BA Honours in Tamil and Tamil Language Teaching

𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 – 𝐁𝐀(𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐬) 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥 & 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞

The Faculty of the Humanities and Social Sciences offers the BA(Hons) in Tamil & Tamil Language Teaching Programme for those who wish to follow a degree to fulfill career dreams. This programme is meant for those who wish to enhance their understanding and appreciation of the Tamil Language and its Literature.

This programme is meant for those who wish to enhance their understanding and appreciation of the Tamil Language and its Literature. It is of special relevance to:

• Teachers who are currently employed in state/private primary, secondary and higher education institutions who wish to upgrade their qualifications and are involved in continuous professional development
• Those who wish to enter the field of teaching Tamil as a First Language
• Those who wish to enter the field of teaching Tamil as a Second Language
• Those who wish to gain ahonours degree qualification in Tamil and Tamil Language Teaching from a recognized institution

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Obtained a minimum of three passes at the G.C.E (A/L) examination with Tamil as a subject or an equivalent qualification, or
• Obtained a minimum of three passes at the G.C.E (A/L) in the Tamil medium with at least a ‘B’ grade in Tamil and Tamil Literature at the G.C.E (O/L) or equivalent examination, or
• Successfully completed the National Diploma in Teaching ( Tamil Language ) from National Colleges of Education, or
• Any other equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate of the OUSL.