Dept. of Studies in Kannada - Davangere University

About the Department:

Davangere University came into existence in 2009 to fulfill the Cultural, Linguistic, Economic and Academic needs of the then Central-Karnataka region. Kannada department was established in 2010. In recognition of the services of Dr. M. Chidananda Murthy the Department was later named after him. This Institute engaged in teaching, research and publication activities. Many students of the Department have cleared NET / SLET.

VISION

Achieving personal personality and social development by creating and studying Kannada literature. Literary texts become a perfect fusion of past and future. Every person and community can be inspired by keeping in touch with Kannada literature. Thus it can certainly improve in leading them on the path of progress.

MISSION

Literature, written and oral discourse should not be limited to academia participants but should extend knowledge beyond its limits to help the overall development of society and work in parallel. Everyone should have a place to participate in it. It aims to incorporate the basic idea that humanity is one to create a society of equality.

Program offered :

SL NO	PROGRAMMES	NATURE & DURATION	ELIGIBILTY
1	M.A	Two Year	B.A.Degree Kannada
2	Ph.D	Three – Five years	MA., Kannada
3	DLit.	One year	Ph.D., Degree in disiciplines Subjects

Course Details :

Semester	Paper Code	Title of the Paper	Instruction Hrs. / Week	Marks			Credits		Examination Duration
Semester	Paper Code	Title of the Paper	Instruction Hrs. / Week	Examination	Internal Assessment	Total Marks	Credits		Examination Duration
First Semester	KN 1.1	ಪ್ರಾಚೀನ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 1.2	ತೌಲನಿಕ ಕಾವ್ಯಮೀಮಾಂಸೆ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 1.3	ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆ ಮತ್ತು ವ್ಯಾಕರಣ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 1.4	ಜನಪದ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 1.5	ಸಮೂಹ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	Choose one of the following
	KN 1.6.1	ತೌಲನಿಕ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 1. 6.2	ಶಾಸನ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ
	KN 1. 6.3	ವಿಶೇಷ ಕವಿ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ – ರುದ್ರಭಟ್ಟ
	Mandatory Credits : Communication Skill		02	–	–	–	02		–
Second Semester	KN 2.1	ಮಧ್ಯಕಾಲೀನ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 2.2	ಗ್ರಂಥ ಸಂಪಾದನಾಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 2.3	ಛಂದಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 2.4	ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 2.5	ಶಾಸನಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	Choose one of the following
	KN 2.6.1	ಅಂತರ್ ಶಿಸ್ತೀಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 2.6.2	ಕನ್ನಡ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರೀಯ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ
	KN 2.6.3	ವಿಶೇಷ ಕವಿ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ – ರಾಘವಾಂಕ
	Mandatory Credits : Computer Skill		02	–	–	–	02		–
Third Semester	KN 3.1	ಆಧುನಿಕ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಭಾಗ-೧ (ನವೋದಯ, ಪ್ರಗತಿಶೀಲ)	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 3.2	ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 3.3	ತೌಲನಿಕ ದ್ರಾವಿಡ ಭಾಷಾವಿಜ್ಞಾನ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 3.4	ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಂಶೋಧನಾಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 3.5	ಸೃಜನಶೀಲ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	Choose one of the following
	KN 3.6.1	ಭಾಷಾಂತರ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 3.6.2	ಸಂಪಾದನಾ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ
	KN 3.6.3	ವಿಶೇಷ ಕವಿ / ಸಾಹಿತಿಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ- ತ.ರಾ.ಸು
	Open Elective Course
	KN 3.7	ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆ, ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ	02	40	10	50	02		02
Fourth Semester	KN 4.1	ಆಧುನಿಕ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಭಾಗ-೨ (ನವ್ಯ, ದಲಿತ-ಬಂಡಾಯ)	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 4.2	ವೈಚಾರಿಕ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 4.3	ವರ್ಣನಾತ್ಮಕ ಭಾಷಾವಿಜ್ಞಾನ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 4.4	ಸಂಶೋಧನಾ ಕಿರುಪ್ರಬಂಧ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	KN 4.5	ಸೃಜನೇತರ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ	04	70	30	100	04		03
	Choose one of the following
	KN 4.6.1	ಸ್ತ್ರೀವಾದಿ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ	04	70	30	100		04	03
	KN 4.6.2	ತತ್ವಪದ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ
	KN 4.6.3	ವಿಶೇಷ ಕವಿ/ಸಾಹಿತಿಯ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ-ದೇವನೂರು ಮಹಾದೇವ
	Mandatory Credits : Personality Development		02	–	–	–		02	–
	Total Credits for the Course		104	1720	730	2450		104

