SYLLABUS

UNDER

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

B. A.
TELUGU

Total Credits: 120

Core Courses : 72
Elective : 36
Ability Enhancement : 04
Skill Enhancement : 08

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CORE COURSES

Credits-72

COURSE I: HISTORY OF TELUGU LANGUAGE

Credits: 5+1

Preamble:

The course intends to furnish a comprehensive account of the origin and

development of Telugu language in the light of studies during modern times. It
is broadly divided into three main periods: (i) Influence of Prakrit and
Dravidian languages up to A.D. 1100 (ii) Influence of Sanskrit from A.D. 1100
to 1800 and (iii) European influence and modern trends from A.D. 1800. This is
designed for an exegetic study of Telugu in the Dravidian family of languages,
its linguistic structure, various dialects and the present day usage.

Units of the Course:

1. Dravidian Languages and Telugu.

2. Evolution of Telugu Script.
3. Mentions of Telugu, Tenugu and Andhramu.
4. Evolution of Telugu: B.C 200 to A.D 1100.
5. Phonological, Morphological & Syntactic changes: A.D. 1100 to 1900.
6. Loan Words in Telugu.
7. Dialects in Telugu.
8. Semantic change.

List of Reading Materials:

1. Prof. Bh. Krishnamurthy (Ed.). 2004: Telugu BhashaCharitra, PS Telugu

University, Public Gardens, Hyderabad – 500004.
2. Simmanna, Prof. V. 2004: Telugu BhashaCharitra, DalitaSahityaPeetham,
4-39-12/3, Munsiff St., PedaWaltair, Visakhapatnam – 530017.
3. Sphurtisree (T. BhaskaraRao). 1972:Telugu BhashaCharitra, Prasanthi
Publishers, Pattabhi St.Gandhi Nagar, Kakinada – 533004.
4. Somayaji, G. J. 1969: Andhra BhashaVikasamu, Triveni Publishers,
Machilipatnam.
5. Subrahmanyam, Prof. P.S. 1997: Dravida Bhashalu, PS Telugu University,
Public Gardens, Hyderabad – 500004.

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 COURSE II: LANGUAGE VARIETIES

Credits: 5+1

Preamble:

The course aims at creating an awareness of varieties in linguistic usage

and their successful application in creative literature.It looks at various aspects
of high literary language and rules of grammar in Telugu alongside the common
conversational/colloquial language. The language of early commentaries and
prose books in Telugu, the emergence of ‘Chaste Telugu’ movement and the
language of poetry in terms of the choice of words and the grammatical forms
would be enunciated in detail.

Units of the Course:

1. The origin and development of high literary language.

2. The colloquial Telugu in Inscriptions, Commentaries and Folk
Literature.
3. The ‘Chaste Telugu’ movement during mediaeval times.
4. The language of Poetry influenced by Sanskrit and Prakrit.
5. The emergence of colloquial language movement and its impact on
literature.
6. Language Varieties in modern Telugu literature.
List of Reading Materials:

1. Krishnamurthy, Prof. Bh. (Ed.). 2004: Telugu BhashaCharitra, PS Telugu

University, Public Gardens, Hyderabad – 500004.
2. Simmanna, Prof. V. 2004: Telugu BhashaCharitra, DalitaSahityaPeetham,
4-39-12/3, Munsiff St., PedaWaltair, Visakhapatnam – 530017.
3. Narayana Reddy, Dr. C. 1989:AdhunikaandhraKavitvamu –
Sampradayamulu, Prayogamulu, Visalandhra Publishing House,
Hyderabad – 500001.
4. RamamohanRai, Dr. K. 1982:Telugu KavitaVikasam, AP Sahitya
Academy, Hyderabad – 500004.
5. Sundaracharyulu, K.V. Dr. 1989: Acca Telugu Krutulu: Pariseelanam,
Andhra SarasvataParishattu, Tilak Road, Hyderabad - 500 001.
6. RamapatiRao, Dr. A. 1971: VyavaharikaBhashavikasam – Charitra, M.
Seshachalam& Co., Hyderabad – 500029.

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 COURSE III: FUNCTIONAL GRAMMAR OF TELUGU

Credits: 5+1

Preamble:

The primary objective of this Paper is to provide essential principles of

Telugu grammar with prescriptive rules and exercises to bring the learner as
quickly as possible to the point where he/she can understand the imperative
features of forms and structures of words (morphology) with their customary
arrangement in phrases and sentences; and, to serve as a reference for
consolidating the grasp of the language.

Units of the Course:

1. Prakriti and Pratyayamu; Dhatuvu and Pratipadikamu.

2. Tatsamamu, Tadbhavamu, Desyamu, Anyadesyamu and Gramyamu.
3. Vibhakti, Viseshyamu and Viseshanamu.
4. Vachanamu, Lingamuand Avyayamu.
5. Vakyamu, Uddesyamuand Vidheyamu.

