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MA in Hindi at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Gramin Mahavidyalaya
Deoria, Uttar Pradesh
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About the Specialization
What is Hindi at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Gramin Mahavidyalaya Deoria?
This MA Hindi program at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Gramin Mahavidyalaya, Deoria, focuses on a comprehensive study of Hindi literature, linguistics, literary theory, and functional Hindi. It provides a deep dive into the rich history of Hindi poetry and prose, from ancient to modern periods. The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and research skills in students, making them adept in understanding and contributing to the vast landscape of Indian literature and language.
Who Should Apply?
This program is ideal for Bachelor''''s degree holders in Hindi or related humanities subjects who are passionate about literary research, teaching, or careers in media and communication. It suits fresh graduates aspiring for academic pursuits, government jobs requiring Hindi proficiency, or those aiming to enhance their communication and analytical skills for various sectors in India.
Why Choose This Course?
Graduates of this program can expect diverse career paths in India, including roles as educators, content writers, editors, translators, journalists, and civil servants. Entry-level salaries typically range from INR 3-5 LPA, growing significantly with experience. The program equips students for NET/JRF examinations, enabling academic careers, and prepares them for roles in publishing, digital content creation, and media houses across the country.
Student Success Practices
Foundation Stage
Master Core Literary History and Theory- (Semester 1-2)
Systematically study the history of Hindi literature, literary theories, and poetics. Create comprehensive notes, timelines, and concept maps for each period and major literary movement. Actively participate in class discussions to solidify understanding of complex theoretical frameworks.
Tools & Resources
Standard Hindi Sahitya Itihas books (Acharya Ramchandra Shukla, Hazariprasad Dwivedi), Literary theory texts, Online academic journals (e.g., Shodhganga for research papers), Peer study groups
Career Connection
A strong foundation in literary history and theory is crucial for NET/JRF examinations, academic research, and effective literary criticism in future roles as educators or content developers.
Deep Dive into Prescribed Texts- (Semester 1-2)
Engage deeply with the ancient, medieval, and modern poetry and prose texts prescribed in the syllabus. Read critically, analyze literary devices, themes, and historical context. Prepare summaries and critical analyses for each text to enhance comprehension and expression.
Tools & Resources
Original texts with commentaries, Critical essays and reviews, Online literary forums and discussion platforms
Career Connection
In-depth textual analysis skills are vital for academic writing, content creation, and for aspiring editors or literary critics, providing a nuanced understanding of Hindi literary heritage.
Develop Foundational Research Skills- (Semester 1-2)
Utilize the minor research projects in the initial semesters to learn basic research methodology. Focus on identifying a clear research question, conducting literature reviews, and structuring academic papers. Seek feedback from professors on early drafts.
Tools & Resources
University library resources, JSTOR, Google Scholar for academic papers, Plagiarism checker tools (e.g., Turnitin), Microsoft Word for formatting
Career Connection
Early development of research skills is essential for pursuing M.Phil/Ph.D., for roles in content research, and for any professional position requiring analytical problem-solving and systematic inquiry.
Intermediate Stage
Specialize in Functional Hindi Applications- (Semester 3-4)
Explore elective papers related to functional Hindi, journalism, or language technology. Participate in workshops, seminars, or short courses on translation, administrative Hindi, or media writing. Practice creating professional documents and media content in Hindi.
Tools & Resources
Functional Hindi textbooks, Government circulars and administrative documents, News portals, blogs, and online translation tools (e.g., Google Translate for practice, but understand limitations)
Career Connection
Proficiency in Functional Hindi opens doors to diverse career opportunities in government administration, media houses, publishing, and corporate communication roles requiring strong Hindi communication.
Engage with Contemporary Literary Discourses- (Semester 3-4)
Actively participate in discussions, seminars, and literary events focusing on contemporary issues like Dalit Vimarsh, Stree Vimarsh, and other literary debates. Read articles and books by modern critics and authors to understand evolving perspectives and critical frameworks.
Tools & Resources
Contemporary Hindi literary magazines, Books on various literary discourses, University-organized literary conferences and guest lectures
Career Connection
Understanding contemporary discourses is crucial for advanced literary analysis, for roles in cultural organizations, and for aspiring authors or journalists keen on social commentary.
Build a Strong Academic Network- (Semester 3-4)
Connect with professors, senior researchers, and fellow students. Attend departmental events, guest lectures, and inter-collegiate literary festivals. Collaborate on minor research projects and seek mentorship for academic and career guidance.
