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M-A in Hindi at Reshma Devi Mahavidyalaya
Deoria, Uttar Pradesh
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About the Specialization
What is Hindi at Reshma Devi Mahavidyalaya Deoria?
This M.A. Hindi program at Reshma Devi Mahavidyalaya, Deoria, focuses on an in-depth study of Hindi language, literature, and linguistics. It delves into the rich historical evolution of Hindi literature, covering ancient to modern periods, critical theories, and practical applications. The program aims to cultivate a nuanced understanding of Hindi''''s cultural and academic significance, meeting the rising demand for language experts and literary scholars in India.
Who Should Apply?
This program is ideal for fresh graduates with a Bachelor''''s degree in Hindi or a related subject, passionate about Indian literature and language. It also suits aspiring researchers, teachers, content writers, and professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in Hindi for diverse career paths. Individuals interested in government jobs, media, or publishing requiring strong Hindi proficiency will find this program highly beneficial.
Why Choose This Course?
Graduates of this program can expect promising career paths in teaching (school, college, university), content development, journalism, translation, editing, and government services. Entry-level salaries in these fields typically range from INR 3-6 Lakhs per annum, with significant growth potential up to INR 10-15 Lakhs for experienced professionals. The program also prepares students for NET/JRF examinations, opening doors to research and academic positions across India.
Student Success Practices
Foundation Stage
Master Core Literary History & Theory- (Semester 1-2)
Thoroughly understand the historical periods (Adikaal, Bhakti Kaal, Reeti Kaal) and fundamental literary theories (Kavyashastra) to build a strong base for advanced studies.
Tools & Resources
DDUGU prescribed texts, Acharya Ramchandra Shukla''''s Hindi Sahitya ka Itihaas, Online Hindi literary archives, Peer study groups
Career Connection
Crucial for clearing competitive exams like NET/JRF, securing teaching positions, and analytical roles in content development and research.
Develop Critical Reading & Analytical Writing Skills- (Semester 1-2)
Regularly practice analytical writing on literary texts and theories. Actively participate in classroom discussions, debates, and submit articles to college literary magazines.
Tools & Resources
Faculty feedback sessions, Literary journals (e.g., Hans, Naya Gyanodaya), Writing workshops
Career Connection
Essential for roles in research, journalism, editing, and academia that demand precise articulation, critical thinking, and strong written communication.
Explore Functional Hindi Applications- (Semester 1-2)
Focus on the practical usage of Hindi through ''''Prayojanmoolak Hindi'''' concepts, including translation techniques, official language rules, and basic journalism principles.
Tools & Resources
Government Hindi dictionaries, Official websites of Indian ministries for Rajbhasha policies, Local newspaper offices for observation
Career Connection
Opens avenues in government jobs, translation services, corporate communication, and media houses requiring strong practical Hindi skills.
Intermediate Stage
Engage in Research Methodology & Application- (Semester 3)
Actively learn and apply research techniques from problem identification to data collection and report writing, aligning with the ''''Sahitya Shodh-Pravidhi'''' paper.
Tools & Resources
University library resources, Academic databases (e.g., Shodhganga), Faculty mentors for conceptualizing mini-projects
Career Connection
Prepares students for M.Phil./Ph.D. research, academic publications, and analytical roles requiring systematic investigation and scholarly output.
Specialized Author Studies & Advanced Critical Analysis- (Semester 3-4)
Deep dive into specific authors (Kabir, Tulsi, Sur, modern poets) and develop advanced critical perspectives on their works, participating in literary seminars.
Tools & Resources
Monograph studies, Critical editions of literary works, Guest lectures by distinguished Hindi scholars, Literary societies
Career Connection
Builds expertise for specialized literary criticism, advanced teaching roles, and content creation requiring deep literary insight.
Participate in Literary Events & Competitions- (Semester 3-4)
Actively join college literary societies, participate in poetry recitations, story writing, essay contests, and debates to hone creative and communicative abilities.
Tools & Resources
College cultural committees, Inter-college literary festivals, Local literary groups for networking
Career Connection
Enhances public speaking, creative writing, and networking skills, beneficial for careers in journalism, media, cultural heritage, and public relations.
Advanced Stage
Master Advanced Literary Criticism & Research- (Semester 3-4)
Engage deeply with contemporary literary theories, advanced criticism, and refine research methodologies, potentially initiating a pilot research project under guidance.
Tools & Resources
Specialized critical essays, Academic journals, Inter-departmental seminars, Direct mentorship for thesis/project conceptualization
Career Connection
Essential for academic careers, M.Phil./Ph.D. pursuits, and roles requiring high-level literary analysis and scholarly writing.
