999, isone of the premier language department in the University. There are three programmes ofstudy, viz.M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D in this department. It is highlighted that Literary Criticism,Textual Criticism and Kerala Studies are the thrust areas of teaching and research offered bythe department. The faculty members have published several books and research papers intheir respective area of specialization and presented papers in national/internationalseminars. The department has organized numerous seminars including national seminarsand workshops in order to boost the academic talents among the students/researchers andcreate awareness regarding the changes that happen in the contemporary literature,culture and social life.Tunchan Manuscripts Repository, the major component of the department, is the secondlargest palm-leaf manuscripts repository of its kind in Kerala and first in the northern regionof it. There is a CHAIR in the department viz. ‘Vaikom Mohamed Basheer Chair’ institutedrecently by the Govt. of Kerala. The silver jubilee publication of the department,Rajatarekha, contains the details of the glorious academic activities and achievements ofthe department. ‘Malayalavimarsham’, half yearly research journal, is another contributionof the department.

Faculty1. Dr.P.M.Vijayappan (Head of the Department)

2. Dr. N.Mohiyuddin (on research leave)

3. Dr.V.Anilkumar.

4. Dr.L.Thomaskutty.

5. Dr.R.V.M.Divakaran.

Eligibility for AdmissionThe minimum marks prescribed for admission to M.A. Malayalam is 45% in Part – IILanguage – Malayalam of B.A/B.Sc. Degree examination or 45% in the LanguageMain papers in the case of candidates who have taken Malayalam under Part IIIpattern I or 45% taken Malayalam language and literature under Part III pattern IIfor B.A. Degree examination.

A weightage of 5% marks for admission shall be given to the candidates who havetaken the concerned language under part III for their qualifying degree examination.A weightage of 5% marks for admission shall also be given to the candidates whohave taken their qualifying degree from Calicut University.

M.A. Malayalam Language and Literature

Choice based Credit Semester System (CCSS)

Core CoursesCourse Title of the Course CreditsCode

Semester IMAL 1C01 {]mNo\ a[y-Im-e-km-lnXyw (Ancient and Medieval Literature) 4MAL 1C02 B[p-\nI kmlnXyw˛1 (Modern Literature - 1) 4MAL 1C03 B[p-\nI kmlnXyw˛2 (Modern Literature - 2) 4MAL 1C04 tIcf ]T\w (Kerala Studies) 4

Semester 2MAL 2C05 hymI-cWw (Grammar) 4MAL 2C06 `mjm-imkv{Xw (Linguistics) 4MAL 2C07 hnh¿Ø-\w˛ kn≤m-¥hpw {]tbm-Khpw (Translation-Theory and Practice) 4MAL 2C08 kmlnXy kn≤m-¥-ßƒ (Literary Theories) 4

Semester 3MAL 3C09 ae-bmf `mjm-N-cn{Xw (History of Malayalam Language) 4MAL 3C10 \ncq-]Ww (Criticism) 4MAL 3C11 Xmc-X-ay-km-lnXyw (Comparative Literature) 4

Semester 4MAL 4C12 am[y-a-ßfpw kwkv°m-chpw (Media and Culture) 4MAL 4C13 t{]mPIvSv / Unk¿t´-j≥ (Project/Dissertation) 4

Elective CoursesSemester IIIMAL 3E01 kwkvIrXw˛ 1 (Sanskrit - I) 4MAL 3E02 lkvX-en-JnX hn⁄m-\obw (Manuscriptology) 4MAL 3E03 kv{Xoc-N-\-Iƒ ae-bm-f-Øn¬ (Women Writings in Malayalam) 4MAL 3E04 \mtSm-Sn-hn-⁄m-\obw (Folkloristics) 4MAL 3E05 BJym-\-imkv{Xw (Narratology) 4MAL 3E06 ssieo-hn-⁄m-\obw (Stylistics) 4MAL 3E07 {]apJ Fgp-Øp-Im-c≥˛ kn.-sP. tXmakv (Eminent Writer - C.J. Thomas) 4MAL 3E08 {]apJ Fgp-Øp-Im-c≥˛ _jo¿ (Eminent Writer - Basheer) 4