List of Reading Materials:

1. Simmanna, Prof. V. 2006: Telugu Bhasha Deepika, Dalita Sahitya

Peetham, 4-39-12/3, Munsiff St., Peda Waltair, Visakhapatnam – 530017.
2. Chinnaya Suri, Paravastu. 1958: Bala Vyakaranamu, Vavilla Ramaswamy
Sastrulu & Sons, Chennai –600 021.
3. Simmanna, Prof. V. 1998: Telugu Bhasha Chandrika, Dalita Sahitya
Peetham, 4-39-12/3, Munsiff St., Peda Waltair, Visakhapatnam – 530017.
4. Simmanna, Prof. V. 2001: Telugu Bhasha Kaumudi, Dalita Sahitya
Peetham, 4-39-12/3, Munsiff St., Peda Waltair, Visakhapatnam – 530017.
5. Nagabhushanam, Dr. A., 1993: Bala-Praudha Vyakarana Digdarsini, Dr.
K.V.K. Sanskrit College, 3/3, Arundelpet, Guntur-2.
6. Kasyapa, 1993: Vidyarthi Vyakaranamu, Deluxe Publications,
Vijayawada.

COURSE IV: CULTURAL BEHAVIOUR OF TELUGU SPEAKING PEOPLE

Credits: 5+1

Preamble:

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 This Course endeavors to teach the student the cultural bearings of the
Telugu speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana that share a common
language but of different geographical, historical and socio-economic
backgrounds. The diversity of customs and traditions, festivals, food habits, the
local historic fairs and celebrations, clothing, and more significantly, the
attitudes and behaviour of people are to be studied to understand the regional
aspirations and political formations.

Units of the Course:

1. Cultural history of Coastal Andhra, Telangana and Rayalaseema.

2. Politics of dominance and co-option.
3. Political aspirations: class dynamics and agrarian struggles.
4. Caste, Class and Social articulation: different regional trajectories.
5. Cultural dichotomy and the creation of Telangana.

List of Reading Materials:

1. Lakshmiranjanam, Khandavalli. 1951: Andhrula Charitra – Samskruthi,

Balasaraswathi & Co., Curnool.
2. Pratapa Reddy, Gunnam. 2007: Mana Varasatva Sampada, Telugu
Bharathi, Secunderabad.
3. Pratapa Reddy, Suravaram. 1992: Andhrula Samghika Charitra, Orient
Longman, Hyderabad.
4. KatyayaniVidmahe. 2005: Pracheena Rajakiyarthika Nirmanalanu
Pratibimbimchina Rachanalu: MahilaJeevitham, Stree Janabhyudaya
Adhyayana Samstha, Warangal.
5. KatyayaniVidmahe. 2009: Telugunaata Mahila Udyamam:
Vimarsanatmaka Anchanaa, Central Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi –
110001.

COURSE V: ORAL TRADITIONS: FOLK TALES, SONGS AND MYTHS

Credits: 5+1

Preamble:

The aim of the course is to introduce Telugu oral tradition to the students.
The course focuses on themes such as Oral Telugu literature, Telugu folktales,
songs, and myths. By reading select prescribed texts, students would understand
better the characteristics and purpose of folklore and culture. Students would
also understand the ancient culture and traditions preserved in Telugu folklore.

Units of the Course:

1. An Introduction to oral literature.

2. Telugu Folk tales - Features- origin and development.

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 3. Telugu folk songs - features- various divisions.
4. Folk myths - features- origin and development - different divisions.
5. An introduction to well-known folk researchers in Telugu.

List of Reading Materials:

1. Sundaram, R.V.S. 1983: Andhrula Janapada Vignanam, Andhra Pradesh

Sahitya Academy, Hyderabad.
2. Krishna Kumari, Nayani. 1977: Telugu Janapada Geyagathalu, Andhra
Saraswata Parishattu. Hyderabad.
3. Mohan, G. S. 2010: Janapada Vignanaadhyanam, Dravida
Viswavidyalayam, Kuppam.
4. Ramaraju, Birudaraju (Krishna Kumari, Nayani. (Tran.), 2001: Andhra
Pradesh JanapadaSahityamu, Samskruti, National Book Trust, India,
Delhi.

COURSE VI: FOLK AND PERFORMING ARTS

Credits: 5+1

Preamble:

The course provides students with a substantive understanding of Telugu

Folk and Performing Arts. In this course, after reading select chapters on folk
and performing arts, students would get an idea of the importance of Telugu
Performing arts in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Students would read about
some of the prevailing themes such as folk music, folk dance, folk drama, and
history of folk and performing arts in the regions.