Develop Professional Communication & Media Skills- (Semester 3-4)
Acquire practical skills in professional communication, public speaking, and creative writing for various media platforms, including print, digital, and broadcast.
Tools & Resources
Workshops on journalistic writing, Public speaking clubs, Internships with local media houses or content agencies, Online tools for digital content creation
Career Connection
Directly prepares for roles in journalism, content creation, media management, public relations, and corporate communications.
Strategic Career Planning & Exam Preparation- (Semester 3-4)
Actively prepare for competitive examinations like UGC NET/JRF, SET, and various government sector exams that require strong Hindi proficiency for academic and administrative roles.
Tools & Resources
Dedicated study groups, Previous year question papers, Online test series, Career counselling sessions, Mock interviews
Career Connection
Crucial for securing lectureship, research fellowships, and high-demand government jobs, ensuring a clear post-graduation pathway.
Program Structure and Curriculum
Eligibility:
- Graduation (B.A.) with Hindi as a major/relevant subject from a recognized university
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
Credits: 96 Credits
Assessment: Internal: 25%, External: 75%
Semester-wise Curriculum Table
Semester 1
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 501 | आदिकालीन एवं मध्यकालीन काव्य (Adikaleen evam Madhyakaleen Kavya) | Core | 6 | आदिकाल साहित्य: नामकरण, सीमांकन, प्रवृत्तियाँ, मध्यकालीन काव्य: भक्तिकाल (निर्गुण, सगुण), रीतिकाल: स्वरूप एवं प्रवृत्तियाँ, संत काव्य, सूफी काव्य, राम काव्य, कृष्ण काव्य |
| HD 502 | आधुनिक गद्य (Aadhunik Gadya) | Core | 6 | उपन्यास: स्वरूप, विकास, प्रमुख उपन्यासकार, कहानी: स्वरूप, विकास, प्रमुख कहानीकार, नाटक: स्वरूप, विकास, प्रमुख नाटककार, निबंध: स्वरूप, विकास, प्रमुख निबंधकार, आलोचना: स्वरूप, विकास, प्रमुख आलोचक |
| HD 503 | काव्यशास्त्र एवं साहित्य सिद्धान्त (Kavyashastra evam Sahitya Siddhant) | Core | 6 | काव्य लक्षण, काव्य हेतु, काव्य प्रयोजन, रस, अलंकार, रीति, ध्वनि, वक्रोक्ति सिद्धान्त, पाश्चात्य काव्यशास्त्र: प्लेटो, अरस्तू, लोंजाइनस, मार्क्सवादी, मनोविश्लेषणवादी, अस्तित्ववादी सिद्धान्त, बिम्ब, प्रतीक, मिथक |
| HD 504 | प्रयोजनमूलक हिन्दी (Prayojanmoolak Hindi) | Core | 6 | प्रयोजनमूलक हिन्दी: अवधारणा, स्वरूप, क्षेत्र, राजभाषा हिन्दी: संवैधानिक स्थिति, विकास, तकनीकी हिन्दी: अनुवाद, पारिभाषिक शब्दावली, पत्रकारिता: स्वरूप, प्रकार, समाचार लेखन, विज्ञापन: स्वरूप, माध्यम, लेखन |
Semester 2
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 505 | भक्तिकाल एवं रीतिकाल (Bhakti Kaal evam Reeti Kaal) | Core | 6 | भक्तिकाल: स्वरूप, प्रमुख प्रवृत्तियाँ, निर्गुण काव्यधारा, सगुण काव्यधारा: रामभक्ति, कृष्णभक्ति, रीतिकाल: स्वरूप, प्रमुख प्रवृत्तियाँ, रीतिबद्ध, रीतिसिद्ध, रीतिमुक्त कवि, कबीर, जायसी, सूरदास, तुलसीदास, घनानंद |
| HD 506 | आधुनिक काव्य (Aadhunik Kavya) | Core | 6 | भारतेन्दु युग, द्विवेदी युग, छायावाद, प्रगतिवाद, प्रयोगवाद, नयी कविता, समकालीन कविता: प्रवृत्तियाँ, प्रमुख कवि: प्रसाद, निराला, पंत, महादेवी, अज्ञेय, मुक्तिबोध, धूमिल |
