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MA in Hindi at Gujarat University

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About the Specialization

What is Hindi at Gujarat University Ahmedabad?

This M.A. Hindi program at Gujarat University focuses on a comprehensive study of Hindi language and literature, encompassing its historical evolution, diverse literary forms, linguistic principles, and contemporary applications. It delves into the rich traditions of ancient, medieval, and modern Hindi literature, while also exploring comparative literary studies and functional Hindi. The program is vital for nurturing scholars, writers, and educators who can contribute to the preservation and promotion of India''''s linguistic and cultural heritage, meeting the growing demand for Hindi experts in various sectors across the Indian market.

Who Should Apply?

This program is ideal for fresh graduates with a Bachelor''''s degree in Hindi or a related humanities field, aspiring to build a strong academic foundation in Hindi literature and linguistics. It also caters to individuals passionate about Indian languages, culture, and creative writing. Working professionals in education, media, or publishing seeking to enhance their expertise or transition into roles requiring advanced Hindi proficiency will find this program beneficial. There are no strict prerequisites beyond a foundational understanding of Hindi from an undergraduate degree.

Why Choose This Course?

Graduates of this program can expect diverse career paths in India, including roles as educators (school, college, university level), content writers, editors, translators, journalists, civil servants (UPSC/GPSC), and researchers. Entry-level salaries typically range from INR 3-5 LPA, growing significantly with experience and specialization. Professionals can advance to senior editorial positions, academic leadership roles, or establish themselves as independent literary critics or authors. The strong emphasis on language and communication skills also prepares students for competitive exams.

Student Success Practices

Foundation Stage

Build a Strong Literary-Historical Foundation- (Semester 1-2)

Systematically study the historical periods of Hindi literature (Adi Kaal, Bhakti Kaal, Riti Kaal, Modern) and key literary movements. Create detailed timelines and character maps for major authors and their works. Actively participate in classroom discussions on literary theories.

Tools & Resources

Gujarat University Library resources, NPTEL/SWAYAM courses on Indian literature, Scholarly journals, Peer study groups

Career Connection

Essential for competitive exams (NET/SET, UPSC), strong base for academic writing, and critical literary analysis for publishing roles.

Master Foundational Linguistics & Functional Hindi- (Semester 1-2)

Pay close attention to linguistics papers, understanding phonetics, morphology, and semantics. Practice writing clear and precise Hindi for official and media contexts, focusing on correct grammar and terminology.

Tools & Resources

University language labs, Online Hindi grammar resources, Official government Hindi documents, News articles, www.hindityping.info

Career Connection

Crucial for roles in translation, content writing, journalism, and government administrative positions requiring high proficiency in official Hindi.

Engage in Comparative Literary Analysis- (Semester 1-2)

Actively compare Hindi literature with other Indian and world literatures. Read works in translation, identify common themes, stylistic differences, and cultural influences. Discuss these comparisons with peers and faculty.

Tools & Resources

Comparative literature journals, Literary translation works, Online literary databases, University discussion forums

Career Connection

Develops critical thinking, broadens literary perspective, valuable for research, international relations, and cultural exchange programs.

Intermediate Stage

Undertake In-depth Research & Dissertation (or Major Project)- (Semester 3-4)

Select a specialization area (e.g., a specific author, literary movement, or linguistic aspect) and conduct comprehensive research. Develop a strong thesis/project, focusing on critical analysis, original thought, and academic writing standards.

Tools & Resources

University library''''s research databases, Shodhganga, Faculty advisors, Peer review, Academic writing guides

Career Connection

Essential for pursuing M.Phil./Ph.D., becoming a researcher, or publishing scholarly articles, demonstrating advanced analytical skills.

Engage in Public Speaking and Presentation of Work- (Semester 3-4)

Actively participate in seminars, conferences, and literary events to present research findings or creative work. Practice public speaking, debating, and defending literary interpretations.

Tools & Resources

Departmental seminars, University literary societies, Inter-college competitions, Toastmasters clubs (if available)

Career Connection

Develops communication and presentation skills crucial for teaching, academic conferences, media interactions, and leadership roles.

Network with Literary & Academic Professionals- (Semester 3-4)

Attend workshops, guest lectures, and literary festivals. Connect with professors, senior researchers, established authors, and editors. Seek mentorship and explore potential career avenues.