Units of the Course:

1. An Introduction to Folk and Performing arts in Telugu.

2. Telugu Folk Music: Origin and development.
3. Telugu folk dance: Features and various forms.
4. Telugu Folk Drama: Characteristics and Themes.
5. History of folk Performing Arts in Telugu speaking areas.

List of Reading Materials:

1. Sundaram, R.V.S. 1983: AndhrulaJanapadaVignanam, Andhra Pradesh

Sahitya Academy, Hyderabad.
2. Krishna Kumari, Nayani. 1977: Telugu JanapadaGeyagadhalu, Andhra
SaraswataParishattu. Hyderabad.
3. Radhakrishna Murthy, Mikkilineni. 1992: Telugu
VariJanapadaKalaarupalu, Telugu Vishwavidyalayam, Hyderabad.

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 4. Mohan, G. S. 2010: Janapadavignanadyanam, DravidaViswavidyalayam.
Kuppam. .

COURSE VII: HISTORY OF TELUGU LITERATURE (ANCIENT AND

MEDIEVAL)

Credits: 5+1

Preamble:

This course gives an outline of Telugu literature from Ancient period to

Medieval and introduces different phases of writing in Telugu literature. After
reading the prescribed texts, students will acquire knowledge about some of the
greatest poets and their compositions in Telugu. Student would read the essence
of the texts from Pre-Nannaya period to South Indian School of literature
comprising from 11 t h to 18 t h century. The endeavor would be to make students
realize the cultural history of the Telugu people through prescribed texts.

Units of the Course:

1. Pre-Nannaya Period.
2. Translation Period.
3. Kavya Period.
4. Prabandha Period.
5. Dakshinandhra Period.

List of Reading Materials:

1. Venkatavadhanai, Divakarla. 1961: Andhra VangmayaCharitramu, Andhra
SaraswataParishattu. Hyderabad.
2. Lakshmikantam, Pingali. 1974. Andhra SahityaCharitra.
AndhrapradeshSahitya Academy. Hyderabad.
3. Nageswararao, Kasinathuni. ________: Andhra VangmayaCharitramu.
Andhra Granthamala. Madras.
4. Shastri, Dva.Na. 2007: Telugu SahityaCharitra. Pragati Publishers.
Hyderabad

COURSE VIII: HISTORY OF TELUGU LITERATURE (MODERN TO

CONTEMPORARY)

Credits: 5+1

Preamble:

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 The aim of the course is to introduce Modern Telugu literature from the
second half of 19 t h Century to present times. This would help students learn the
import of various literary movements in recent literary history. This course
would look at the concept of modernity in Telugu literature and through light on
some of the influential literary movements like Bhava Kavitvam and Abhyuda
Kavitvam.

Units of the Course:

1. Modernity in Telugu literature.

2. The influence of Bhavakavita.
3. The import and spread of Progressive poetry.
4. The evolution of Vachana Kavita.
5. The present-day poetic trends.

List of Reading Materials:

1. Jagannatham, Pervaram. (Ed.) 1987: Abhyudaya Kavitvanantara
Dhoranulu, Sahiti Bandhu Brundam Prachurana, Warangal.
2. Ramamohanaroy, Kadiyala. 1982: Telugu Kavita Vikasam, Telugu
Academy, Hyderabad.
3. Manjulatha, Avula. (Ed.) 2004: Telugulo Kavitvodyamalu, Telugu
Academy, Hyderabad.
4. Ranaganathacharyulu, K.K. (Ed.) 1982: Adhunika Telugu Sahityamlo
Vibhinna Dhoranulu, Andhra SaraswataParishattu, Hyderabad.
5. Shastri, Dva.Na. 2007: Telugu Sahitya Charitra, Pragati Publishers,
Hyderabad.

COURSE IX: STUDY OF IMPORTANT AUTHORS

Credit: 5+1

Preamble:

This course aims at introducing the authors whose path-breaking works

have changed the perception of an individual and society. This makes the
understanding of the society, ancient, medieval or modern, lucid through the
stance taken according to the challenges faced by the authors. The Paper also
encourages comparisons among the authors to observe the patterns of
development from ancient to modern. The study of authors, in that sense,
provides an outlook for research needed at later stage.

Units of the Course:

1. Vishwanatha Satyanarayana.
2. Jashuva.

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3. Rachakonda Vishwanatha Sastry.

List of Reading Materials:

1. Dr. K.V. Ramakoti Sastry & Dr. K.Suprasannacharyulu, 1974: Visvanatha

Vangmaya Suchika, P.G.C. Warangal.
2. Bhaskar Chaudhuri, 1996: Joshua, Central Sathiya Akademi, Delhi – 110
001.
3. K.K.Ranganathacharyulu, 2000 : Raacakonda Vishwanatha Sastry ,
Central Sahitya Akademi, Delhi- 110 001.

