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MASTER-OF-ARTS in Hindi at Government College, Safidon
Jind, Haryana
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About the Specialization
What is Hindi at Government College, Safidon Jind?
This MA Hindi program at Government College, Safidon, affiliated with Kurukshetra University, focuses on an in-depth study of Hindi language, literature, and linguistics. It delves into the rich historical evolution of Hindi literature from ancient to modern periods, critically analyzing various poetic and prose forms. The program emphasizes both classical and contemporary literary theories, providing a comprehensive understanding of the linguistic and cultural nuances of Hindi, which is crucial in India''''s diverse linguistic landscape.
Who Should Apply?
This program is ideal for fresh graduates with a Bachelor''''s degree in Hindi or with Hindi as an elective, aspiring for careers in teaching, research, journalism, or content creation. It also suits working professionals looking to enhance their literary and linguistic expertise or career changers transitioning into fields requiring strong Hindi language proficiency, such as government services, media, and publishing. Individuals passionate about Indian literature and cultural studies will find this program particularly rewarding.
Why Choose This Course?
Graduates of this program can expect diverse career paths in India, including roles as Hindi teachers in schools and colleges, content writers for print and digital media, translators, editors in publishing houses, and government officials (especially in roles requiring Hindi proficiency). Entry-level salaries typically range from INR 2.5 LPA to 4.5 LPA, with experienced professionals earning significantly more. Growth trajectories often lead to senior editorial positions, academic leadership, or specialized roles in language policy and development within government or private organizations.
Student Success Practices
Foundation Stage
Build Strong Literary Fundamentals- (Semester 1-2)
Engage deeply with core literary texts from ancient to modern Hindi poetry and prose. Actively participate in classroom discussions, read prescribed works multiple times, and maintain a detailed reading journal to track themes, styles, and critical interpretations. This foundational understanding is essential for all advanced literary analysis and research.
Tools & Resources
University Library Resources, Course Textbooks, Critical Literary Journals
Career Connection
A strong grasp of literary history and texts forms the basis for careers in teaching, literary criticism, and content development, enabling you to articulate complex ideas and appreciate diverse literary traditions.
Master Hindi Language and Grammar- (Semester 1-2)
Dedicate time to understanding the intricacies of Hindi grammar, phonetics, and linguistics (भाषा विज्ञान). Practice writing essays, summaries, and critical analyses regularly to improve expression and linguistic accuracy. Utilize grammar workbooks and online Hindi language learning platforms to reinforce concepts.
Tools & Resources
Hindi Grammar Books (e.g., Dr. Hardev Bahri), Online Dictionaries (e.g., Shabdkosh), Spoken Hindi Apps
Career Connection
Exceptional language proficiency is critical for all Hindi-related professions, including journalism, translation, editing, and official language roles, ensuring effective and error-free communication.
Engage in Peer Learning and Discussion Groups- (Semester 1-2)
Form small study groups with classmates to discuss complex literary theories, historical contexts, and linguistic concepts. Organize regular debates on controversial literary topics or critical perspectives. Peer teaching and collaborative learning can clarify doubts and offer diverse viewpoints, enhancing comprehension.
Tools & Resources
College Common Rooms, Online Collaboration Tools (e.g., Google Meet for remote study), Departmental Reading Circles
Career Connection
Developing strong communication and analytical skills through group discussions is vital for academic roles, media discussions, and collaborative projects in any professional setting.
Intermediate Stage
Develop Research and Critical Thinking Skills- (Semester 3-4)
Actively pursue topics that pique your interest beyond the curriculum. Learn to identify research gaps, formulate hypotheses, and critically analyze existing literature (शोध प्रविधि). Practice writing research papers and literary critiques, focusing on structured argumentation and evidence-based reasoning. Attend university-level seminars on research methodology.
Tools & Resources
JSTOR, Shodhganga, UGC Care List Journals, Reference Management Software (e.g., Zotero)
Career Connection
These skills are indispensable for M.Phil./Ph.D. aspirants, academics, policy analysts, and anyone requiring in-depth analysis and structured report writing in their career.