Tools & Resources

LinkedIn, University alumni network, National/regional literary organizations, Literary events calendar

Career Connection

Opens doors to collaboration, internships, job opportunities, and builds a professional reputation within the Hindi literary and academic community.

Advanced Stage

Develop a Professional Portfolio & Resume- (Semester 4 & Post-Graduation)

Compile all academic achievements, research papers, publications, creative writing samples, and relevant project work into a professional portfolio. Craft a targeted resume highlighting skills for specific job roles (e.g., content writer, academician, translator).

Tools & Resources

Online portfolio platforms (e.g., Behance for creative work), Professional resume builders, University career services for review, LinkedIn profile optimization

Career Connection

Direct preparation for job applications, showcasing expertise to potential employers in publishing, media, and academia.

Pursue Higher Education or Certifications- (Post-Graduation)

Explore opportunities for M.Phil. or Ph.D. in Hindi for academic careers. Consider specialized diploma courses in translation, journalism, or digital content creation to enhance employability in specific industries.

Tools & Resources

University Ph.D. program websites, Entrance exam guides, Certification course providers (e.g., IGNOU, online platforms), Career counselors

Career Connection

Essential for advanced research roles, university-level teaching, and specialized roles in growing digital/media sectors.

Actively Seek Mentorship & Industry Insights- (Post-Graduation (Continuous))

Identify and connect with experienced professionals in chosen career paths (e.g., senior journalists, renowned authors, established academicians). Seek their guidance on industry trends, career strategies, and skill development.

Tools & Resources

Professional associations, Literary groups, University alumni network events, Informational interviews

Career Connection

Gaining practical wisdom, identifying niche opportunities, and building a network that can lead to significant career advancements and leadership roles.

Program Structure and Curriculum

Eligibility:

  • Bachelor''''s degree in a relevant field (e.g., B.A. with Hindi) from any recognized university.

Duration: 4 semesters / 2 years

Credits: 80 Credits

Assessment: Internal: 30%, External: 70%

Semester-wise Curriculum Table

Semester 1

Subject CodeSubject NameSubject TypeCreditsKey Topics
Paper 101प्राचीन एवं मध्यकालीन हिंदी साहित्य का इतिहास (History of Ancient and Medieval Hindi Literature)Core5आदिकाल की प्रवृत्तियां एवं प्रमुख कवि, भक्तिकाल: निर्गुण काव्यधारा (संत एवं सूफी), भक्तिकाल: सगुण काव्यधारा (रामभक्ति एवं कृष्णभक्ति), रीतिकाल: रीतिबद्ध, रीतिसिद्ध एवं रीतिमुक्त कवि, प्राचीन एवं मध्यकालीन काव्य की प्रमुख प्रवृत्तियां
Paper 102आधुनिक हिंदी साहित्य का इतिहास (History of Modern Hindi Literature)Core5भारतेंदु युग: साहित्य एवं पत्रकारिता, द्विवेदी युग: काव्य एवं खड़ी बोली का विकास, छायावाद: प्रमुख कवि एवं प्रवृत्तियां, प्रगतिवाद एवं प्रयोगवाद: प्रमुख धाराएँ, समकालीन हिंदी साहित्य एवं नई कविता
Paper 103हिंदी साहित्य का तुलनात्मक अध्ययन (Comparative Study of Hindi Literature)Core5तुलनात्मक साहित्य का स्वरूप, सिद्धांत एवं महत्व, हिंदी और गुजराती साहित्य का तुलनात्मक अध्ययन, हिंदी और राजस्थानी/पंजाबी साहित्य का तुलनात्मक अध्ययन, अनुवाद का स्वरूप, प्रकार एवं समस्याएं, अंतरराष्ट्रीय संदर्भ में तुलनात्मक साहित्य
Paper 104भाषाविज्ञान और हिंदी भाषा (Linguistics and Hindi Language)Core5भाषा का स्वरूप, प्रकृति एवं विकास, भाषाविज्ञान की शाखाएँ: ध्वनि विज्ञान, रूप विज्ञान, अर्थ विज्ञान, वाक्य विज्ञान एवं शैली विज्ञान, हिंदी भाषा का उद्भव एवं विकास, खड़ी बोली हिंदी की व्याकरणिक संरचना