COURSE X: STUDY OF AN IMPORTANT TEXT

Credits: 5+1

Preamble:

The aim of the Paper is to introduce students to some of the best works of
poetry from medieval and modern periods in Telugu literature and teach the
essential beauty and meaningfulness of each of the poems. Students would read
excerpts from the earliest text Andhra Mahabharatamu, medieval Prabandha
Texts Manu Charitramu and Molla Ramayanamu and, from two well-known
modern works: Nagatichalu and Kavya Homamu.

Units of the Course:

1. Nannaya - Kumarastra Vidyapradarshanamu.

2. Allasani Peddana - Varudhini Pravarulu.
3. Molla - Ashoka Vanamulo Janaki.
4. Veluri Sivarama Sastry – Nagatichalu.
5. Madhunapantula Satyanarayana Sastry - Kavyahomamu.

List of Reading Materials:

1. Venkateswara Rao, Katuri. 1986: Telugu Kavyamala, Sahitya Akademi,

New Delhi.
2. Venkatavadhani, Divakarla. 2014: Andhra Mahabharatamu, Tirumala
Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati.

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 3. Prabhakara Sastry, Veturi. Manu Charitramu, Vavilla Ramaswamy
Sastrulu & Sons, Hyderabad.

COURSE XI: SELECTED TEXTS: NOVEL AND SHORT STORIES

Credits: 5+1

Preamble:

The novels and short stories are two major genres of modern times,
expressing the regional nuances, keeping intact the essence of national literature
as well. The novels and short stories, inevitably, participate in the construction
of the modern thinking of the nation and bring various cultures closer. The
objective of the Paper is to introduce the influence of European thought during
modern times, impact of print medium and modern education and, the emergence
of new forms in Telugu. A celebrated novel and a few short stories are to be
studied to understand the vividness and vibrancy in modern Telugu literature.

Units of the Course:

NOVEL:
Chaduvu - by Kodavatiganti Kutumba Rao.
SHORT STORIES:

(i) Padava Prayaanam - by Palagummi Padmaraju.

(ii) Pascaattaapam Ledu - by Bucci Babu.
(iii) Sukhaantam - by Abburi Chayadevi.
(iv) daabaa yillu - by Malati Chandur.
(v) Aashaa Kiranam - by Devarakonda Bala Gangadhara Tilak.

List of Reading Materials :

1. Madhurantakam Rajaram and Singamaneni Narayana, 1998, Telugu

Kathakulu-Kathana Reetulu (Vol. 1 to 5), Visalandhra Publishing
House, Hyderabad – 500 001.
2. Koduri Srirama Murthy, 2005, Telugu Katha: Nadu-Nedu, D-5, Akhil
Aparments, Danavayi Pet, Rajahmundry.
3. Kutumbaraya Sarma, B., Telugu Navala Parinamam, Visalandhra
Publishing House, Hyderabad - 500 001.

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 4. Panduranga Rao, Vakati & Subrahmanya Sarma, Puranam (Ed.). 1982:
Telugu Kathaanikalu , National Book Trust of India, New Delhi – 110
016.

COURSE XII: SELECTED TEXTS: POETRY AND PLAYS

Credits: 5+1

Preamble:

The Aim of the course is to introduce to students excerpts from Telugu

poetry and Plays. After reading the prescribed texts, students would get to know
the history of Modern Poetry and Telugu Drama.

Units of the Course:

Poetry:

1. SriSri - Mahaprasthanam, Bhikshuvarshiyasi.

2. Tummala Sitaramamurti Chaudary - Sankranti, Joharu.
3. Rayaprolu Venkata Subba Rao- Amalina Premamu, Janmabhumi.

Play:

1. Boyi Bheemanna – Paleru (Musical Play).

List of Reading Materials:

1. Venkateswararao, Katuri. 1986: Telugu Kavyamala, Sahitya Akademi,

New Delhi.
2. Boyi Bheemanna. 1983 : Paleru, Sri Swarajya publication, Vijayawada.
3. Gangappa, S. 1985: Telugu Natakam, Guntur.
4. Ramana, P. V. 1995: Telugu Sanghika Natakam, Parinama Vikasam,
Hyderabad.

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ELECTIVE COURSES

TELUGU

(Any six courses have to be opted)

Credits: 36 (6×6)

COURSE I: HISTORY OF ANDHRA CULTURE

Preamble:

The course proffers a glimpse into the cultural life of Andhra-s from ancient
times and the changes that have taken place until recent times. The plan of
study is divided into following parts: the geographical location, early history,
social fabric and the state of economy, village organization and customs and
manners; Andhra society, their province, language, institutions of
administration, religious practices, festivities and socio-cultural activities from
Satavahana Age to Kakatiya Rule; from subservience to Sovereignty during
Kakatiya-s, the role of feudatories, industry and trade, religion, cast and
society, literature and art; the Vijayanagara Empire, the Golconda kingdom,
South Indian spread of Andhra-s and, socio-cultural changes during English rule
and after Independence are taken up for elucidation.

