PG
Programme Level
2 Years
Duration
VBSPU
Affiliating University
About the Programme
Offers advanced study of Hindi language, literature and literary traditions while developing critical analysis, communication, research and creative expression skills.
Learning Objectives
Complete Poetic History
Study the full span of Hindi poetry — Aadikaleen, Bhaktikaleen and Ritikaleen Kavya through to Chhayavad, Pragatiwad and contemporary verse.
Bhasha Vigyan (Linguistics)
Build a scientific understanding of language through the Bhasha Vigyan paper — phonetics, morphology, syntax and semantics.
Indian & Western Poetics
Engage with Bhartiya Sahityashastra (Rasa, Alankar, Riti, Dhwani) alongside Paschatya Sahityashastra (Plato, Aristotle, Eliot, Richards) for a comparative critical foundation.
Research & Dissertation
Undertake a Vrihad Shodh Pariyojna (Major Research Project/Dissertation) across two semesters, guided by a supervisor and jointly assessed with an external examiner.
Learning Outcomes
Drama, Fiction & Prose Craft
Analyse Natya Sahitya (drama), Katha Sahitya (novel & short story) and Nibandh (essay) traditions through prescribed texts such as Godaan, Chandragupta and Aashadh Ka Ek Din.
Folk & Regional Literature
Study Lok Sahitya (folk literature) and Bhojpuri Sahitya, covering folk songs, folk tales, and the regional literary voices of Purvanchal.
Modern & Contemporary Poetry
Trace Chhayavad, Pragatiwad, Prayogwad and Nayi Kavita through poets such as Jaishankar Prasad, Nirala, Mahadevi Verma, Nagarjun, Muktibodh and Dinkar.
Discourse & Identity Studies
Engage with Asmitamoolak Vimarsh (identity discourses) — including Stri Vimarsh and Dalit Vimarsh — and their representation in Hindi literature.
Applied & Media Hindi
Apply Prayojanmoolak Hindi (functional Hindi) to journalism (Hindi Patrakarita), cinema and mass-media contexts.
Author Specialisation
Undertake an in-depth special study of a major Hindi litterateur — Bhartendu Harishchandra, Premchand, or Jaishankar Prasad.
Credit-Wise Distribution
Semester-wise paper titles and credits as per the V.B.S. Purvanchal University P.G. Syllabus (NEP 2020, session 2024–25 revision)
Semester VII
24 Credits- Aadikaleen Kavya (Early Period Poetry)5
- Bhaktikaleen Kavya (Bhakti Period Poetry)5
- Ritikaleen Kavya (Riti Period Poetry)5
- Bhartiya Sahityashastra evam Hindi Alochana5
- Vrihad Shodh Pariyojna (Research Project – Topic Selection)4
Semester VIII
24 Credits- Paper 1: Chhayavadi Kavya / Bhartendu-Dwivedi Yugin Kavya*5
- Paper 2: Natya Sahitya / Katha Sahitya / Nibandh evam Anya Gadya Vidhayen*5
- Bhasha Vigyan (Linguistics)5
- Paschatya Sahityashastra (Western Poetics)5
- Vrihad Shodh Pariyojna (Research Project – Evaluation)4
*Paper 1 (choose one): Chhayavadi Kavya OR Bhartendu evam Dwivedi Yugin Kavya. Paper 2 (choose one): Natya Sahitya OR Katha Sahitya OR Nibandh evam Anya Gadya Vidhayen.
Semester IX
24 Credits- Paper 1: Chhayavadottar Kavya / Rashtriya evam Sanskritik Kavyadhara*5
- Paper 2: Lok Sahitya / Bhojpuri Sahitya*5
- Hindi Sahitya ka Itihas (History of Hindi Literature)5
- Prayojanmoolak Hindi evam Shodh Pravidhi (Functional Hindi & Research Methodology)5
- Vrihad Shodh Pariyojna (Research Project – Topic Selection)4
*Paper 1 (choose one): Chhayavadottar Kavya OR Rashtriya evam Sanskritik Kavyadhara. Paper 2 (choose one): Lok Sahitya OR Bhojpuri Sahitya.
Semester X
24 Credits- Paper 1: Samkaleen Kavya / Navgeet*4
- Paper 2: Hindi Bhasha aur Devnagari Lipi / Cinema aur Hindi Sahitya*4
- Paper 3: Asmitamoolak Vimarsh aur Hindi Sahitya / Hindi Patrakarita*4
- Paper 4: Special Study – Bhartendu Harishchandra / Premchand / Jaishankar Prasad*4
- Vrihad Shodh Pariyojna (Research Project – Evaluation)4
- Maukhiki / Sahityik Dakshata Parikshan (Viva-voce)4
*Paper 1 (choose one): Samkaleen Kavya OR Navgeet. Paper 2 (choose one): Hindi Bhasha aur Devnagari Lipi OR Cinema aur Hindi Sahitya. Paper 3 (choose one): Asmitamoolak Vimarsh aur Hindi Sahitya OR Hindi Patrakarita. Paper 4 (choose one): Special study of Bhartendu Harishchandra, Premchand, or Jaishankar Prasad.
In addition to the papers above, students must take one compulsory Minor Elective paper (4 Credits) from another department during the M.A. First Year — see the full syllabus for details.
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Eligibility
Candidates should have completed the qualifying examination prescribed by the University for admission to this programme, with the minimum marks specified in the current year's admission guidelines.