Semester IVMAL 4E09 kwkvIrXw˛ 2 (Sanskrit - II) 4MAL 4E10 ]mT-hn-a¿i\w (Textual Criticism) 4MAL 4E11 ae-bm-f-]-{X-{]-h¿-Ø-\-N-cn{Xw (History of Malayalam Journalism) 4MAL 4E12 Xnc-°-Ym-km-lnXyw (Screenplay) 4MAL 4E13 cwK-I-em-]-T-\-ßƒ (Performance Studies) 4MAL 4E14 sNdp-IY (Short Story) 4MAL 4E15 {]apJ Fgp-Øp-Im-c≥˛ kn.-sP. tXmakv (Eminent Writer - Ayyappa Panicker) 4MAL 4E16 {]apJ Fgp-Øp-Im-c≥˛ kn.-sP. tXmakv (Eminent Writer - O.V. Vijayan) 4MAL 4E17 {]apJ Fgp-Øp-Im-c≥˛ kn.-sP. tXmakv (Eminent Writer - O.V. Vijayan) 4

For More Details:Head of the DepartmentDepartment of Malayalam and Kerala StudiesUniveristy of Calicut, Calicut University P.O.,Malappuramm, Kerala. 673 635


ProfileThe Department of Botany, University of Calicut,was established in 1968. The Department isequipped with almost all modern amenities forteaching and research in different areas of plantscience, and has the following facilities:Computer and Internet Facility: All researchLaboratories have internet facilities. SeparateComputer room having 12 PCs with internetfacility for students is also available.Library: Excellent collection of classical andmodern books in Botany and related subjects, andback volumes of several journals.Seminar Hall: Equipped with LCD, OHP and Slideprojector facilities; well furnished for Seminars andother functions.Calicut University Herbarium (CALI):Internationally approved, and holds about 30,000flowering plant specimens from different parts ofIndia.Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy(IAAT):The IAAT was established in 1990 withitsheadquarters at the Department of Botany,University of Calicut with the aim of cultivating andpromoting the science of Angiosperm Taxonomy inIndia. Rheedea, the official journal of the IAAT isbeing published since 1991.Calicut University Botanical Garden (CUBG):Established in 1971, the Calicut University BotanicalGarden (CUBG) has developed into an excellentcentre of biodiversity and ex situ conservation oftropical Indian flora and exotic species.Calicut University Botanical Society (CUBS): The CUBS is a gathering of Faculty members,Research Fellows and Students of the Departmentof Botany with an aim to expand the horizons ofknowledge and academic interactions in thedeveloping areas of biological sciences.Calicut University Botnany Alumni Association(CUBAL): CUBAL is an association of former students of theDepartment; the elders share their experience, givesuggestions and advices to the younger generationEndowments

The Department offers two endowment awardsfor the M.Sc.Botany/Plant Science/Applied PlantScience Students.

Thrust AreasThe following Divisions and Laboratories areestablished for accomplishments in specializedsubjects.a. Angiosperm Taxonomy & Floristicsb. Plant Morphogenesis & Tissue Culturec. Genetics & Plant breedingd. Mycology & Plant Pathologye. Plant Physiology & Biochemistry

The FacultyDr.M. Sivadasan, Professor & HeadDr. P. V. Madhusoodanan, ProfessorDr. Nabeesa Salim, Professor Dr. P. Manimohan, ProfessorDr. K.V. Mohanan, ReaderDr. M. Sabu. ReaderDr.John, E. Thoppil, ReaderDr. Sailas Benjamin, ReaderAn overview of the Post-graduateprogramme:M. Sc. Applied Plant Science Programme underthe Choice-based Credit semester System is a fulltime course comprising of four semesters. Throughits infrastructure well-developed over last 40 years,the Department offers instructions in wide areasof Plant Science such as Taxonomy, Physiology,Genetics, Cell and Molecular biology, Mycology,Pteridology, and Tissue Culture. The course has awell-balanced curriculum. Broad-based curriculumof the department makes it possible to meet therequirement of various national/internationalresearch institutes and universities/colleges.Overall, our M. Sc. curriculum is one of the best inthe country. The programme will consist of 72credits and will have 24 core courses (48 credits)spread over the first 3 semesters and 4 electivecourses (16 credits) and a dissertation (8 credits)in the 4th semester.

