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Indian Classical Literature

The document outlines the course structure for two generic electives: Indian Classical Literature (GE-9) and Twentieth Century Drama (GE-10), detailing credit distribution, eligibility criteria, and prerequisites. The Indian Classical Literature course aims to provide foundational knowledge of Indian literary traditions, focusing on works from Sanskrit and Tamil, while the Twentieth Century Drama course has similar credit and eligibility requirements. Both courses have specified syllabi and recommended readings to enhance students' understanding of the respective literary forms.

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Indian Classical Literature

The document outlines the course structure for two generic electives: Indian Classical Literature (GE-9) and Twentieth Century Drama (GE-10), detailing credit distribution, eligibility criteria, and prerequisites. The Indian Classical Literature course aims to provide foundational knowledge of Indian literary traditions, focusing on works from Sanskrit and Tamil, while the Twentieth Century Drama course has similar credit and eligibility requirements. Both courses have specified syllabi and recommended readings to enhance students' understanding of the respective literary forms.

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GENERIC ELECTIVES (GE-8) INDIAN CLASSICAL LITERATURE

Credit distribution, Eligibility and Prerequisites of the Course

Course Credits Credit distribution of the course Eligibility Pre-requisite


title & Lecture Tutorial Practical/ criteria of the course
Code Practice (if any)
GE-9 4 3 1 0 Passed NIL
Indian Class XII
Classical with
Literature English
from List
A in CUET

Learning Objectives

The Learning Objectives of this course are as follows:


• To offer students a foundational understanding of Indian classical literary
tradition.
• To introduce students to a rich and diverse literature from two classical
languages of India, Sanskrit and Tamil.

Learning outcomes

The Learning Outcomes of this course are as follows:


• By studying this course, students will be able to gain knowledge of the aesthetic and
cultural values that serve as the groundwork for later developments in Indian
philosophical and social change.

SYLLABUS OF GE-9

UNIT – I (15 Hours)


1. Vyasa. Selections from The Mahabharata, from The Mahabharata of Krishna-
Dwaipayana Vyasa, trans. K. M. Ganguli (Delhi: Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers,
2012).
a) ‘The Dicing’ and ‘Sequel to Dicing’, Book 2, Sabha Parva Section XLVI-LXXII
b) ‘The Temptation of Karna’, Book 5, Udyog Parva, Section CXL-CXLVI.
c) ‘Krishna’s Peace Proposal’, Book 5, Udyog Parva, Section LXXXIX-CXXXI

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UNIT – II (15 Hours)
1. Kalidasa. Abhijnanasakuntalam, trans. Chandra Rajan, in Kalidasa: The Loom of
Time. Penguin Classics, 1989, reprint 2000.

UNIT – III (15 Hours)


1. Ilango Atikal. ‘The Book of Vanci’, Cilappatikaram. trans. R. Parthasarathy (Columbia
University Press, 1993; Penguin Books India, 2004).

Practical component (if any) - NIL

Essential/recommended readings- as listed in the units

Suggestive readings:
1. Bharata Muni. Selections from Natyasastra. (i) Chapter 6, ‘The Sentiments’; (ii)
Chapter 20, ‘Ten Kinds of Play’; (iii) Chapter 35, ‘Characteristics of the Jester’, trans.
Manomohan Ghosh, Calcutta: Asiatic Society of Bengal, 1951. pp105-17; 355-74;
548-50
2. Osho. Selections from Krishna: The Man and His Philosophy. (i) Krishna is Complete
and Whole (ii) Draupadi: A Rare Woman (iii) Action, Inaction and Non-Action (iv)
Rituals, Fire and Knowledge, Delhi: Jaico Publishing House, 1991.
3. Kapoor, Kapil. Indian Knowledge System Vol. 1. New Delhi: D.K. Printworld Pvt.
Ltd., 2005. pp 1-31
4. Gerow, Edwin, et al. ‘Indian Poetics’, The Literatures of India: An Introduction. ed.
Edward. C. Dimock et al, Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1974. pp 115-143
5. Venkatachalapathy, R. ‘Introduction’, Love Stands Alone: Selections from Tamil
Sangam Poetry. Delhi: Penguin Classics, 2013. pp XIII-XLI; 25; 45; 70; 186

Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination


Branch, University of Delhi, from time to time.

GENERIC ELECTIVES (GE-9) TWENTIETH CENTURY DRAMA

Credit distribution, Eligibility and Pre-requisites of the Course

Course title Credits Credit distribution of the Eligibility Pre-requisite


& Code course criteria of the course
Lecture Tutorial Practical/
Practice
GE-10 4 3 1 0 Passed Class NIL
TWENTIETH XII
CENTURY
DRAMA

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