Explore Functional and Applied Hindi- (Semester 3-4)
Focus on courses related to Prayojanmulak Hindi (Functional Hindi), journalism, translation, and media writing. Seek internships with local newspapers, radio stations, or content creation companies to gain practical experience in applying Hindi for specific professional purposes. Practice translation exercises between Hindi and English.
Tools & Resources
Local Media Houses, Translation Agencies, Government Offices for Internship Opportunities, Online Translation Tools (for practice, not reliance)
Career Connection
Directly prepares you for roles in mass communication, public relations, technical writing, government administration, and corporate communication where practical application of Hindi is paramount.
Engage with Literary and Cultural Events- (Semester 3-4)
Participate in departmental literary competitions, poetry recitations, play productions, and essay writing contests. Attend national and regional literary festivals, workshops, and guest lectures by renowned Hindi authors and critics. This exposure builds a network and keeps you updated on contemporary literary trends and debates.
Tools & Resources
Departmental Cultural Committee, Local Sahitya Akademies, University Literary Societies, Online Event Listings
Career Connection
Builds confidence, public speaking skills, and networking opportunities crucial for careers in academia, cultural organizations, and public service, fostering a deeper connection with the literary community.
Advanced Stage
Specialize and Prepare for NET/JRF- (Semester 3-4 (ongoing preparation))
Intensify preparation for competitive examinations like UGC NET/JRF, which are gateways to teaching and research careers. Identify specific areas of interest (e.g., Dalit Literature, Feminism, specific literary periods) and delve deeper through elective courses and independent study. Solve previous year question papers rigorously and join dedicated coaching if feasible.
Tools & Resources
UGC NET/JRF Study Materials, Online Mock Tests, Previous Year Question Papers, Expert Mentors
Career Connection
Directly enables entry into higher academic positions (Assistant Professor) and research fellowships, which are highly respected and sought after in India.
Undertake a Comprehensive Research Project- (Semester 4)
For your final semester, engage in a well-defined research project or dissertation under faculty guidance. This should involve original critical analysis, data collection (if applicable, e.g., folk literature), and structured writing. This culminates your academic journey and showcases your ability to contribute new knowledge.
Tools & Resources
Faculty Supervisors, University Research Labs/Centres, Statistical Software (if quantitative analysis needed), Plagiarism Checkers
Career Connection
A strong research project is a significant asset for M.Phil./Ph.D. applications, publishing, and demonstrating advanced analytical skills valued in research-oriented roles.
Build a Professional Portfolio and Network- (Semester 3-4)
Compile a portfolio of your best literary critiques, research papers, translation samples, and any published works. Create a professional profile on platforms like LinkedIn, showcasing your academic achievements and practical skills. Network with faculty, alumni, and professionals in fields like publishing, media, and education to explore job opportunities and mentorship.
Tools & Resources
LinkedIn Profile, Personal Website/Blog (optional), Professional Conferences, Alumni Network
Career Connection
This proactive approach is crucial for job placements in a competitive market, helping you stand out and connect with potential employers or collaborators in various Hindi-related industries.
Program Structure and Curriculum
Eligibility:
- B.A. (Hons.) Hindi/B.A. with Hindi as an elective subject with 50% marks in aggregate or any other examination recognized by the University as equivalent thereto.
