Department of Malayalam
Celebrating Language, Literature & Culture
Welcome to Department of Malayalam
About Our Department
The Department of Malayalam is dedicated to the study and promotion of Malayalam language, literature, and cultural heritage. We nurture critical thinking, creative expression, and research in literary and linguistic studies.
Our programmes blend classical and contemporary texts, provide training in linguistics and translation, and encourage engagement with theatre, folk traditions, and media.
Key Highlights
- Rich Literary Collections & Archives
- Experienced Faculty in Literature and Linguistics
- Translation & Media Workshops
- Field Projects and Cultural Outreach
Our Faculty
Course Outline
Bachelor of Arts in Malayalam (BA Malayalam)
A 3-year undergraduate programme offering in-depth study of Malayalam language, literature, criticism, and cultural traditions.
1
Semester 1
- Malayalam Language and Grammar
- Introduction to Malayalam Prose
2
Semester 2
- History of Malayalam Literature
- Classical Poetry and Ballads
3
Semester 3
- Modern Malayalam Poetry
- Drama and Stagecraft
- Introduction to Literary Criticism
4
Semester 4
- Comparative Literature and Translation
- Folk Literature and Oral Traditions
- Language and Sociolinguistics
5
Semester 5
- Literary Criticism and Theory
- Translation Studies: Theory and Practice
- Research Methods in Humanities
6
Semester 6
- Contemporary Malayalam Fiction and Essays
- Seminar/Project: Critical Study or Translation Project
- Elective: Media Writing and Journalism in Malayalam
Our Programmes
Bachelor of Arts in Malayalam (BA)
A 3-year undergraduate programme emphasising language skills, literary analysis, and cultural studies.
Semester 1
- Malayalam Language and Grammar
Master of Arts in Malayalam (MA)
A 2-year postgraduate programme focused on advanced literary criticism, research, and specialised electives like translation, folk studies and theatre.
Course Outcomes
Bachelor of Arts in Malayalam (B.A.)
Graduates will be able to critically analyse texts in Malayalam, conduct independent research in literary studies, work as translators or content writers, and contribute to cultural preservation and dissemination.
Currently no add-on courses available.