Units of the Course:

1. History of Ancient Andhra, Land and People.

2. From Satavahana-s to Nayaka Rule.
3. The Invaders: Deccan Rulers and the European.
4. Administrative Institutions, Trade and Religion,Literature and Art.
5. Social Reforms and Modernizationduring Colonial Rule.
6. Formation of Andhra and Telangana: Cultural Identity and politics.
List of Reading Materials:

1. Lakshmiranjanam, K &Balendusekharam, K. 1951, AndhrulaCharitra –

Samskriti, Balasaraswathi Book Depot, Madras – 600001.
2. Pratapa Reddy Suravaram. 1950: AndhrulaSanghikaCharitra, Andhra
SaraswataParishat, Hyderabad – 500001.
3. Sastry, B.N. 1992: AndhradesaCharitra – Samskruti, Musi Publications,
Hyderabad.
4. HanumanthaRao, Muppalla. 1997: SamagraAndhradesaCharitra –
Samskruthi, ABS Publications, Rajahmundry.
5. Koti Reddy, A.V. 2005: AndhradesaCharitra – Samskruthi, Krishna Reddy
Publications, Hyderabad.

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 6. Kamala Devi, Muppalla. 2001: Andhradesamlostreesthaanam:
yugayugaalastreeduravasthasamkshiptacharitra, Sri Kamala Publications,
Hyderabad.

COURSE II: SPECIFIC LITERARY TERMS

Preamble:

This course offers a glimpse into the exciting world of literary terms, critical
theories and points of view that are commonly used in East and West to classify,
analyze, interpret, and write the history of works of literature. The purpose of
the study is to help students identify and absorb the essential terms and devices
used by authors to gain a thorough understanding of the works and to keep them
current with the rapid and incessant changes in the literary and critical scene
and, to take into account new publications in literature, criticism, and
scholarship.

Units of the Course:

1. Essential Terms: Metaphor, Simile, Analogy, Hyperbole, Allusion,

Euphemism, Paradox, Oxymoron, Satire, Onomatopoeia, Alliteration,
Allegory and Irony.
2. Critical Theories and Perspectives: Introduction to aesthetic theories of
Rasa, Auchitya and Anumana; and critical perspectives of Feminism,
Marxism and Psychoanalysis.
3. Literary Forms: Poetry, Novel, Short Story, Drama, Essay, Biography,
Autobiography and Travelogue.

List of Reading Materials:

1. Lakshmikantam, Pingali. 1978: SahityaSilpaSameeksha, Madhavi Book

Centre, Sultan Bazar, Hyderabad – 500 027.
2. Narasimham, KVR. 1973: Sahityadarsanamu, K. Haranath& Brothers,
Visakhapatnam.
3. Venkatasubbaiah, Vallampati. 1989: NavalaSilpamu, Visalandhra
Publishing House, Hyderabad -500 001.
4. Venkatasubbaiah, Vallampati. 1995: Katha Silpamu, Visalandhra
Publishing House, Hyderabad -500 001.
5. Ramakrishnamacharya, Nanduri. 1995: PadyaSilpam, Visalandhra
Publishers, Eluru Road, Vijayawada.
6. Gopalakrishna, Paruchuri. 2003: Telugu Cinema Sahityam,
Kathaakathanam, Silpam, V-Tech Publications, Hyderabad.
7. NagabhushanaSarma, Modali. 2008: NatakaSilpam, Visalandhra
Publishing House, Hyderabad -500 001.

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 COURSE III: SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY

Preamble:

This course intends to train students to critically analyze the structure of

scientific fiction dealing with imaginative content such as futuristic settings,
futuristic science and technology, space travel, time travel, parallel universes
and extraterrestrial lifeeschewing the supernatural, and the related genre of
fantasy and its imaginary elementswithin the scientifically established context
of the story. It offers the critical apparatus to identify all the main ideas of
science fiction that often explore the potential consequences of scientific and
other innovations and prepare them to understand the literature of ideas.

Units of the Course:

1. Science fiction as serious literature: Recent studies.

2. Themes in science fiction: Time travel, Space travel, Superhuman,
Cyberpunk, Climate fiction, Comic science fiction etc.
3. Science fiction for children.
4. Science fiction poetry in Telugu.
5. Authors of science fiction and fantasy.

