History of Tamil Literature

Training Provider: Singapore University of Social Sciences
Course Reference: TGS-2018509549
S$1,461

About This Course

Show the growth of Tamil literature at different periods in the history of Tamil Nadu.
Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of Ti?ai, Purana and Prose literatures.
Describe the Tamil literature of Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore.
Distinguish between Akam (love) and Pu?am (heroism & others) literature.
Identify the factors contributing to the development of Tamil literature in Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore.
Define the key concepts of Tamil Literature.

What You'll Learn

TLL103 surveys the key developments in the history of Tamil literature. It exposes students to a range and variety of Tamil literature. Students are provided with a brief account of the development and growth of poetry, fiction and non-fiction at various time periods in Tamil Nadu’s history. The many foreign invasions, infiltrations, and dominations that have occurred in Tamil Nadu over the centuries have also influenced and shaped its literary field. The course also covers the literary development in Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore.

Course Details

Duration 18 hours
Language Tamil
Training Commitment Part Time
Total Enrolled New course
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