Eligibility Criteria:B.Sc. in Botany or Plant Science of this Universityor any other degree of any Indian or foreignUniversity recognized as equivalent to the above-mentioned degrees.


DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

Course List: M. Sc. in Applied Plant Science (CCSS)Core Courses


Semester 1BOT. 1C01 Algae & Bryophytes (Theory) 3BOT.1C02 Algae & Bryophytes (Practical) 1BOT.1C03 Fungi, Bacteria & Viruses (Theory) 3BOT.1C04 Fungi, Bacteria & Viruses (Practical) 1BOT.1C05 Pteridophytes & Gymnosperms (Theory) 3BOT.1C06 Pteridophytes & Gymnosperms (Practical) 1BOT.1C07 Anatomy of Angiosperms & Microtechnique(Theory) 3BOT.1C08 Anatomy of Angiosperms & Microtechnique (Practical) 1

Semester 2BOT.2C09 Plant Physiology (Theory) 3BOT.2C10 Plant Physiology (Practical) 1BOT.2C11 Biochemistry, Biophysics & Immunology (Theory) 3BOT.2C12 Biochemistry, Biophysics & Immunology (Practical) 1BOT.2C13 Plant Morphogenesis, Embryogenesis & Tissue Culture (Theory) 3BOT.2C14 Plant Morphogenesis, Embryogenesis & Tissue Culture (Practical) 1BOT.2C15 Environmental Biology (Theory) 3BOT.2C16 Environmental Biology (Practical) 1

Semester 3BOT.3C17 Angiosperm Taxonomy (Theory) 3BOT.3C18 Angiosperm Taxonomy (Practical) 1BOT.3C19 Genetics, PlantBreeding, &Biostatistics (Theory) 3BOT.3C20 Genetics, PlantBreeding, &Biostatistics (Practical) 1BOT.3C21 Cell Biology &Molecular Biology (Theory) 3BOT.3C22 Cell Biology &Molecular Biology (Practical) 1BOT.3C23 Genetic Engineering &Bioinformatics (Theory) 3BOT.3C24 Genetic Engineering &Bioinformatics (Practical) 1

Semester 4BOT.4C25 Project/Dissertation 8BOT.4__* Elective 1* 4BOT.4__* Elective 2* 4BOT.4__* Elective 3* 4BOT.4__* Elective 4* 4

Elective CoursesBOT.4E01 Theoretical aspects of Angiosperm Taxonomy (Theory) 4BOT.4E02 Applied aspects of Angiosperm Taxonomy (Theory) 4BOT.4E03 Fungal Biology and Technology (Theory) 4BOT.4E04 Fungal Systematics (Theory) 4BOT.4E05 General Bryology (Theory) 4BOT.4E06 Applied Bryology (Theory) 4BOT.4E07 Cell Biology (Theory) 4BOT.4E08 Molecular Biology (Theory) 4BOT.4E09 Ecological aspects of Plant Functions (Theory) 4BOT.4E10 Physiology of Plants under stress (Theory) 4BOT.4E11 Basic Environmental Science (Theory) 4BOT.4E12 Applied Environmental Science (Theory) 4BOT.4E13 Principles of Ethnobotany (Theory) 4BOT.4E14 Applied Ethnobotany (Theory) 4BOT.4E15 Plant Tissue Culture (Theory) 4BOT.4E16 Plant Biotechnology (Theory) 4BOT.4E17 Basic Pteridology (Theory) 4BOT.4E18 Applied Pteridology (Theory) 4BOT.4E19 Principles of algal systematics (Theory) 4BOT.4E20 Applied aspects of algal systematics (Theory) 4BOT.4E21 Genetics and Crop Improvement I (Theory) 4BOT.4E22 Genetics and Crop Improvement II (Theory) 4BOT.4E23 Agrobiotechnology 1(Theory) 4BOT.4E24 Agrobiotechnology 2 (Theory) 4BOT.4E25 Bioprocess Technology (Theory) 4BOT.4E26 Enzyme Engineering and Technology (Theory) 4