Tools & Resources
Departmental notice boards and newsletters, LinkedIn for professional connections, Academic conferences
Career Connection
Networking provides opportunities for research collaborations, future employment references, and insights into academic trends and job market demands in India.
Advanced Stage
Undertake a Comprehensive Major Research Project- (Semester 4)
Identify a unique research problem, develop a robust research proposal, and execute a detailed Major Research Project/Dissertation. Focus on independent critical analysis, data interpretation (if applicable), and clear academic writing, culminating in a strong thesis.
Tools & Resources
Advanced research methodology books, Statistical software (if quantitative analysis is involved), University research guidelines, Proofreading and editing services
Career Connection
A high-quality major research project is a significant credential for Ph.D. admissions, demonstrating expertise and independent research capability, highly valued in academia and specialized content roles.
Prepare for NET/JRF and Other Competitive Exams- (Semester 3-4 (ongoing preparation))
Start dedicated preparation for the National Eligibility Test (NET) and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) examinations. Focus on the Hindi syllabus, practice previous year''''s papers, and consider joining coaching institutes or online test series for structured preparation.
Tools & Resources
UGC NET/JRF Hindi syllabus and previous year papers, Standard reference books for NET Hindi, Online mock tests and coaching platforms
Career Connection
Qualifying NET/JRF is a gateway to lectureship in Indian universities and colleges, and a prerequisite for Ph.D. admissions, securing a solid academic career path.
Develop Professional Communication & Presentation Skills- (Semester 3-4)
Actively seek opportunities to present research findings, critical analyses, or creative works in seminars, workshops, and classroom settings. Refine public speaking, academic presentation, and professional writing skills for varied audiences.
Tools & Resources
PowerPoint/Google Slides for presentations, Presentation skills workshops, Peer feedback on drafts and deliveries, Spoken English/Hindi improvement classes if needed
Career Connection
Strong communication and presentation skills are universally valued, crucial for teaching, corporate roles, public relations, and effective dissemination of research in any professional setting.
Program Structure and Curriculum
Eligibility:
- Bachelor''''s degree (BA) with Hindi as a subject from a recognized university.
Duration: 4 semesters / 2 years
Credits: 84 Credits
Assessment: Internal: 25%, External: 75%
Semester-wise Curriculum Table
Semester 1
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIN 101 | हिन्दी साहित्य का इतिहास: आदिकाल एवं भक्तिकाल (History of Hindi Literature: Adi Period & Bhakti Period) | Core | 4 | हिन्दी साहित्य इतिहास दर्शन एवं लेखन परम्परा, आदिकाल की प्रमुख प्रवृत्तियाँ एवं कवि, भक्तिकाल की प्रमुख काव्यधाराएँ (सन्त, सूफी, राम, कृष्णभक्ति), निर्गुण एवं सगुण भक्ति काव्य का स्वरूप |