List of Reading Materials:

1. SubbaRao, Chandu. 2000: Sahityamu – Scince, Visalandhra Publishing

House, Hyderabad -500 001.
2. Pattabhi Rama Rao, Parakala, 2008: AdhunikaVignanachandrikalu,
Visalandhra Publishing House, Hyderabad -500 001.
3. Narasimham, Kuchi, 1926: BalavignanaTaramgini, Pithapuram.
4. Mohan Lal (Ed.). 1992: Encyclopedia of Indian Literature: Vol. 5, Central
SahityaAkademi, New Delhi – 110 001.
5. SrinivasaChakravarti. 2012: Telugulo Science Fiction, March Sanchika,
MaalikaPatrika.
6. Anil S. Rayal. 2015: “Science Fiction Kathalanu Cautionaray
Kathaluanocchu”, May, 2015, Kinige.

COURSE IV: ESSAY WRITING

Preamble:

The purpose of the course is to train students to write a good essay with a
focused subject of discussion in eminently readable Telugu. Fashioning a
coherent set of ideas into an argument, analyzing the facts and figures collected,

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raising counterarguments and preparing a conclusion are intended to be
explained through some of the best writings of celebrated essayists.

Units of the Course:

1. Writing Essay: Developing an argument that encapsulates the response to

the question, creating a logical sequence of ideas, introducing the subject,
providing supporting evidence for the main body of the essay,
summarizing the ideas, editing the draft and preparing the final copy.
2. Types of Essays: Expository, Persuasive, analytical and argumentative.
3. Academic and Professional writing: Critical Essay and Research Article.
4. The Art of Essay writing: Technical aspects.

Listof Reading Materials:

1. Prof. Enoch, Kolakaluri. 2001: Telugu VyasaParinamam, Visalandhra

Publishing House, Hyderabad -500 001.
2. Venkateswarlu, Bulusu. 1965: BharathiVyasamulu, B.V. and Sons,
Kakinada.
3. SubbaRao, Musunuri. 1971: AdarsaVyasamanjusha, Viswabharathi
Publications, Nalgonda.
4. Lila Jyothi. 1966: UdaattaSahityaVyasamulu, Lalita Press, Hyderabad.
5. Chaya Devi, Abburi. 1995: Vyasachitralu, VisalaGranthasala, Hyderabad.
6. Lakshminarayana, Sishtla. 1994: Chakkani Telugu Vysamulu, D. Bose &
Brothers, Hyderabad.

COURSE V: AUTOBIOGRAPHY / BIOGRAPHY

Preamble:

The objective of the course is to introduce the genres Autobiography and

Biography in Telugu. In this the students would read the life histories of some
of the well-known personalities in Telugu either recalled by themselves or told
by celebrated historians. The course would help the learners closely look at the
art of writing Autobiography or a Biography. After understanding the technique
of writing and studying the essence of a few of the texts, students would be
required to paraphrase a part of the biography or autobiography.

Units of the Course:

1. An Introduction to Autobiography and Biography.

2. Narration of significant events, characterization and conversations in
Autobiography/Biography.
3. GurajadaAppaRao.
4. SriSri.
5. Voice, Tense and Point of View.

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List of Reading Materials:
1. EswaraRao, Cetti. 1945: Mahakavi Mahapurushudu, Andhrarashtra
Abyudaya Rachayitala Sangham, Bejawada.
2. Radhakrishna, Budaraju. 1999: Mahakavi SriSri, Sahitya Akademi, New
Delhi.
3. Ramana Reddy, K.V. 1969: Mahodayam, Visalandhra Publishing House,
Hyderabad.
4. Somasundar, Avantsa. 1980: Gurajada Gurutvakarshna, Kalakeli
Prachuranalu, Pithapuram.
5. Sudarshan, Rapolu. 1997. Sri Sri Vachana Vinyasam, Ananya
Prachuranalu, Hyderabad.

COURSE VI: CHILDREN’S LITERATURE.

Preamble:

The aim of the course is to introduce children’s literature in Telugu. It

would look at the literature for children in relation with the dimensions of
human growth and development, providing the student with an opportunity to
explore and understand literature in greater depth. In this course, students will
identify and evaluate the contributions of authors and illustrators of children’s
literature. The course would give detailed information of different learning
methods also.

Units of the Course:

1. Origin and development of children literature.

2. Essential characteristics of children’s literature.
3. Children’s Songs and selected stories.
4. Language in children’s Literature.
5. Renowned authors and illustrators.
List of Reading Materials:
1. Somasunderam, Avantsa. 1992: PasidiRatham. Andhra Pradesh Balala
Academy, Hyderabad.
2. Dhanalakshmi, Pasupuleti.1986: Telugulo Balala Navalalu, Mohanarupa
Publication, Sri Kalahasti.
3. Srinivasacharyulu, Bommakanti. 1987: Mallepoodanda: Telugu Kavita,
Katha. Andhra Pradesh Balala Academy. Hyderabad.