CENTRE FOR FOLKLORE STUDIES

ProfileThe Centre for Folklore Studies is one of Statutory Departments of University ofCalicut, established in the year 1999. The Department is functioning in theVatakara Campus at Puthuppanam, 3 Km. away from Vatakara town towardsSouth and very near to NH-17. It is the only Folklore Department in Kerala andwithin this short span of time, the Centre could develop a digital folklore archiveand a good library. The Centre entered into memorandum of Understanding withFolklore Fellows of Malabar (Trust) and Centre for Development of ImageTechnology (C DIT), Government of Kerala and therefore students are gettingexcellent training in Folk Medicine and Visual Media respectively. To imparttraining to school children in Folk arts and folk songs, organizing TraditionalMassage Camp and creating awareness in Folk Medicine through work-shops andCampus are some of the extension work by the Department.Within years, 22 Nets and 4 JRF have been secured by the students of theDepartment. Few of the students got placement in Education Department,Archaeology Department and Press. Some others are working in differentDepartmental projects.

Course OfferedM.A. FolkloreM.Phil in FolklorePh.D. in FolkloreChoice based credit semester system (2 years – 4 Semester)M.A. in Folklore

Eligibility:Any graduation recognized by UGC/Calicut University with a minimum of 45%marks. Those who are having Post-Graduation are also eligible for admission.

Admission:Admission is based on an entrance test conducted by the Academic Committee.

FacultiesDr. Raghavan Payyanad, ProfessorDr. E.K. Govindavarma Raja, LecturerJisha C.K., Guest LecturerSineesh Velikkuni, Guest Lecturer

M.A. in Folklore- Choice based Credit Semester System

Core Courses


Semester 1FLS 1C01 Introduction to Folklore 4FLS 1C02 Kerala Folk 4FLS 1C03 Folklore Genres 4FLS 1C04 Keala Folklore 4

Semester 2FLS 2C05 Folklore Theories I 4FLS 2C06 Folklore Theories II 4FLS 2C07 Field Methodology and Archiving 4

Semester 3FLS 3C08 Dissemination of Folklore 4FLS 3C09 Dynamics of Folklore 4

Semester 4FLS 4C10 Project 8

Elective Courses


Semester 2

FLS 2E01 Folklore and Current Trends 4FLS 2E02 Folklore in the Changing World 4FLS 2E03 Indigenous Knowledge and Technology 4

Semester 3FLS 3E04 Introduction to Mass Communication 4FLS 3E05 Still Photography 4FLS 3E06 Introduction to Computers and Text based applications 4FLS 3E07 Kalari an Introduction 4

Semester 4FLS 4E08 Reporting and Editing 4FLS 4E09 Reporting Practical 4FLS 4E10 Editing Practical 4FLS 4E11 Basics of Videography 4FLS 4E12 Photography Practical 2FLS 4E13 Videography Practical 2FLS 4E14 Database Design and Internet Applications 2FLS 4E15 Data Collection 2FLS 4E16 Computer Laboratories 2FLS 4E17 Kalari Medical Treatment 2FLS 4E18 Training in Massaging 2FLS 4E19 Training in Kalari Treatment 2

For More Details:Head of the DepartmentCentre for Folklore StudiesPuduppanam, Vatakara, Calicut



ProfileThe Centre for Women’s Studies, the first of its kindin the entire state of Kerala started functioningfrom Ist October 2005. The Centre was establishedwith UGC funds for acting as a catalyst for theempowerment of women in Malabar. The Centreoffers M.A. Women’s Studies course to develop abatch of young men and women to act as agents ofsocial change. It has focused its attention onresearch and extension works also. The targetgroups include girls in high schools, highersecondaries and colleges at degree andpostgraduate levels including professionaleducation and the rural and dalit women. TheCentre carries out awareness classes especially onlife skills and legal rights along with mental healthcounselling on a regular basis. Entrepreneurshiptraining is also given for income generationprogrammes to Self Help Groups and other needygirls. In short, it aims at the empowerment ofwomen by all means - psychological, economic,social and political. The Centre has organised 23 programmes till dateranging from expert lectures , State and Nationalworkshops and seminars on various issuespertaining to women.