Faculty Details :

Sl.No.	Name	Qualification	Designation	Specialization
01	Dr.Mallikarjuna K	M.A., M.L.I.Sc., Ph.D.	Associate Professor	Ancient, Medieval and Modern Kannada Literature, Linguistics, Folk Literature, Translation, Manuscriptology, Inscriptions
02	Dr.Joginaktte Manjunatha	M.A., Ph.D.	Professor	Linguistics, Classical Literature in Kannada
03	Dr.Jayaramaiah V.	M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., P.G. Dip. in Epi.	Professor and Chairman	Epigraphy, Classical & Medieval Kannada Literature
04	Dr.Vishwanath H.	M.A., Ph.D., D.Litt.	Associate Professor	Folklore, Medieval Kannada Literature, Kanaka Study, Modern Kannada Literature
05	Dr.Bhimashankar Joshi	M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.	Assistant Professor	Kannada Grammar, Chandassu, Alankara, Kannada Poetics, Kannada Literature
06	Dr.Basavaraj B.	M.A., Ph.D., P.G. Dip. in Linguistics, P.G. Dip. in Basava	Assistant Professor	Translation Studies, Kannada Theatre, Classical Kannada Literature
07	Dr.Mahantesh Patil	M.A., Ph.D., P.G. Dip. Epi.	Assistant Professor	Classical & Modern Kannada Poetry, Literary Criticism, Comparative Poetics. Comparative Study
08	Dr.Shantharaju H.V.	M.A., Ph.D., P.G. Dip. in Linguistics	Assistant Professor	Medieval and Modern Kannada Literature, Linguistics, Folklore
09	Sri.Rupesh Kumar R.	M.A. B.Ed., (Ph.D.)	Assistant Professor	Medieval and Modern Kannada Literature, Linguistics, Poetics
10	Dr.Vijaya Kumar H.G.	M.A., Ph.D.	Assistant Professor	Medieval and Modern Kannada Literature, Folklore, Literary Criticism, Comparative Poetics, Comparative Study

Research Details :

Funding Project Details :

1. Dr.Mahantesh Patil : seed money, Davangere University, Davanagere, 2020-2021

2. Dr.Shantharaju H.V. : seed money, Davangere University, Davanagere, 2020-2021

3. Dr.Mahantesh Patil : Kuvempu Junior Fellowship, Kuvempu Bhasha Bharathi Pradikar, Bangalore, 2021-22

Papers published :

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Activities :

Co-curriculum activities :

1. Seminars organized :

1. Seminars organized	1. Madya Karnatakada Kannada Sahitya – Tatvika Nelegalu, 01/11/2019 2. 65^th Karnataka Rajyotsava and Nomination Ceremony in the Remembrance of Dr.M.Chidanandamurthy for Kannada Department (Special Lecture Resource Person : Dr.J.M.Nagaiah, Rtd. Professor, Dr.R.C.Hiremath Institute of Kannada Studies, Karnatak University, Dharwad), 27/11/2020
3. Dr.M.Chidanandamurthy Prathama Punya Samrane (Special Lecture : Dr.B.Rajashekharappa, Rtd. Professor, Govt. First Grade College, Chitradurga), 11/01/2021

1. Seminars organized

1. Madya Karnatakada Kannada Sahitya – Tatvika Nelegalu, 01/11/2019

2. 65^th Karnataka Rajyotsava and Nomination Ceremony in the Remembrance of Dr.M.Chidanandamurthy for Kannada Department (Special Lecture Resource Person : Dr.J.M.Nagaiah, Rtd. Professor, Dr.R.C.Hiremath Institute of Kannada Studies, Karnatak University, Dharwad), 27/11/2020

