Minor Literature

Training Provider: Singapore University of Social Sciences
Course Reference: TGS-2018509562
S$1,461

About This Course

Demonstrate knowledge on different types of Minor Literature.
Interpret themes and styles in the Minor Literature of Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore.
Analyse the poetic and prosodic aspects of Minor Literatures of Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore.
Distinguish between the features of different types of minor literature.
Describe historical origins and development of Minor Literature.
Outline culture depicted in minor literary work.

What You'll Learn

TLL206 focuses on minor literature in which even ordinary people became the main cast. However it is common to find most minor literatures as devotional ones. There are ninety-two types of minor literature; the course delves extensively into several forms, including Pillai Tamil, Kuravanji, Tamil Vidhu Thoothu, Pallu and Paranai, and minor literature from Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore, while providing a brief account of others.

Course Details

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