Semester 2

Subject CodeSubject NameSubject TypeCreditsKey Topics
Paper 201काव्यशास्त्र एवं साहित्य सिद्धांत (Poetics and Literary Theory)Core5भारतीय काव्यशास्त्र: रस, अलंकार, रीति, ध्वनि, वक्रोक्ति सिद्धांत, पाश्चात्य काव्यशास्त्र: अरस्तू, प्लेटो, वर्ड्सवर्थ, टी.एस. इलियट, भारतीय साहित्य चिंतन की प्रमुख धाराएँ, आधुनिक साहित्य सिद्धांत: मार्क्सवाद, मनोविश्लेषणवाद, उत्तर-संरचनावाद एवं विखंडनवाद
Paper 202गद्य साहित्य (Prose Literature)Core5हिंदी उपन्यास: उद्भव और विकास, हिंदी कहानी: विविध प्रवृत्तियां एवं प्रमुख कथाकार, हिंदी नाटक एवं एकांकी: स्वरूप एवं प्रमुख रचनाएँ, हिंदी निबंध एवं आलोचना: प्रमुख आलोचक, अन्य गद्य विधाएँ: रेखाचित्र, संस्मरण, जीवनी, आत्मकथा
Paper 203पद्य साहित्य (Poetry Literature)Core5आदिकाल: चंदबरदाई, विद्यापति की पदावली, भक्तिकाल: कबीर, जायसी, सूरदास, तुलसीदास, रीतिकाल: बिहारी, घनानंद, भूषण, आधुनिक काव्य: भारतेंदु, द्विवेदीयुगीन कविता, छायावाद, प्रगतिवाद, प्रयोगवाद एवं नई कविता
Paper 204प्रयोजनमूलक हिंदी (Functional Hindi)Core5प्रयोजनमूलक हिंदी का स्वरूप एवं महत्व, कार्यालयी हिंदी: पत्राचार, टिप्पणी, मसौदा लेखन, राजभाषा नीति एवं संवैधानिक प्रावधान, संचार माध्यमों में हिंदी: पत्रकारिता, विज्ञापन, रेडियो, अनुवाद का स्वरूप, सिद्धांत एवं मशीन अनुवाद

Semester 3

Subject CodeSubject NameSubject TypeCreditsKey Topics
Paper 301आदिकालीन एवं भक्तिकालीन काव्य (Ancient and Devotional Period Poetry)Core5पृथ्वीराज रासो: रेवा तट, विद्यापति की पदावली (निर्धारित पद), कबीर ग्रंथावली: प्रारंभिक साखी एवं पद, जायसी: पद्मावत (सिंघलद्वीप खंड), सूरदास: भ्रमरगीत सार (निर्धारित पद)
Paper 302रीतिकाल एवं आधुनिक काव्य (Ritikal and Modern Poetry)Core5बिहारी सतसई: नीति एवं भक्ति के दोहे, घनानंद: निर्धारित कवित्त एवं सवैये, मैथिलीशरण गुप्त: भारत भारती, जयशंकर प्रसाद: कामायनी (श्रद्धा सर्ग), सूर्यकांत त्रिपाठी ''''निराला'''': राम की शक्तिपूजा
Paper 303विशिष्ट साहित्यकार: प्रेमचंद (Specialized Author: Premchand)Elective5प्रेमचंद: जीवन परिचय एवं साहित्यिक अवदान, उपन्यास: गोदान, कहानियाँ: कफन, पूस की रात, ईदगाह, विचारधारा एवं सामाजिक चेतना, प्रेमचंद के साहित्य का मूल्यांकन
Paper 304विशिष्ट साहित्यकार: जयशंकर प्रसाद (Specialized Author: Jaishankar Prasad)Elective5जयशंकर प्रसाद: जीवन एवं साहित्य, महाकाव्य: कामायनी (निर्धारित सर्ग), नाटक: चंद्रगुप्त, ध्रुवस्वामिनी, कहानियाँ: आकाशदीप, पुरस्कार, प्रसाद के काव्य एवं नाट्य शिल्प
Paper 305विशिष्ट साहित्यकार: सुमित्रानंदन पंत (Specialized Author: Sumitranandan Pant)Elective5सुमित्रानंदन पंत: जीवन एवं रचनाएँ, काव्य संग्रह: पल्लव, गुंजन, युगांत, महाकाव्य: लोकायतन, प्रकृति चित्रण एवं दार्शनिक चेतना, पंत के काव्य की भाषा एवं शिल्प
Paper 306विशिष्ट साहित्यकार: महादेवी वर्मा (Specialized Author: Mahadevi Verma)Elective5महादेवी वर्मा: जीवन एवं साहित्य, काव्य संग्रह: यामा, नीरजा, दीपशिखा, गद्य रचनाएँ: अतीत के चलचित्र, स्मृति की रेखाएँ, रहस्यवाद एवं वेदना का काव्य, महादेवी के गीतों की मार्मिकता
Paper 307विशिष्ट साहित्यकार: रामधारी सिंह ''''दिनकर'''' (Specialized Author: Ramdhari Singh ''''Dinkar'''')Elective5दिनकर: जीवन परिचय एवं राष्ट्रीय काव्यधारा, खंडकाव्य: कुरुक्षेत्र, रश्मिरथी, काव्य संग्रह: उर्वशी, हुंकार, दिनकर का गद्य एवं आलोचना, राष्ट्रीयता और सांस्कृतिक चेतना