3. Dr.M.Chidanandamurthy Prathama Punya Samrane (Special Lecture : Dr.B.Rajashekharappa, Rtd. Professor, Govt. First Grade College, Chitradurga), 11/01/2021

2. Webinars organized :

Coordinator	Webinar
Dr.Mallikarjuna K.	1. Kannada Sahityada Prastutha Savalugalu (Special Lecture Resource Person : Dr.M.Shankar, Kannada Professor, Mysore University P.G. Center, Hemagangotri, Hasan), 3/6/2020
Dr.Vishwanatha H.	2. Kavirajamarga Kalada Kannada Sahitya (Special Lecture Resource Person : Dr.Rajappa Dalavay, Kannada Professor, Bangalore University, Bangalore), 7/6/2020
Dr.Mallikarjuna K.	3. Sahitya Valayavagi Mumbai (Special Lecture Resource Person : Dr.G.N.Upadye, Kannada Chairman and Professor, Mumbai University, Mumbai), 14/06/2020
Dr.Mallikarjuna K.	4. Kannada Sahitya : Bahumukhi Nelegalu (National Seminar Resource Persons : Dr.B.Gangadhar, Professor, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Dr.A.Murigeppa, Rtd. Vice-Chancellor, Kannada University, Hampi, Dr.Nataraj Huliyar, English Professor, Bangalore University, Bangalore and Dr.K.Keshavasharma, Kannada Professor, Kuvempu University, Shimoga), 19, 20/06/2020
Sri.Rupesh Kumar R.	5. One Day Online National Seminar on “Kannada Rangabhumi mattu Bhashe, organized by Kannada Bhashadyayana Vibhaga, Kannada University, Hampi & Dept. of Kannada Chitradurga PG Center, Davanegere University, Davangere, 30-03-2021
Dr.Vijayakumar H.G.	6. GSS rvara Preethi Illada Mele : Avalokana (Resource Person National Seminar : Dr.Prashant Nayak, Chairman and Kannada Professor, Kuvempu University, Shimoga), 20/06/2021
Dr.Mallikarjuna K.	7. Hastaprathigalu Ondu Avalokana (Resource Person National Seminar : Dr.K.Ravindranath, Professor, Kannada University, Hampi), 22/06/2021
Dr.Vishwanatha H.	8. Janapada Mahakavyagalu : Samajika, Dharmika, Samskritika Mukhamukhi (Resource Person National Seminar : Dr.B.Gangadhar, Professor, Bangalore University, Bangalore), 25/06/2021
Dr.Vishwanatha H.	9. Dalita Kavi Dr.Siddalingayya : Horata Mattu Sahitya (Resource Person National Seminar : Dr.Rajappa Dalavay, Kannada Professor, Bangalore University, Bangalore). 02/07/2021
Dr.Jayaramaiah V.	10. Sasanagalannu Oduva Mattu Arthaisuva Vidhana (Resource Person National Seminar : Dr.M.G.Manjunath, Kannada Professor, Mysore University, Mysore), 07/07/2021
Dr.Joginakatte Manjunatha	11. Kannada Nudiya Athankagalu (Resource Person National Seminar : Dr.Ashok Kumar Ranjere, Chairman and Professor, Kannada University, Bangalore), 08/07/2021
Dr.Shantharaju H.V.	12. Kannada Samshodhane : Andu-Indu (Resource Person National Seminar : Dr.Mallepuram G. Venkatesh, Rtd. Vice-Chancellor, Sanskrit University, Bangalore), 09/07/2021
Dr.Mallikarjuna K.	13. Pracheena Kannada Sahityadalli Dharma-Devaru (Resource Person National Seminar : Dr.J.M.Nagaiah, Rtd. Professor, Dr.R.C.Hiremath Institute of Kannada Studies, Karnatak University, Dharwad), 10/07/2021
Dr.Mallikarjuna K., Dr.Shivakumar Kansogi, Dr.Vishwanatha H.,	14. Dr.F.G.Halakattiyavara Jeevana Mattu Sahitya (Resource Person National Seminar : Dr.M.S.Madabhavi, Secretary, Dr.F.G.Halakatti, Research Center, Vijayapura), 10/07/2021
Dr.Bheemashankar Joshi	15. Nighantushastra (Resource Person National Seminar : Dr.Dhanavantha Hajavagol, Professor, Dr.R.C.Hiremath Institute of Kannada Studies, Karnatak University, Dharwad), 11/07/2021
Dr.Basavaraja B.	16. Vaddaradhane : Samskritika Mukhamukhi (Resource Person National Seminar : Dr.Maitreyini Gadigeppagoudar, Kannada Assistant Professor, Rani Chennamma University, Belagavi), 12/07/2021

