The University Grants Commission (UGC) NET Bureau revised its syllabus for UGC NET in Tribal and Regional Language / Literature in June, 2019 and the same syllabus will be applicable for the upcoming UGC NET / JRF and SET or SLET examination. The detailed syllabus for paper-1 can be found at UGC NET Syllabus for Paper-1. The details of syllabus of Paper-2 can be downloaded in the pdf format from the following link:
Tribal and Regional Languages UGC NET Syllabus for Paper-2 (New and Updated)
The UGC NET examination old syllabus which was applicable till December, 2018 can be downloaded in the pdf format from the following link. Kindly note that this syllabus is considered as outdated and now not applicable for the upcoming UGC NET examination in Tribal and Regional Language / Literature. You can use it only for your reference purpose.
Tribal and Regional Languages UGC NET Syllabus for Paper-2 (Old or Previous)
The detailed UGC NET old syllabus in Tribal and Regional Language / Literature is given below.
NTA UGC NET/JRF/SET/SLET Syllabus for Tribal and Regional Language / Literature, Code No: 70 is given below
1. General Anthropology
Definition of Anthropology and its Structure
Scope of Study
Study Method
Purpose of Study
Main Branches
Utilities
Relation with Other Subjects and Characteristics
Modern Attitudes
Concept of Culture and Change
Social System
Economy
Religious System
2. General Linguistics
Definition and kinds of Linguistics
Branches of the study of Linguistics
Theory of Origin of Language
Nature of Language and its Characteristics
Evolution of Language, change and its reasons
Different Forms of Language
Classification of Language
Phonetics
Morphology
Semantics
Syntax
Scripts
Lexicography
3. Indian Literature
General Introduction of Ancient Indian Literature – Vedas, Upanisads, Epics, Jain literature, Buddhist literature and other literatures.
General Introduction of Medieval Indian Literature – Bhakti movement, (Alwar Saints, Sagun Bhakti – Ram Margi, Krishan Margi, Nirgun Bhakti, Sufi Saints) – Main poets and the study of poetry (Surdas, Tulsi, Kabir, Jayasi, Mira), Ritikaleen poets and study of poetry (Bihari, Ghananand and Bhushan).
Modern Indian Literature – Evolution of pre – independence and post – independence prose and poetry, main poets, authors and their works.
4. Theory of Literature
Definition of Literature and its Characteristics, Elements of Literature – Subject – matter, feeling, world – view, language, imagination, bases of poetic forms, different poetic forms – structural characteristics of song, epicoid (long episodic poem), epics, story, plays, novel, essay, one – act play, etc. ), motive of literature, purpose of literature.
Indian Poetics – Word – power (Shabd Shakti), ‘Rasa’ organism, ‘Sadharnikaran’, ‘Rasa’ nispatti, Bharat Sutra and its interpretations, poetic quality, poetic blemish, Rhetoric – Rhyme, Alliteration, Yamak, Shlesh, Vipsa, Sarcasm (Vakrokti), Upama (comparison). Metaphor, Bhrantiman (illusive), Aphnuti (protext), Utpreksha, Hyperbole, Deepak, Virodhabhas, Parikar, Parikarankur, Vyajstuti, Vibhavana, Vesheshokti, Asangati, Kavyaling, Arthantarnyas, Yathasamkhya, Pratip, Lokokti (proverb) and Swabhavokti (natural saying).
Folk – Literature – Definition, scope of study, importance, study method, classification.
Various Forms of Folk – Literature, e.g., myth, legend, etc.
Various Forms of Folk Song, e.g., ritual song, lullaby, festival songs, narratives, etc.
The following part of the UGC NET syllabus were previously under UGC NET Paper-3 (Part-A) syllabus in Tribal and Regional Language / Literature, however, as UGC has now only two papers i.e. UGC NET Paper-1 which is general and compulsory for all subjects and UGC NET Paper-2 on the specific subject (including all electives, without options) instead of previous three papers i.e. UGC NET Paper-1 which was general and compulsory for all subjects and UGC NET Paper-2 and Paper-3 on the specific subject, so, now-a-days, the following part is also considered as part of the UGC NET Paper-2 syllabus.
[Core Group]
Unit – Iwww.netugc.com
Principles of Ethnology
Unit – II
Ethnological study of the Tribal and Sadan communities of Jharkhand and adjoining provinces.
Unit – III
Principles of Linguistics
Unit – IV
Linguistic study of any one of the languages of Jharkhand and adjoining provinces – Mundari, Santali, Ho, Khadia, Kudukh, Nagpuri, Kurmali, Khortha and Panchpargania languages – contemporary problems and direction of their solution and tradition of studies.
Study of inter – relationship and impact of Indian literature in any of the Jharkhandi language – literature namely Mundari, Santali, Ho, Khadia, Kudukh, Nagpuri, Kurmali, Khortha and Panchpargania.
Unit – V
Ancient Literature
Unit – VI
Medieval Literature
Unit – VII
Modern Literature
Unit – VIII
Western Criticism
Unit – IX
Indian Criticism
Unit – X
Folklore
The following part of the UGC NET syllabus were previously under UGC NET Paper-3 (Part-B) syllabus in Tribal and Regional Language / Literature, however, as UGC has now only two papers i.e. UGC NET Paper-1 which is general and compulsory for all subjects and UGC NET Paper-2 on the specific subject (including all electives, without options) instead of previous three papers i.e. UGC NET Paper-1 which was general and compulsory for all subjects and UGC NET Paper-2 and Paper-3 on the specific subject, so, now-a-days, the following part is also considered as part of the UGC NET Paper-2 syllabus.