Semester 4

Subject CodeSubject NameSubject TypeCreditsKey Topics
Paper 401लोक साहित्य (Folk Literature)Core5लोक साहित्य का स्वरूप, वर्गीकरण एवं महत्व, लोकगीत: प्रकार एवं विशेषताएं, लोक कथाएँ: स्वरूप एवं संरचना, लोक नाटक एवं लोक नाट्य शैलियाँ, लोक संस्कृति एवं लोक साहित्य का संबंध
Paper 402हिंदी पत्रकारिता (Hindi Journalism)Core5पत्रकारिता का उद्भव एवं विकास, समाचार संकलन, संपादन एवं रिपोर्टिंग, फीचर लेखन, स्तंभ लेखन एवं साक्षात्कार, रेडियो, दूरदर्शन एवं वेब पत्रकारिता, पत्रकारिता की चुनौतियां एवं सामाजिक दायित्व
Paper 403विशिष्ट साहित्यकार: अज्ञेय (Specialized Author: Agyeya)Elective5अज्ञेय: जीवन परिचय एवं प्रयोगवाद, उपन्यास: शेखर एक जीवनी, नदी के द्वीप, काव्य संग्रह: कितनी नावों में कितनी बार, आंगन के पार द्वार, यात्रा साहित्य एवं निबंध, अज्ञेय के काव्य एवं गद्य का मूल्यांकन
Paper 404विशिष्ट साहित्यकार: मोहन राकेश (Specialized Author: Mohan Rakesh)Elective5मोहन राकेश: जीवन परिचय एवं नाट्य साहित्य, नाटक: आषाढ़ का एक दिन, आधे-अधूरे, लहरों के राजहंस, उपन्यास: अंधेरे बंद कमरे, अंतराल, कहानी संग्रह एवं आलोचना, राकेश के नाटकों में आधुनिक बोध
Paper 405विशिष्ट साहित्यकार: निर्मल वर्मा (Specialized Author: Nirmal Verma)Elective5निर्मल वर्मा: जीवन एवं नई कहानी आंदोलन, उपन्यास: वे दिन, लाल टीन की छत, एक चिथड़ा सुख, कहानी संग्रह: परिंदे, जलती झाड़ी, निबंध एवं यात्रा वृत्तांत, निर्मल वर्मा के साहित्य में पश्चिम और पूर्व
Paper 406विशिष्ट साहित्यकार: हरिशंकर परसाई (Specialized Author: Harishankar Parsai)Elective5हरिशंकर परसाई: जीवन परिचय एवं व्यंग्य लेखन, व्यंग्य संग्रह: हंसते हैं रोते हैं, जैसे उनके दिन फिरे, कहानी संग्रह: रानी नागफनी की कहानी, तट की खोज, व्यंग्य के उद्देश्य एवं समाज सुधार, परसाई के व्यंग्य की प्रासंगिकता
Paper 407विशिष्ट साहित्यकार: राजेंद्र यादव (Specialized Author: Rajendra Yadav)Elective5राजेंद्र यादव: जीवन एवं नई कहानी आंदोलन, उपन्यास: सारा आकाश, उखड़े हुए लोग, कहानी संग्रह: खेल खिलौने, छोटे-छोटे ताजमहल, राजेंद्र यादव की आलोचना एवं संपादन, स्त्री विमर्श एवं सामाजिक यथार्थ
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