COURSE VII: LEXICOGRAPHY: DICTIONARY AND ENCYCLOPEDIA

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Preamble:

The objective of the course is to introduce basic concepts and issues

connected with the theory and practice of dictionary making. The lectures and
prescribed texts will cover differences between Dictionary and Encyclopedia,
various category dictionaries in Telugu. It will also focus on online dictionaries
and Encyclopedias, which are available in Telugu.

Units of the Course:

1. An Introduction to Lexicography
2. History of lexicography in Telugu and Indian Languages
3. Various Types of dictionaries in Telugu
4. Planning the dictionary
5. Translation Methods in dictionary compilation

List of Reading Materials:

1. Venakataramanacharyulu, Medepalli. 1947: Nighantu Charitramu, Andhra
Sahitya Parishat Prachurana, Kakinada.
2. Balasubramanian, K. (Ed.) 1995: Patrika Bhasha Nighantuvu, Telugu
Vishwavidyalam, Hyderabad.
3. Sivakumar, Prof. Hari. 1995: Ratnamalika, Abhinandana Sahiti Sanchika
Prachurana Samiti, Warangal.
4. Govindarajulu & Usha Rani, Dr. P. 2003: Telugu nighantuvulu -
okaadhyayanamu: Sanskruthaangla, tamila, kannada, malayaala
nighantuvula sangraha charitra, Tirupati.

COURSE VIII: LANGUAGE AND ITS USE IN COMPUTER

Preamble:

The aim of the course is to introduce basic concepts of computers in

Telugu language. This course will enable the students to understand Telugu
usage in computers. After reading prescribed portion, Students would
understand how to use different Telugu software for Telugu typing and
understand basic machine transliteration methods in Telugu.

Units of the Course:

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 1. An Introduction to Computers.
2. Using Telugu Language in Computers.
3. Indian Scripts – Transliteration Methods in Indian Languages.
4. Study of Software available in Telugu – Unicode - Baraha, Leap Office,
Anu Fonts, Shree Lipi etc.

List of Reading Materials:

1. Bhasha sanketikajnatha upakaranalu, 2003: CALTS, University of

Hyderabad, Hyderabad.
2. Praveen, Illa. 2012: Computer Nighantuvu, Suravara.com., Hyderabad.
3. Kiran Kumar, Computer Sastram.
4. Shyam Babu. Practical Computer Sastram.

COURSE IX: COMPILING AND EDITING

Preamble:

The course is designed to train students for gathering information for

writing a book, a research paper or even a newspaper report – how to take and
organize notes before commencement of the work. It also teaches practical
methods to develop the author’s concept, how to accomplish copy editing, the
responsibility of a Production Editor and readying the project for publication
and printing.

Units of the Course:

1. Compiling information: Data sources and diagnosing.

2. Manuscript: Developmental Editing.
3. Copy Editing.
4. Manuscript to Book Page Proofs: Production Editor.
5. The End of the Line: Readying for publication.

List of Reading Materials:

1. VisweswaraRao, Namala. 2003: News Editing, Progressive

Communications, Hyderabad.

COURSE X: LANGUAGE USE AND REGISTERS

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Preamble:

The aim of the course is to enable the students to understand the meaning
of various types of registers and their functions with a view to promote better
use of the language. The students will be able to know the principles of
grammar to use appropriate words at the appropriate context, as sanctioned by
usage.

Units of course

1. Definition and meaning of Registers.

2. Functions of Registers in the society.

3. Relation between Language and Registers.

4. Types of Registers (Static Registers, Formal Registers, Consultative

Registers, Casual Registers and Intimate Registers).

Reading List:

1. Morris Mano. 2007: Computer System Architecture, Pearson India, New

Delhi.
2. Anita Goyal. 2010: Computer Fundamentals, Pearson India, New Delhi.
3. Rajaraman, V. 2010: Fundamentals of Computers, PHI, New Delhi.
4. Balaguru Sami. 2014: Fundamentals of Computers, Mc.Grawhill India,
New Delhi.

Skill Enhancement Courses (Any four)

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Credits: 4×2
I: LANGUAGE IN ADVERTISEMENT

Preamble:

This course is created for students interested in marketing and advertising

to understand the emotive power of the words they use and to train them in
employing Telugu precisely and more effectively. The lessons emphasize the
fact that while the visual content and design has a huge impact on the consumer,
it is the language that makes it possible to identify a product and remember it.

Units of the Course:

1. History of Advertising and theories of communication.

2. Exploring language effects in Advertising: A sociolinguistic perspective.
3. The elements of communication: Source credibility, Characteristics of a
message, Constructing an Argument, Comparative Advertising, Types of
Message Appeals, The Message as an art form: Allegory, Metaphor,
Resonance and forms of story presentation.
4. Effects of Visual and Verbal components of Advertisements on Brand
Attitudes.