Duration: 2 years / 4 semesters
Credits: 80 Credits
Assessment: Internal: 30%, External: 70%
Semester-wise Curriculum Table
Semester 1
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHN-C-101 | प्राचीन एवं मध्यकालीन काव्य (Prachin Evam Madhyakalin Kavya) | Core | 4 | आदिकाल की पृष्ठभूमि, प्रमुख प्रवृत्तियाँ, संत काव्य की विशेषताएँ, सूफी काव्य की परंपरा, कृष्ण काव्य और राम काव्य, रीतिकाल की प्रमुख धाराएँ और कवि |
| MHN-C-102 | आधुनिक काव्य (Adhunik Kavya) | Core | 4 | भारतेंदु युग की साहित्यिक प्रवृत्तियाँ, द्विवेदी युग का महत्व, छायावाद की प्रमुख विशेषताएँ और कवि, प्रगतिवाद और प्रयोगवाद, नई कविता और समकालीन काव्य |
| MHN-C-103 | हिन्दी साहित्य का इतिहास (भाग-1) (Hindi Sahitya Ka Itihas - Part 1) | Core | 4 | हिन्दी साहित्य लेखन की परंपरा, आदिकाल की परिस्थितियाँ और नामकरण, भक्तिकाल: उद्भव, विकास और प्रमुख काव्य धाराएँ, रीतिकाल: प्रवृत्तियाँ, काव्य रूप, भारतेंदु युग से छायावाद तक की विकास यात्रा |
| MHN-C-104 | कथा साहित्य (Katha Sahitya) | Core | 4 | हिन्दी कहानी का उद्भव और विकास, प्रमुख कहानीकार और उनकी प्रवृत्तियाँ, हिन्दी उपन्यास का विकास यात्रा, प्रेमचंद पूर्व और प्रेमचंद युगीन उपन्यास, प्रेमचंदोत्तर उपन्यास और समकालीन उपन्यास |
| MHN-C-105 | हिन्दी भाषा का उद्भव और विकास (Hindi Bhasha Ka Udbhav Aur Vikas) | Core | 4 | भारतीय आर्य भाषाएँ: प्राचीन, मध्यकालीन, आधुनिक, अपभ्रंश और अवहट्ट की भूमिका, खड़ी बोली का विकास, हिन्दी की उपभाषाएँ और बोलियाँ, देवनागरी लिपि का मानकीकरण |
Semester 2
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHN-C-201 | नाटक, एकांकी, निबन्ध एवं अन्य गद्य विधाएँ (Natak, Ekanki, Nibandh Evam Anya Gadya Vidhayen) | Core | 4 | हिन्दी नाटक का उद्भव और विकास, प्रमुख नाटककार और नाट्य प्रवृत्तियाँ, हिन्दी एकांकी का स्वरूप, हिन्दी निबंध का विकास, रेखाचित्र, संस्मरण, आत्मकथा, जीवनी |
| MHN-C-202 | पाश्चात्य काव्यशास्त्र (Paschatya Kavyashastra) | Core | 4 | अरस्तू का अनुकरण सिद्धांत और विरेचन सिद्धांत, प्लेटो का काव्य सिद्धांत, लॉन्जाइनस का उदात्त सिद्धांत, वर्ड्सवर्थ का काव्य भाषा सिद्धांत, टी. एस. एलियट के सिद्धांत: निर्वैयक्तिकता और परंपरा |
| MHN-C-203 | हिन्दी साहित्य का इतिहास (भाग-2) (Hindi Sahitya Ka Itihas - Part 2) | Core | 4 | छायावाद, प्रगतिवाद, प्रयोगवाद, नई कविता, हिन्दी गद्य साहित्य का विकास, प्रमुख गद्य विधाएँ: उपन्यास, कहानी, नाटक, निबंध, हिन्दी आलोचना का विकास, समकालीन हिन्दी साहित्य की प्रवृत्तियाँ |
| MHN-C-204 | पत्रकारिता एवं जनसंचार (Patrakarita Evam Jansanchar) | Core | 4 | संचार का अर्थ एवं प्रक्रिया, जनसंचार के माध्यम: प्रिंट, इलेक्ट्रॉनिक, वेब, पत्रकारिता का इतिहास और प्रकार, फीचर लेखन, संपादकीय लेखन, रेडियो, टेलीविजन, इंटरनेट पत्रकारिता |
