TLL007 History and Culture of Tamils
Level: 1
Credit Units: 10 Credit Units
Presentation Pattern: EVERY SEMESTER
Synopsis:
The historical Tamil Nadu was divided into three great empires: Chera, Chola and Pandiya.
This course provides extensive knowledge on these glorious kingdoms and the reigns of different
emperors.
It provides information about these benevolent kings who apart from taking care of the welfare of the
people, contributed to the development of the language by supporting the Tamil poets.
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Textbooks:
K Vengadsan: TLL007 4. History of Ancient Tamil Nadu 2012 V C Publications, Rajapalayam
ISBN-13: BN-0136
K Vengadsan: TLL007 3. History of Modern Tamil Nadu 2011 V C Publications, Rajapalayam
ISBN-13: BN-0135
N Arivuraj & A Kumar: TLL007 2. Tamilagha Varalarum Panpadum 2013 Pavai Publications, Chennai
ISBN-13: BN-0134
: TLL007 1. Tamilaga Varalaarum Panpaadum ±by V.T.Chellvam
ISBN-13: TLL007T1Jan14
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Learning Outcome:
Ɣ‡Recognise Tamil culture as one of the oldest
Ɣ‡Appreciate the nuances of the culture
Ɣ‡Gain an understanding of the long history of the Tamils
Ɣ‡Enhance the knowledge of the history of Tamils in Malaysia & Singapore
Assessment Strategies:
Continuous Assessment Component
TMA
TMA
TMA
Sub-Total
Weightage (%)
15
15
20
50
Examinable Component
Written Exam
Sub-Total
Weightage (%)
50
50
Weightage Total
100
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