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    The document outlines the syllabus for the Kannada language exam, which is divided into two papers. Paper I focuses on the history of Kannada language and literature from ancient to modern times. It covers topics like the development of Kannada, major poets and literary works from different eras, as well as literary criticism and Karnataka's cultural history. Paper II requires the first-hand reading of prescribed texts in order to test critical analysis abilities, covering works from areas like old Kannada literature, medieval literature, modern literature and folk literature.

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    The document outlines the syllabus for the Kannada language exam, which is divided into two papers. Paper I focuses on the history of Kannada language and literature from ancient to modern times. It covers topics like the development of Kannada, major poets and literary works from different eras, as well as literary criticism and Karnataka's cultural history. Paper II requires the first-hand reading of prescribed texts in order to test critical analysis abilities, covering works from areas like old Kannada literature, medieval literature, modern literature and folk literature.

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    Kannada Syllabus

    Paper-I

    Answers must be written in Kannada.

    Section-A

    A. History of Kannada Language

    What is Language? General characteristics of Language. Dravidian Family of Languages and its
    specific features, Antiquity of Kannada Language Different Phases of its Development.

    Dialects of Kannada Language : Regional and Social Various aspects of development of Kannada
    Language : phonological and Semantic changes. Language borrowing.

    B. History of Kannada Literature

    Ancient Kannada literature : Influence and Trends. Poets for study : Specified poets from Pampa to

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    Ratnakara Varni are to be studied in the light of contents, form and expression : Pampa, Janna,
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    Medieval Kannada literature : Influence and Trends.

    Vachana literature : Basavanna, Akka Mahadevi.


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    Medieval Poets : Harihara, Ragha-vanka, Kumar-Vyasa.
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    Dasa literature : Purandra and Kanaka.


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    Sangataya : Ratnakaravarni

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    Influence, trends and idealogies, Navodaya, Pragatishila, Navya, Dalita and Bandaya.

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    A. Poetics and literary criticism :


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    Definition and concepts of poetry : Word, Meaning, Alankara, Reeti, Rasa, Dhwani, Auchitya.
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    Interpretations of Rasa Sutra.


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    Modern Trends of literary criticism : Formalist, Historical, Marxist, Feminist, Post-colonial criticism.
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    B. Cultlural History of Karnataka

    Contribution of Dynasties to the culture of Karnataka : Chalukyas of Badami and Kalyani,


    Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara rulers, in literary context.

    Major religions of Karnataka and their cultural contributions.

    Arts of Karnataka : Sculpture, Architecture, Painting, Music, Dance-in the literary context.

    Unification of Karnataka and its impact on Kannada literature.

    Paper-II

    Answers must be written in Kannada.

    The paper will require first-hand reading of the Texts prescribed and will be designed to test the critical
    ability of the candidates.

    Section-A

    A. OLD KANNADA LITERATURE

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    1. Vikramaarjuna Vijaya of Pampa (cantos 12 & 13), (Mysore University Pub.)

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    2. Vaddaraadhane (Sukumaraswamyia Kathe, Vidyutchorana Kathe)

    B. Medieval Kannada Literature :


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    1. Vachana Kammata, Ed: K. Marulasiddappa K.R. Nagaraj (Bangalore University Pub.)
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    2. Janapriya Kanakasamputa, Ed. D. Javare Gowda (Kannada and Culture Directorate, Bangalore)
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    3. Nambiyannana Ragale, Ed., T.N. Sreekantaiah (Ta.Vem. Smaraka Grantha Male, Mysore)

    4. Kumaravyasa Bharata : Karna Parva (Mysore University)


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    5. Bharatesha Vaibhava Sangraha Ed. Ta. Su. Shama Rao (Mysore University)
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    A. Modern Kannada Literature


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    1. Poetry : Hosagannada Kavite, Ed : G.H. Nayak (Kannada Saahitya Parishattu, Bangalore)


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    2. Novel : Bettada Jeeva-Shivarama Karanta Madhavi-Arupama Niranjana Odalaala-Devanuru


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    3. Short Story : Kannada Sanna Kathegalu, Ed. G.H. Nayak (Sahitya Academy, New Delhi).
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    4. Drama : Shudra Tapaswi-Kuvempu. Tughalak-Girish Karnad.

    5. Vichara Saahitya : Devaru-A.N. Moorty Rao (Pub : D.V.K. Moorty, Mysore.)


    B. Folk Literature :

    1. Janapada Swaroopa-Dr. H.M. Nayak. (Ta. Vem. Smaraka Grantha Male, Mysore.)

    2. Janapada Geetaanjali-Ed.D. Javare Gowda. (Pub : Sahitya Academy, New Delhi.)

    3. Kannada Janapada Kathegalu-Ed. J.S. Paramashivaiah, (Mysore University.)

    4. Beedi Makkalu Beledo. Ed. Kalegowda Nagavara (Pub : Bangalore University.)

    5. Savirada Ogatugalu-Ed : S.G. Imrapura.

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