| MHN-C-205 | अनुवाद सिद्धांत और प्रविधि (Anuvad Siddhant Aur Pravidhi) | Core | 4 | अनुवाद का अर्थ, स्वरूप और महत्व, अनुवाद के प्रकार, अच्छे अनुवाद की विशेषताएँ, अनुवाद की प्रक्रिया और समस्याएँ, पारिभाषिक शब्दावली और मशीन अनुवाद |
Semester 3
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHN-C-301 | भारतीय काव्यशास्त्र (Bhartiya Kavyashastra) | Core | 4 | काव्य लक्षण, काव्य हेतु, काव्य प्रयोजन, रस सिद्धांत: भरतमुनि से अभिनवगुप्त तक, अलंकार संप्रदाय, रीति संप्रदाय, ध्वनि संप्रदाय और औचित्य संप्रदाय |
| MHN-C-302 | तुलनात्मक साहित्य एवं लोचना (Tulanatmak Sahitya Evam Alochana) | Core | 4 | तुलनात्मक साहित्य: स्वरूप और महत्व, तुलनात्मक अध्ययन की प्रणालियाँ, हिन्दी आलोचना के प्रमुख सिद्धांत, मनोविश्लेषणात्मक आलोचना, मार्क्सवादी आलोचना और उत्तर-आधुनिक आलोचना |
| MHN-C-303 | शोध प्रविधि एवं निबंध (Shodh Pravidhi Evam Nibandh) | Core | 4 | शोध का अर्थ, स्वरूप, प्रकार और महत्व, शोध समस्या का चयन, परिकल्पना, आँकड़ा संकलन और विश्लेषण, शोध आलेख और शोध प्रबंध लेखन, संदर्भ ग्रंथ सूची और फुटनोट |
| MHN-E-304 | लोक साहित्य (Lok Sahitya) | Elective | 4 | लोक साहित्य का अर्थ और स्वरूप, लोकगीत, लोककथाएँ, लोकगाथाएँ, लोकनाट्य और लोकोक्तियाँ, लोक संस्कृति से संबंध, हरियाणवी लोक साहित्य का विशेष अध्ययन |
| MHN-E-305 | हिन्दी उपन्यास (Hindi Upanyas) | Elective | 4 | उपन्यास का उद्भव और विकास, प्रेमचंद: ''''गोदान'''', जैनेन्द्र: ''''त्यागपत्र'''', रेणु: ''''मैला आँचल'''', निर्मल वर्मा: ''''वे दिन'''' |
Semester 4
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHN-C-401 | प्रयोजनमूलक हिन्दी (Prayojanmulak Hindi) | Core | 4 | प्रयोजनमूलक हिन्दी का स्वरूप और क्षेत्र, राजभाषा हिन्दी और उसकी संवैधानिक स्थिति, कार्यालयी हिन्दी: पत्राचार, टिप्पणी, प्रारूपण, बैंक, विज्ञापन, संचार माध्यमों में हिन्दी, कम्प्यूटर और हिन्दी |
| MHN-C-402 | दलित साहित्य एवं नारी विमर्श (Dalit Sahitya Evam Nari Vimarsh) | Core | 4 | दलित साहित्य: अवधारणा, पृष्ठभूमि, प्रमुख दलित साहित्यकार, नारी विमर्श: अवधारणा और आवश्यकता, नारी लेखन की प्रवृत्तियाँ, पितृसत्तात्मक समाज और स्त्री अस्मिता |
| MHN-C-403 | आधुनिक हिन्दी कविता (Adhunik Hindi Kavita) | Core | 4 | निराला: ''''सरोज स्मृति'''', ''''राम की शक्ति पूजा'''', पंत: ''''परिवर्तन'''', महादेवी वर्मा: ''''नीर भरी दुख की बदली'''', मुक्तिबोध: ''''ब्रह्मराक्षस'''', अज्ञेय: ''''हरी घास पर क्षण भर'''' |
| MHN-E-404 | भाषा विज्ञान (Bhasha Vigyan) | Elective | 4 | भाषा विज्ञान का स्वरूप और महत्व, ध्वनि विज्ञान: स्वनिम, रूपिम, अर्थ विज्ञान: शब्द शक्ति, अर्थ परिवर्तन, वाक्य विज्ञान, शैली विज्ञान |
| MHN-E-405 | दृश्य-श्रव्य माध्यमों के लिए लेखन (Drishya-Shravya Madhyamon Ke Liye Lekhan) | Elective | 4 | रेडियो लेखन: स्क्रिप्ट, नाटक, टेलीविजन लेखन: धारावाहिक, वृत्तचित्र, विज्ञापन लेखन, फिल्म लेखन: पटकथा, न्यू मीडिया और वेब लेखन |
