Sangam Classical Poetry of Heroism & Others (puram)
Training Provider: Singapore University of Social Sciences
Course Reference: TGS-2024047371
S$1,461
About This Course
Demonstrate various forms and contents of Sangam Pu?am Literature.
Differentiate between akam and pu?am literatures.
Demonstrate knowledge of E??uttokai and Pattupp???u.
Compare the social, economic and political life of the Tamils during the Sangam.
Relate the seven akatti?ais with seven pu?atti?ais.
Summarize the philosophical thought of the Tamils during the Sangam Period.
What You'll Learn
Sangam classical literature of Purapadalghal is one of the oldest Tamil anthologies. Typically, Sangam literature comprised Ettitogai (eight anthologies) and Pattupatuu (an anthology of ten long verses). The collection has numerous verses composed by several poets. This category of Sangam Classical poems focuses on the heroism and related events that inspired the poems. Other themes include beauty, culture, ethics, god worship, vows made by kings, courtesy, bravery, words of wisdom for kings, civilization and all aspects of day-to-day living. Puram poems reflect the Tamil community’s culture and traditions. Through this course, students will also learn and understand the philanthropic acts of the ancient Tamils, and their passion and role as custodian of the Tamil language.
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