| HIN 102 | प्राचीन एवं मध्यकालीन काव्य (Ancient & Medieval Poetry) | Core | 4 | पृथ्वीराज रासो (संपादित अंश), विद्यापति पदावली (संपादित अंश), कबीर ग्रन्थावली (संपादित अंश), जायसी (संपादित अंश), सूरदास (संपादित अंश), तुलसीदास (संपादित अंश), मीराबाई |
| HIN 103 | काव्यशास्त्र एवं साहित्य सिद्धान्त (Poetics & Literary Theory) | Core | 4 | काव्य के लक्षण, प्रयोजन, हेतु, रस-सिद्धान्त, ध्वनि-सिद्धान्त, अलंकार-सिद्धान्त, पाश्चात्य काव्यशास्त्र (प्लेटो, अरस्तू, क्रोचे) |
| HIN 104 | भाषा विज्ञान एवं हिन्दी भाषा (Linguistics & Hindi Language) | Core | 4 | भाषा विज्ञान: परिचय एवं स्वरूप, स्वनिम, रूपिम, अर्थ विज्ञान, हिन्दी भाषा का उद्भव एवं विकास, हिन्दी की उपभाषाएँ एवं बोलियाँ, मानक हिन्दी |
| HIN 105 | माइनर रिसर्च प्रोजेक्ट / डिसर्टेशन / टर्म पेपर (Minor Research Project / Dissertation / Term Paper) | Project | 4 | अनुसंधान प्रविधि का परिचय, विषय चयन एवं परिकल्पना, सामग्री संकलन एवं विश्लेषण, शोध आलेख लेखन, मौखिक प्रस्तुतिकरण |
Semester 2
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIN 201 | हिन्दी साहित्य का इतिहास: रीतिकाल एवं आधुनिक काल (History of Hindi Literature: Riti Period & Modern Period) | Core | 4 | रीतिकाल: नामकरण, परिस्थितियाँ, प्रवृत्तियाँ, रीतिबद्ध, रीतिसिद्ध, रीतिमुक्त कवि, आधुनिक काल: भारतेन्दु युग, द्विवेदी युग, छायावाद, प्रगतिवाद, प्रयोगवाद, नई कविता, समकालीन कविता की प्रमुख प्रवृत्तियाँ |
| HIN 202 | आधुनिक काव्य (Modern Poetry) | Core | 4 | अयोध्यासिंह उपाध्याय ‘हरिऔध’ (प्रियप्रवास), मैथिलीशरण गुप्त (भारत-भारती), जयशंकर प्रसाद (कामायनी), सूर्यकान्त त्रिपाठी ‘निराला’ (राम की शक्ति पूजा), सुमित्रानन्दन पन्त (पल्लव), महादेवी वर्मा (यामा) |
| HIN 203 | उपन्यास एवं कहानी (Novel & Short Story) | Core | 4 | उपन्यास: स्वरूप, विकास यात्रा, प्रेमचन्द (गोदान), फणीश्वरनाथ रेणु (मैला आँचल), कहानी: स्वरूप, विकास, प्रेमचन्द (कफन), जयशंकर प्रसाद (पुरस्कार), मोहन राकेश (मलबे का मालिक) |
| HIN 204 | नाटक एवं अन्य गद्य विधाएँ (Drama & Other Prose Forms) | Core | 4 | नाटक: स्वरूप, विकास, भारतेन्दु (अंधेर नगरी), मोहन राकेश (आधे-अधूरे), एकांकी, निबन्ध, आलोचना, संस्मरण, रेखाचित्र, आत्मकथा, जीवनी, यात्रावृत्त |
| HIN 205 | माइनर रिसर्च प्रोजेक्ट / डिसर्टेशन / टर्म पेपर (Minor Research Project / Dissertation / Term Paper) | Project | 4 | अनुसंधान प्रविधि का परिचय, विषय चयन एवं परिकल्पना, सामग्री संकलन एवं विश्लेषण, शोध आलेख लेखन, मौखिक प्रस्तुतिकरण |
Semester 3
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIN 301 | प्रयोजनमूलक हिन्दी (Functional Hindi) | Core | 4 | प्रयोजनमूलक हिन्दी: स्वरूप एवं क्षेत्र, प्रशासनिक हिन्दी, विधि हिन्दी, मीडिया हिन्दी (समाचार, विज्ञापन), कंप्यूटर एवं हिन्दी |
| HIN 302 | हिन्दी आलोचना (Hindi Criticism) | Core | 4 | हिन्दी आलोचना: उद्भव एवं विकास, आचार्य रामचन्द्र शुक्ल (चिन्तामणि), हजारीप्रसाद द्विवेदी, नामवर सिंह, रामविलास शर्मा, मुक्तिबोध का आलोचना कर्म |
