Syllabus
Unit 1
Introduction to Sanskrit language, Devanagari script – Vowels and consonants, pronunciation, classification of
consonants, conjunct consonants, words – nouns and verbs, cases – introduction, numbers, Pronouns, communicating time in Sanskrit. Practical classes in spoken Sanskrit
Unit 2
Verbs- Singular, Dual and plural – First person, Second person, Third person. Tenses – Past, Present and Future – Atmanepadi and Parasmaipadi-karthariprayoga
Unit 3
Words for communication, slokas, moral stories, subhashithas, riddles (from the books prescribed)
Unit 4
Selected slokas from Valmiki Ramayana, Kalidasa’s works and Bhagavad Gita. Ramayana – chapter VIII – verse 5, Mahabharata – chapter 174, verse -16, Bhagavad Gita – chapter – IV verse 8, Kalidasa’s Sakuntalam Act IV – verse 4
Unit 5
Translation of simple sentences from Sanskrit to English and vice versa.
Objectives and Outcomes
OBJECTIVES:
- To appreciate the aesthetics & cultural implications; to enhance creative thinking in mother-tongue;
- To learn ourculture & values; to equip students read & write correct Malayalam;
- To correct the mistakes in pronunciation; tocreate awareness that good language is the sign of complete
Course Outcome:
After the completion of the course the student will be able to:
CO1: Understand the different cultural influences in linguistic translation CO2: Identify and appreciate the Romantic elements of modern literature CO3: Analyze the genre of autobiographical writing
CO4: Critically evaluate the significance of historical, political and socio cultural aspects in literature CO5: Demonstrate good writing skills in Malayalam
CO-PO Mapping:
| PO |
PO1 |
PO2 |
PO3 |
PO4 |
PO5 |
PO6 |
PO7 |
PO8 |
PO9 |
PO10 |
PO11 |
PSO1 |
| CO |
| CO1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
3 |
– |
– |
– |
| CO2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
3 |
– |
– |
– |
| CO3 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
3 |
– |
– |
– |
| CO4 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
3 |
– |
– |
– |
| CO5 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
Evaluation Pattern
Evaluation Pattern
| Assessment |
Internal |
End Semester |
| Periodical 1 (P1) |
15 |
|
| Periodical 2 (P2) |
15 |
|
| *Continuous Assessment (CA) |
20 |
|
| End Semester |
|
50 |
*CA – Can be Quizzes, Assignment, Projects, and Reports.