Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam
Programme
Course Name Literature and Kerala Renaissance
Type of
MDC
Course
Course Code MG3MDCENG200
Course Level 200-299
Literature and Kerala Renaissance aims at familiarizing students with the historical
background of Kerala Renaissance. Students are introduced to the key renaissance
Course reformers, their works and the major events. A selection of creative and non-creative
Summary writings is included to shed light on how various kinds of social evils existed in Kerala
society, which in turn helps in creating a critical stand towards all kinds of social evils
and injustices.
3 Credits 3
Semester
Total Hours
Course Details Learning Approach Lecture Tutorial Practical Others
3 0 0 0 45
Pre-requisites,
if any
COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)
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Learning
CO
Expected Course Outcome Domains PO No
No.
*
1 Understand the historical background of Kerala Renaissance. U 3
Remember the life and works of Kerala Reformers and the major
2 K 3,5
events.
Analyze the presence of social evils like casteism, dowry, class
3 An 6,7,8
divisions etc. in Kerala society through literature
4 Identify the presence of social evils in the present Kerala society A 6,8,10
5 Identify the role played by women in Kerala Renaissance A 6,7
*Remember (K), Understand (U), Apply (A), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C), Skill (S),
Interest (I) and Appreciation (Ap)
COURSE CONTENT
Content for Classroom transaction (Units)
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Module Units Course description Hrs CO No.
Perspectives on Kerala Renaissance-
Historiography
Vaikunda Swamikal,Thyccad Ayyavu,
Arattupuzha Velayudha Panikkar, Chattampi
Swamikal, Sree Narayana Guru,Poykayil
Appachan, Ayyankali, Pandit Karuppan,
1.1 Sahodaran Ayyappan, K. Kelappan,T K 10 1,2,5
Madhavan, Vakkom Abdul khader Moulavi,
1
Kuriakose Elias Chavara, V T
Kerala Bhattathiripadu, Arya Pallam, Parvathi
Renaissance: Nenmenimangalam, Dakshayani
-A Velayudhan, Mannath Padmanabhan, C
Historical Krishnan;
Perspective,
Key Figures The advent of printing.
and Events Christian missionaries and the spread of
education: LMS, CMS, and Basel Mission
1.2 Channar Lahala, Aruvipuram Idol
Consecration, Malayali memorial, Ezhava 5 1,2,5
memorial, Kallumala Samaram,
panthibhojanam, Kayal Sammelanam,
Vaikom Satyagraha, Guruvayoor Satyagraha,
Temple Entry Proclamations
Poykayil Appachan- “No Alphabet in Sight”
2.1 2 3,4
(song)
Sree Narayana Guru- Anukampa Dasakam
2.2 (Scriptures of Mercy), Translated by Nataraja 1 3,4
Guru
Kumaransasan- Chandalabhikshuki (English
2.3 2 3,4
Translation, Selected lines)
2 Creative
V T Bhattathiripad- Fromthe Kitchen to the
Writings
Stage (page no:195 to 199 in The Oxford
2.4 2 3,4
India Anthology of Modern Malayalam
Literature, Vol 1)
Sahodaran Ayyappan- “Maveli Nadu
2.5 1 3,4
Vaneedum Kalam”, English translation
2.6 Potheri Kunjambu- Saraswati Vijayam
7 3,4
(novel)
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Devaki Nilayangode- Selections from
Antharjanam-
3.1 1-Pakaravoor Illom,
Pra 3- Daily Routine, 6-Studies, 7-Visitors, 13- 8 3,4,5
Practicu Thuppettan, 15- Widows, 18- leavings, 20-
m The Winds of Change Reach Mookkuthala,
3 Gender:- 22-Marriage, 23- Kuriyedathu Thaatri, 27-
Story/ Social Activism
Essay/autobi K Saraswathiyamma- “Vivahangal Swargathil
ographies 3.2 Vechu Nadathapedunnu” (Marriages are 2 3,4,5
Made in Heaven), short story
K Saradamoni- Chapter 6-“Profiles from the
Past: Two Women Look Back” from
3.3 Matriliny Transformed:- Family, Law and 3 3,4,5
Ideology in Twentieth Century Travancore.pg
147-155
Kavitha Rao; “The Surgeon General: mary
Poonnen Lukose” Chap 7,Lady doctors: The
3.4 2 3,4,5
Untold Stories of India’s First Women in
Medicine
4 Teacher Specific Content
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Classroom Procedure (Mode of transaction)
Teaching and
Learning Lecture, tutorial, Debates, Group Discussions
Approach
MODE OF ASSESSMENT
A. Continuous Comprehensive Assessment (CCA)
Continuous Comprehensive Assessment (CCA – 25 Marks)
Particulars
Class test
Assignment
Quiz
Debate/ Group
Discussion
Assessment
Types B. Semester End Examination
Written Examination – 50 marks, duration – 1.5hrs
Descriptive Word Limit Number of Marks
Type Questions to be
added
Essays 300 words 1 out of 2 1 x 15 = 15
Short Essay 150 words 2 out of 4 2 x 5 =10
Short Answer 50 words 5 out of 8 5 x 2 = 10
Objective type NA 10 out of 12 10
MCQ NA 5 5
Total 50
Marks
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