| HIN 303 | भारतीय साहित्य का तुलनात्मक अध्ययन (Comparative Study of Indian Literature) | Core | 4 | तुलनात्मक साहित्य: अर्थ, स्वरूप, क्षेत्र, भारतीय भाषाओं के साहित्य का परिचय, भारतीय साहित्य की अवधारणा एवं प्रमुख प्रवृत्तियाँ, अनुवाद की भूमिका, आधुनिक भारतीय साहित्य की एकता |
| HIN 304 (A) | वैकल्पिक पत्र-1: भाषा प्रौद्योगिकी और हिन्दी (Elective Paper-1: Language Technology and Hindi) | Elective | 4 | भाषा और प्रौद्योगिकी का सम्बन्ध, कंप्यूटर में हिन्दी का अनुप्रयोग, यूनिकोड, फॉण्ट, वर्तनी शोधक, मशीनी अनुवाद का परिचय, वाक पहचान एवं संश्लेषण |
| HIN 304 (B) | वैकल्पिक पत्र-1: लोक साहित्य (Elective Paper-1: Folk Literature) | Elective | 4 | लोक साहित्य का स्वरूप एवं वर्गीकरण, लोकगीत एवं उनकी विशेषताएँ, लोककथा एवं लोकगाथा, लोकनाट्य एवं प्रदर्शन कलाएँ, लोक संस्कृति एवं साहित्य का सम्बन्ध |
| HIN 304 (C) | वैकल्पिक पत्र-1: हिन्दी पत्रकारिता (Elective Paper-1: Hindi Journalism) | Elective | 4 | पत्रकारिता का उद्भव एवं विकास, समाचार, सम्पादकीय, फीचर लेखन, रिपोर्टिंग के प्रकार एवं तकनीक, प्रिंट मीडिया एवं इलेक्ट्रॉनिक मीडिया, डिजिटल पत्रकारिता एवं चुनौतियाँ |
| HIN 305 | माइनर रिसर्च प्रोजेक्ट / डिसर्टेशन / टर्म पेपर (Minor Research Project / Dissertation / Term Paper) | Project | 4 | अनुसंधान प्रविधि का परिचय, विषय चयन एवं परिकल्पना, सामग्री संकलन एवं विश्लेषण, शोध आलेख लेखन, मौखिक प्रस्तुतिकरण |
Semester 4
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIN 401 | साहित्य शास्त्र एवं पाश्चात्य चिन्तन (Literary Theory & Western Thought) | Core | 4 | अरस्तू (विरेचन), प्लेटो (अनुकरण), लोंजाइनस (उदात्त), क्रोचे (अभिव्यंजनावाद), रिचर्ड्स (मूल्य सिद्धांत), टी.एस. इलियट (निर्वैयक्तिकता का सिद्धांत) |
| HIN 402 | आधुनिक गद्य साहित्य (Modern Prose Literature) | Core | 4 | निबन्ध, आलोचना, संस्मरण, रेखाचित्र, जीवनी, आत्मकथा, यात्रावृत्त, व्यंग्य, डायरी, रिपोर्ताज, रेडियो रूपक, फीचर लेखन |
| HIN 403 | शोध प्रविधि एवं प्रतिवेदन (Research Methodology & Reporting) | Core | 4 | शोध का अर्थ, स्वरूप एवं प्रकार, शोध समस्या का चयन एवं परिकल्पना, दत्त संकलन, वर्गीकरण एवं विश्लेषण, शोध प्रतिवेदन लेखन (प्रारूप, शैली), सन्दर्भ ग्रंथ सूची एवं पाद-टिप्पणियाँ |
| HIN 404 (A) | वैकल्पिक पत्र-2: अनुवाद विज्ञान (Elective Paper-2: Translation Studies) | Elective | 4 | अनुवाद: अर्थ, स्वरूप, प्रकार, अनुवाद प्रक्रिया एवं समस्याएँ, अनुवादक के गुण एवं योग्यताएँ, साहित्यिक एवं गैर-साहित्यिक अनुवाद, मशीनी अनुवाद एवं राजभाषा हिन्दी |
| HIN 404 (B) | वैकल्पिक पत्र-2: साहित्य एवं सिनेमा (Elective Paper-2: Literature and Cinema) | Elective | 4 | साहित्य और सिनेमा का सम्बन्ध, कथांतरण की प्रक्रिया, पटकथा लेखन एवं संवाद, हिन्दी सिनेमा का विकास, साहित्यिक कृतियों पर आधारित फिल्में |
| HIN 404 (C) | वैकल्पिक पत्र-2: साहित्यिक विमर्श (Elective Paper-2: Literary Discourses) | Elective | 4 | दलित विमर्श, स्त्री विमर्श, आदिवासी विमर्श, उत्तर-आधुनिकतावाद, नव-नवजागरण एवं भूमंडलीकरण, पहचान का संकट, समकालीन साहित्यिक प्रवृत्तियाँ |
| HIN 405 | मेजर रिसर्च प्रोजेक्ट / डिसर्टेशन (Major Research Project / Dissertation) | Project | 8 | वृहद शोध प्रस्ताव निर्माण, विस्तृत साहित्य समीक्षा, क्षेत्रीय कार्य एवं डेटा विश्लेषण, शोध प्रतिवेदन का लेखन एवं संपादन, मौखिक परीक्षा एवं प्रस्तुति |