| HD 507 | भाषाविज्ञान एवं हिन्दी भाषा (Bhasha Vigyan evam Hindi Bhasha) | Core | 6 | भाषाविज्ञान: स्वरूप, भेद, अध्ययन की दिशाएँ, स्वनिम विज्ञान, रूपिम विज्ञान, वाक्य विज्ञान, अर्थ विज्ञान, शैली विज्ञान, हिन्दी भाषा का उद्भव और विकास, हिन्दी की उपभाषाएँ और बोलियाँ |
| HD 508 | लोक साहित्य एवं क्षेत्रीय साहित्य (Lok Sahitya evam Kshetriya Sahitya) | Core | 6 | लोक साहित्य: अवधारणा, स्वरूप, प्रमुख विधाएँ, लोकगीत, लोककथा, लोकनाट्य, लोकोक्ति, पहेली, पूर्वी उत्तर प्रदेश का लोक साहित्य, भोजपुरी, अवधी, ब्रज साहित्य: स्वरूप, विकास, क्षेत्रीय साहित्य: महत्व और पहचान |
Semester 3
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 509 | साहित्य चिन्तन एवं आलोचना के आयाम (Sahitya Chintan evam Alochana ke Aayaam) | Core | 6 | भारतीय साहित्य चिन्तन: प्रमुख अवधारणाएँ, पाश्चात्य साहित्य चिन्तन: प्रमुख सिद्धान्त, आलोचना के विविध रूप: सैद्धांतिक, व्यावहारिक, आधुनिक हिन्दी आलोचना: विकास यात्रा, प्रमुख आलोचक: रामचन्द्र शुक्ल, हजारी प्रसाद द्विवेदी, नामवर सिंह |
| HD 510 | साहित्य शोध-प्रविधि एवं परिकल्पना (Sahitya Shodh-Pravidhi evam Parikalpana) | Core | 6 | शोध: अर्थ, स्वरूप, प्रकार, महत्व, शोध समस्या का चयन एवं परिकल्पना निर्माण, शोध अभिकल्प (रिसर्च डिजाइन), दत्त संकलन: विधियाँ, उपकरण, वर्गीकरण, शोध प्रतिवेदन लेखन: स्वरूप, सोपान |
| HD 511 | विशिष्ट साहित्यकार: कबीर, तुलसी, सूर (Vishisht Sahityakar: Kabir, Tulsi, Sur) | Core | 6 | कबीर: व्यक्तित्व, कृतित्व, दर्शन, प्रासंगिकता, तुलसीदास: रामचरितमानस, समन्वयवादी दृष्टिकोण, सूरदास: सूरसागर, भ्रमरगीत, वात्सल्य वर्णन, तीनों कवियों का तुलनात्मक अध्ययन, भक्ति आंदोलन में योगदान |
| HD 512 | आधुनिक हिन्दी साहित्य का इतिहास (Adhunik Hindi Sahitya ka Itihas) | Core | 6 | भारतेन्दु युग से समकालीन साहित्य तक, प्रमुख साहित्यिक धाराएँ: छायावाद, प्रगतिवाद, प्रयोगवाद, प्रमुख साहित्यकार और उनकी रचनाएँ, हिन्दी गद्य और पद्य का विकास, सामाजिक-सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि का प्रभाव |
Semester 4
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Type | Credits | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD 513 | हिन्दी नाटक एवं रंगमंच (Hindi Natak evam Rangmanch) | Core | 6 | हिन्दी नाटक: उद्भव, विकास, प्रमुख प्रवृत्तियाँ, प्रमुख नाटककार: भारतेन्दु, जयशंकर प्रसाद, मोहन राकेश, रंगमंच: अवधारणा, इतिहास, भारतीय रंगमंच, आधुनिक रंगमंच की प्रवृत्तियाँ और शैलियाँ, नुक्कड़ नाटक और लोकनाट्य |
| HD 514 | उपन्यास एवं कहानी साहित्य (Upanyas evam Kahani Sahitya) | Core | 6 | हिन्दी उपन्यास: प्रेमचन्द पूर्व, प्रेमचन्द युग, प्रेमचन्दोत्तर उपन्यास: प्रमुख प्रवृत्तियाँ, प्रमुख उपन्यासकार और उनकी कृतियाँ, हिन्दी कहानी: उद्भव, विकास, प्रमुख धाराएँ, प्रमुख कहानीकार और उनकी कहानियाँ |
| HD 515 | जनसंचार माध्यम एवं सृजनात्मक लेखन (Jansanchar Madhyam evam Srijanatmak Lekhan) | Core | 6 | जनसंचार: स्वरूप, महत्व, माध्यम, रेडियो, दूरदर्शन, समाचार पत्र: स्वरूप, कार्य, इंटरनेट और सोशल मीडिया का प्रभाव, सृजनात्मक लेखन: कहानी, कविता, नाटक, निबंध, पटकथा लेखन, विज्ञापन लेखन, फीचर लेखन |
| HD 516 | वैकल्पिक प्रश्नपत्र (Optional Paper) | Core | 6 |