Thrust areasPost colonial literature and theory, Indian literature,literatures of women and the marginalized ELT andlinguistics.

FacultyDr. Moly Kuruvilla (Reader i/c of Director)Smt. Mini Sukumar (Lecturer)Smt. Sobha P.V. (Guest Lecturer on Deputation)

Courses OfferedM.A. Women’s Studies (4 semesters in 2 years)

M.A. Women’s StudiesChoice Based Credit Semester System (CCSS)

ObjectivesWomen’s Studies is an exciting and lively areaof scholarship, which brings together insightsfrom the social and political sciences, philosophy,psychology, history, economics, law, literary andcultural studies in order to understand thedynamics of relations between women and men,in the past, present and future. This

interdisciplinary course of MA in Women’s Studieswill be engaging with challenging, cutting-edgeideas which are at the forefront of developmentswithin contemporary thought. The course contentcovers global, national and local scenario ofWomen’s Studies theories and praxis with specialreference to Kerala.The aim of the course is to impart the basicaspects of Women’s Studies both theoretical andapplied so as to enable them to critically analysethe socio-cultural, political and economic reasonsfor the position of women as a group in thesociety. The course will provide the theoretical,research and practical dimensions essential forthe understanding, analysis and further actionin addressing the issues of gender inequalityprevailing in the society.By the end of the course, students will have

acquired:· an advanced understanding of the nature of

women’s studies, its interdisciplinaryframeworks and a range of theoreticalperspectives and methods;

· the ability to analyse social and culturalphenomena through the lens of gender in away that appreciates a range of disciplinaryperspectives;

· specific knowledge of some aspects of Women’sStudies, both theoretical and applied;

· the ability to conduct a piece of individualresearch, using appropriate conceptualframeworks and methods, on an aspect ofwomen’s studies.

Eligibility criteriaThe minimum prescribed for application is 45%in Part I English of B.A/B.Sc. examinations or45% in English main papers in the case ofcandidates with English under part II, pattern Ior Pattern II. Candidates will be ranked accordingto the percentage of marks in Part I English orPart II English Main papers, in case of those whohave English under Part II, which ever is higher.A weightage of 10% marks shall be added inthe case of those who have taken English underpart III.

CENTRE FOR WOMEN’S STUDIES

M.A. Women’s Studies - Choice Based Credit Semester System (CCSS)


Semester 1

WMS 1C01 Introduction to Women’s Studies Core 4

WMS 1C02 History of Women’s Movements Core 4

WMS 1C03 Introduction to Feminist Thought Core 4

WMS 1C04 Women and Human Rights Core 4

Semester 2

WMS 2C05 History of Social Reforms and Women’s Movements in KeralaCore 4

WMS 2C06 Gender Democracy and Decentralisation Core 4

WMS 2C07 Women and Law Core 4

WMS 2C08 Feminist Research Methodology Core 4

Semester 3

WMS 3C09 Globalisation, Culture and CommunalismCore 4

WMS 3C10 Gender Health and Sexuality Core 4

WMS 3E01 Elective I Elective 4

WMS 3C02 Elective II Elective 4

Semester 4

WMS 4C01 Dissertation Core 8

WMS 4C02 Indian Feminist Thought Core 4

WMS 4C03 Women and Media Core 4

WMS 4E03 Elective III Elective 4

WMS 4E04 Elective IV Elective 4

Elective Papers1. Introduction to Gender Studies2. Feminist Guidance and Counselling3. Nationalism, Colonialism and Gender4. Gender and Development5. Management skills for Development workers6. Cyber crime and Women7. Feminist Theories

For More Details:Head of the DepartmentCentre for Women Studies Univeristy of CalicutCalicut University P.O., Malappuramm, Kerala



1DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT

ProfileThe Department of Sanskrit, established in 1978, is one of the major language Departments in theUniversity of Calicut. Besides M.Phil and Ph.D,the Department offers postgraduate programmeswith a broad conceptual frame work so as to enable students to pursue further studies in subjectslike Literary History, Literary Theory, Comparative Literature, Manuscriptology, Textual Criticism,Philosophy and Indian Scientific Heritage. The Department has so far published 30 Books relatingto various aspects of Indology under Calicut University Sanskrit Series. 53 students have so far beenawarded Ph.D Degree. The Department regularly conducts National and International seminars. Italso offers facilities for foreign students to pursue Indological studies. The research areas of thefaculty are Literary theory, Literary History, Cultural studies, Linguistics, Grammar and IndianPhilosophy. M.A. Sanskrit (General) course is designed to provide all round scholarship in the basicsof Sanskrit studies so as to enable the students to perspectivise traditional knowledge systems froma contemporary stand-point.

Courses offeredM.A. Sanskrit Language and Literature (General)

M.Phil Language and Literature

Ph.D.

FacultyDr. P. Narayanan Namboodiri, Professor & Head

Dr. C. Rajendran, Professor.

Dr. T.K. Narayanan, Professor

Dr. K. Sekharan, Reader

Dr. K.K.Geethakumari, Reader

Eligibility CriteriaThe minimum marks prescribed for admission to M.A in Languages other than English is 45%in Part II Languages concerned of B.A/B.Sc. Degree Examination or 45% in the LanguageMain Papers in the case of candidates with concerned Language under Part III Pattern I or45% in language main papers in the case of candidates with the concerned language underPart III Pattern II. Candidates shall be ranked according to the percentage of marks in PartII language or part III in the case of those who have taken the concerned Language underpart III whichever is higher.

A weightage of 5% marks for admission shall be given to the candidates who have takenthe concerned language under Part III for their qualifying degree examination Relaxation inthe requirement of minimum marks upto 5% for OBC/OEC is applicable. SC/ST candidatesneed get only a pass in their qualifying examination for admission to the Post Graduatecourses.

M.A. Sanskrit Language and Literature (General)

Choice – based Credit Semester System (CCSS) 2008


Semester 1SKT 1C01 Poetry and Drama Core 4SKT 1C02 Dramaturgy Core 4SKT 1C03 Mahabhasya and Nirukta Core 4SKT 1C04 Vedanta Core 4

Semester 2SKT 2C05 Dhvanyaloka –I and Vyaktiviveka – I Core 4SKT 2C06 Siddhantakaumudi Core 4SKT 2C07 Vakroktijivita Core 4SKT 2C08 Manuscriptology Core 4

Semester 3SKT 3C09 Rasagangadhara Core 4SKT 3C10 Kavyaprakasa Core 4SKT 3C11 Dhvanyaloka-IIand IV Core 4SKT 3E01 Elective Elective 4SKT 3E02 Elective Elective 4

Semester 4SKT 4C12 Nyaya and Mimamsa Core 4SKT 4C13 Dissertation /Project Core 8SKT 4E03 Elective Elective 4SKT 4E04 Elective Elective 4

Elective Topics

Semester 3SKT 3E01 Basic Sanskrit-1 Elective 4SKT 3E02 Sanskrit Historiography Elective 4SKT 3E03 Elaments of Indian Philosophy Elective 4SKT 3E04 Ancient Indian Science&Technology Elective 4SKT 3E05 Comparative Linguistics Elective 4SKT 3E06 Sanskrit Heritage of Kerala Elective 4

Semester 4SKT 4E07 Comparative Literary Theory Elective 4SKT 4E08 Theatre Studies Elective 4SKT 4E09 Computational Sanskrit Elective 4SKT 4E10 Cultural Tourism Elective 4SKT 4E11 Manuscriptology Elective 4SKT 4E12 Basic Sanskrit II Elective 4

For More Details:Head of the DepartmentDepartment of SanskritUniveristy of CalicutCalicut University P.O.Malappuramm, Kerala

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