Syllabus (SANTALI)

Course Type: MAJ-15

Semester: 8

Course Code:

Course Title: Ancient Indian Literature

(L-P-Tu): 5-0-1

Credit: 6

Practical/Theory: Theory

Course Objective: 1. To enrich the learner through study on Indian classical literature. 2. The students will gain qualitative and quantities knowledge on neighbouring literature to develop own literature. 3. Student will able to learn about brief history and development of ancient Indian literature.

Learning Outcome: The completion of the course is supposed to benefit the students in the following ways: 1. To provide students with a comprehensive idea about the ancient Indian literature. 2. It helps the students to evaluate the way socio-cultural and historical phenomena influence the literary production of a particular period. 3.The students are also offered an in-depth understanding on the growth of the ancient Indian literature.

Course – XV Ancient Indian Literature

1. History of Sanskrit Literature
2. Ved
3. Puran
4. Upanishad

Reference Books –

1. Sanskrit Sahitter Sangkhipta Itihas – Dr. Debes Kumar Acharya

2. Sanskrit Sahitter Kayekti Dik – Dr. Mohan Pal

3. Sanskrit Sahitter Itihas – Dhirendranath Bondapadhay