[Elective / Optional]
Elective – I
Mundari: Poetry
Characteristics of Mundari folk songs, variety, sub – varieties.
Study of Budu Babu and his works.
Poetic characteristics of Kashinath Singh Munda ‘Kande’, Dulaya Chandra Munda, Daud Dayal Singh Horo, Suleman Buding, Ram Dayal Munda.
Mundari: Prose
Characteristics of Mundari folktales – variety and sub – varieties.
Storywriters of Mundari and their stories.
Novelists of Mundari and their novels.
Essayists of Mundari and their essays.
Critics of Mundari and their literary criticism.
Playwrights of Mundari and their plays.
Elective – II
Santhali: Poetry
Characteristics of Santhali folk songs – variety and sub – varieties.
Paul Jujhar Soren and his works.
Harihar Hansada, Narain Soren Todesutam’s poetic features.
Santhali: Prose
Characteristics of Santhali folktales – variety and sub – varieties.
Storywriters of Santhali and their stories.
Novelists of Santhali and their novels.
Essayists of Santhali and their essays.
Playwrights of Santhali and their plays.
Critics of Santhali and their literary criticism.
Elective – III
Ho: Poetry
Characteristics of Ho folk songs – variety and sub – varieties.
Writings of Satish Kumar Koda and Kanhu Ran Deogam.
Poetic characteristics of Lakho Bodra, Durga Purti and B.P. Pingua.
Ho: Prose
Characteristics of Ho folktales – variety and sub – varieties.
Storywriters of Ho and their stories.
Novelists of Ho and their novels.
Essayists of Ho and their essays.
Playwrights of Ho and their plays.
Critics of Ho and their literary criticism.
Elective – IV
Khadia: Poetry
Characteristics of Khadia folk songs – variety and sub – varieties.
Pyare Kerketta, Rose Kerketta, Nuas Kerketta and their works.
Poetic characteristics of Khadia poetry.
Khadia: Prose
Characteristics of Khadia folktales – variety and sub – varieties.
Storywriters of Khadia and their stories.
Novelists of Khadia and their novels.
Essayists of Khadia and their essays.
Playwrights of Khadia and their plays.
Critics of Khadia and their literary criticism.
Elective – V
Kudukh: Poetry
Characteristics of Kudukh folk songs – variety and sub – varieties.
Davie Kujar and his works.
Poetic characteristics of Justin Ekka and Indrajit Oraon.
Kudukh: Prose
Characteristics of Kudukh folktales – variety and sub – varieties.
Storywriters of Kudukh and their stories.
Novelists of Kudukh and their novels.
Essayists of Kudukh and their essays.
Playwrights of Kudukh and their plays.
Critics of Kudukh and their literary criticism.
Elective – VI
Nagpuri: Poetry
Characteristics of Nagpuri folk songs – variety and sub – varieties.
Poetic characteristics of medieval poets – Hanuman Singh, Jaya Govind.
Drigpal Ram Devgharia and Ghasi Ram.
Poetic characteristics of modern poets – Sharda Prasad Sharma, Mrityunj.
Nath Sharma, Sahni Upendra Pal Nahan, Madhu Mansuri, Mukund Nayak.
Nagpuri: Prose
Characteristics of Nagpuri folktales – variety and sub – varieties.
Storywriters of Nagpuri and their stories.
Novelists of Nagpuri and meir novels.
Essayists of Nagpuri and their essays.
Playwrights of Nagpuri and their plays.
Critics of Nagpuri and their literary criticism.
Elective – VII
Kurmali: Poetry
Characteristics of Kurmali folk songs – variety and sub – varieties.
Poetic characteristics of ancient Kurmali Poets – Vinandia, Gaurangia and Deena.
Poetic characteristics of modern poets – Srishti Dhar Singh Deo ‘Ketiyar’, Lakhi Xant Mahto ‘Mutaruaar’ Angad Mahto.
Kurmali: Prose
Characteristics of Kurmali folktales – variety and sub – varieties.
Storywriters of Kurmali and their stories.www.netugc.com
Novelists of Kurmali and their novels.
Essayists of Kurmali and their essays.
Playwrights of Kurmali and their plays.
Critics of Kurmali and their literary criticism.
Elective – VIII
Khortha: Poetry
Characteristics of Khortha folk songs – variety and sub – varieties.
Poetic characteristics of Shri Nivas Panuri, Mahesh Golwalkar.
Poetic characteristics of Shio Nath Pramanik, Shanti Bharat, A. K. Jha.
Khortha: Prose
Characteristics of Khortha folktales – variety and sub – varieties.
Storywriters of Khortha and their stories.
Novelists of Khortha and their novels.
Essayists of Khortha and their essays.
Playwrights of Khortha and their plays.
Critics of Khortha and their literary criticism.
Elective – IX
Panchpargania: Poetry
Characteristics of Panchpargania folk songs – variety and sub – varieties.
Poetic Characteristics of Barju Ram Tanti, Narottam, Duryodhan.
Poetic Characteristics of Srishti Dhar Mahto, Raj Kishore Singh.
Panchpargania: Prose
Characteristics of Panchpargania folktales – variety and sub – varieties.
Storywriters of Panchpargania and their stories.
Novelists of Panchpargania and their novels.
Essayists of Panchpargania and their essays.
Playwrights of Panchpargania and their plays.
Critics of Panchpargania and their literary criticism.
Tribal and Regional Language / Literature: Regional language is a language spoken in an area of a sovereign state, whether it be a small area, a federal state or province, or some wider area. Internationally, for the purposes of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, "regional or minority languages" means languages that are traditionally used within a given territory of a State by nationals of that State who form a group numerically smaller than the rest of the State's population; and different from the official language(s) of that State.
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