3. Mentorship (mentor-mentee list) :

III & IV Semester
Sl. No.	Name of the Student	Name Of the Faculty Supervisor
01	MANJULA NILAMMANAVARA	Dr. Mallikarjuna K
02	PUSHPA KAMMARA
03	RAKESHA L N
04	JAMUNA S.	Dr. Joginakankatte Manjunatha
05	NAGARAJA B
06	SATHISHA. N
07	SINDHU H R
08	ANITHA B.M.	Dr. Jayaramaiah V
09	MARUTHI R J
10	SOWBHAGYA Y
11	TIPPESWAMY N.T.
12	KAVERI B.M.	Dr. Vishwanatha H
13	MANJUNATHA MEGALAMANI
14	RANGASWAMY H
15	MEGHA S	Dr. Bheemashankara joshi
16	RAVINDRA GOWDA G H
17	SANTHOSHA. R
18	MADHUKUMARA M	Dr. Basavaraj B
19	NAGAVENI G A
20	NETHRAVATHI S T
21	GONISWAMY M.	Dr. Mahanthesh Patil
22	NIMITHA M
23	ULLAGADDI MARUTHI
24	ANITHA R.	Dr. Shantharaju H.V.
25	MYLARA SWAMY
26	SAKAMMA. R
I & II Semester
1	GOVINDA MAGALADA	Dr. Mallikarjuna K
2	KALYAN KUMAR H
3	PAVAN L
4	DEVARAJA N	Dr. Joginakankatte Manjunatha
5	LAVANYA B C
6	REKHA H
7	RENUKA T
8	KAVITHA B C	Dr. Jayaramaiah V
9	KRISHNAVENI N K
10	PRAMEELA M G
11	VANI C
12	ANURADHA N	Dr. Vishwanatha H
13	ASHWINI N B
14	HARISH K J
15	AVINASH KAMPALAIAH N B	Dr. Bheemashankara joshi
16	NAGAVENI B
17	RANJITHA J R
18	VIJAYALAKSHMI B H
19	KARIYAMMA C	Dr. Basavaraj B
20	KOTI T
21	KYARAKATTE MANJAMMA
22	SHILPA S SARAGANACHARI
23	HEMANNA KAMMAJJI	Dr. Mahanthesh Patil
24	KUMARA P O
25	MARUTHI G
26	THIPPESWAMY M R
27	HARISHA R	Dr. Shantharaju H.V.
28	MASANAGI CHANDANA
29	PARASHURAMA H K
30	RAMKUMAR S

4. Awards / prizes won by faculty / students :

Shantharaju H.V. : Yuva Sanshodhaka Award, 2018-2019
Vishwanath H. : Corona Warriors Award, 2019-2020
Vishwanath H. : Samaja Sevaratna State Award 2019-20
Mallikarjuna K : Best Research Publication Award, 2020-2021
Vishwanath H. : Dr.Baba Saheb Rashtriya Prashasti 2020-21
Vishwanath H. : Rashtrapitha Mahatma Gandhi Sadbhavan Santhi Prashasti, 2020-2021
Vishwanath H. : Rashtrapitha Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award, 2020-2021

Dr.Vishwanath H. : Sujnyana Nidhi Award, 2020-2021

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