List of Reading Materials:

1. Kishore, Mandalaparthy, 1988: Telugu

VaarapatrikalaloVyaapaaraPrakatanalu,M.Phil dissertation, Madurai
Kamaraj University,
2. Sreenivas, Paruchuri, 2011: Drusyasamskruti: sinimaapOsTarlu, Eemata
(Web magazine), November 2011.
http://eemaata.com/em/issues/201111/1842.html

II: LANGUAGE IN FILMS

Preamble:

The course will examine the use of Telugu language in select films and
focuses on a multitude of changes in course of time. Students would be trained
to critically examine available movie scripts and look at the screen adaptations
of novels and short stories. This is purposed to understand and identify the
refined use of language to initiate successful expression ofaesthetic emotions on
screen and how the culture and society influence its various manifestations.

Units of the Course:

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 1. Introduction to Telugu Language in films.
2. Chronicling language variations.
3. Representation of Andhra, Rayalaseema and Telangana dialects.
4. A linguistic purview of recent films.
5. Character and Dialogue writing.
6. Film Song: Poetic use of language in films.

List of Reading Materials:

1. Jaganmohan, T.S. 2011: Devadasu Cinema Navala, Creative Links,
Hyderabad.
2. KondalaRao, Raavi. Mayabazar Cinema Navala, R.K.Books. Hyderabad.
3. Raghavaiah, Vedantam. Dir. 1953: Devadasu. 191 min,Vinoda Pictures.
4. Venkata Reddy, Kadiri(Dir.).Mayabazar. 184 Min, VijayaVahini Studios.
Telugu.
5. Gopalakrishna, Paruchuri. 2003: Telugu Cinema Sahityam:
Kathakathanam-Silpam, V-Tech Publication, Hyderabad.
6. KoteswaraRao, Chittiboyina. 2012: Cinema PatalaloSahityapuViluvalu
(1936-1986), Visakhapatnam.
7. Paidipala, Dr. 1992: Telugu Cinema Paata, Navodaya Publishers,
Vijayawada.
8. KutumbaRao, Kodavatiganti. 2000: Cinema Vyasalu (Vols.1 & 2),
ViplavaRachayitalaSangham, Visakhapatnam.
9. Manjulatha, Avula. 2008: Telugu Cinema Bhasha: Vyasavali, PS
TeluguViswavidyalayam,Hyderabad.

III: LANGUAGE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING

Preamble:

The course provides students an understanding of Telugu in Printing and

Publishing. It will discuss how the Telugu Language is using differently in Print
media. This course gives an outline of Telugu Language in Print from beginning
days to till the date. After reading the prescribed text, student will acquire
knowledge of Telugu Printing and Publishing Language.

Units of the Course:

1. An Introduction to Language.
2. Printing and Publishing Language.
3. Printing and Publishing: New word creation.
4. Printing and Publishing: Writing Methods.
5. Language Style.

List of Reading Materials:

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 1. PatrikaBhasha, Andhra Pradesh Press Academy. Hyderabad.
2. RamamohanRao, Nanduri. Telugu PatrikalaBhashaKonniSuchanalu.
Andhra Pradesh Press Akademy. Hyderabad.
3. BhaskaraRao, Nagulapalli.,Venugopal, N. (Ed.) 2010: PrasaraBhashaga
Telugu, Centre for Media Studies. Hyderabad.
4. Ramakrishna, Kappagantu. 2013: Krishna zillaPatrikarangam – Oka
Adhyayanam, Ph.D. Thesis submitted to Nagarjuna University, available
at: <https://archive.org/details/Krishna ZillaPatrikaRangam Oka
Pariselana By Dr. K. Ramakrishna.>.

COURSE - IV: ART OF TRANSLATION / PRACTICAL TRANSLATION

Preamble:

The course offers an assortment of factors that a translator should take

into consideration to produce in the minds of the readers the same effect as the
original.

Units of the Course:

1. Attainment of clarity in translation.

2. Naturalness in translation.
3. Mirroring the original: Accuracy in translation.
4. Target readers and cultural appropriateness.
5. Translation and Transcreation in literature.

List of Reading Materials:

1. Ramachandra Reddy, Rachamallu. 1987: AnuvadaSamasyalu, Visalandhra

Publishing House, Hyderabad.
2. BhargaviRao. 1996: AnuvadaSahityamu: okapariseelana, Panchajanya
Publications, Hyderabad.
3. BhargaviRao. 2007: AnuvadaSahityam: Samalochana, Andhra
SaraswataParishat, Hyderabad.
4. RVR. 2009: Anuvadalu: Avishkaranalu, Avasthalu, Visalandhra
Publishing House, Hyderabad – 500001.

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