About the Department

This department came into existence in 2021.

Courses:

(i) B.A Honours & Program Course in Santali(CBCS Semester System)
B.A. Santali Honours Semester System(CBCS) Course in Santali will Comprise six semesters, first year will be 1st and 2nd semester, second year will be 3rd and 4th semester and final year will be 5th & 6th semester.

(ii) 4 Year Under Graduate in Santali as per NEP 2020 with effect from 2023:

Basic Features :

Undergraduate degree programmes of either 3 or 4-year duration, with multiple entry and exit points and reentry options, with appropriate certifications such as:

1. UG certificate after completing 1 year (2 semesters with 40 Credits + 1 Summer course of 4 credits) of study.
2. UG diploma after 2 years (4 semesters with 80 Credits + 1 Summer course of 4 credits) of study.
3. Bachelor’s degree after a 3-year (6 semesters with 120 credits) programme of study.
4. 4-year bachelor’s degree (Honours) after eight semesters (with 170 Credits) programme of study.
5. 4-year bachelor’s degree (Honours with Research) if the student completes a rigorous research project (of 12 Credits) in their major area(s) of study in the 8th semester

Note : The eligibility condition of doing the UG degree (Honours with Research) is-minimum 75% marks to be obtained in the first six semesters.

1. The students can make an exit after securing UG Certificate/ UG Diploma and are allowed to re-enter the degree programme within three years and complete the degree programme within the stipulated maximum period of seven years.

Eligibility: As per Govt. rule.

Intake capacity : 60

Thrust area in teaching and research of the department:

The thrust areas in teaching and research of the Department of Santali at Murshidabad University would likely align with the expertise of its faculty, the university's resources, and the academic priorities of the department.

Teaching support :

1. Language Proficiency : Emphasizing the development of proficiency in Santali language skills including reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension. This involves structured coursework focusing on grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
2. Textual Studies : Offering courses that delve into the study and analysis of Santali texts across various genres including poetry, drama, prose, and religious scriptures. Students may explore key works of Santali literature and engage in close textual analysis.
3. Literary Appreciation : Providing opportunities for students to appreciate the richness and diversity of Santali literature through the study of major literary works, understanding literary conventions, styles, themes, and historical contexts.
4. Cultural Context : Integrating the study of Santali literature and language with broader cultural and historical contexts, enabling students to understand the socio-cultural milieu in which Santali texts were produced and circulated.
5. Interdisciplinary Approach : Encouraging interdisciplinary approaches by connecting Santali studies with other disciplines such as history, linguistics, comparative literature, religious studies, and Indology. This helps students develop a holistic understanding of Santali civilization and its contributions to world culture.
6. Practical Applications : Highlighting practical applications of Santali language skills in contemporary contexts, such as translations, research, academic writing, and contributions to cultural preservation and dissemination.
7. Research Skills : Cultivating research skills among students through training in methodologies of Santali scholarship, critical thinking, textual analysis, and scholarly writing. This may involve engaging students in research projects, seminars, and dissertation work.
8. Pedagogical Methods : Exploring innovative pedagogical methods and technologies to enhance the teaching and learning of Santali , including the use of multimedia resources, online learning platforms, and interactive instructional strategies.
9. Experiential Learning : Providing opportunities for experiential learning through field trips, cultural immersion programs, internships, and collaborative projects with scholars, institutions, and communities engaged in Santali studies.
10. Outreach and Community Engagement : Engaging with local communities, schools, and educational institutions to promote Santali learning and appreciation through workshops, seminars, public lectures, and outreach programs.

Research support :

1. Textual Criticism and Edition : Conducting critical editions of classical Santali texts, including manuscripts and rare editions. This involves collation, emendation, and annotation of texts to establish authentic versions and elucidate textual variants.
2. Literary Analysis and Interpretation : Exploring thematic, stylistic, and structural aspects of Santali literature across genres such as epic poetry, drama, lyric poetry, narrative literature, and philosophical treatises. This involves close reading, hermeneutics, and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding literary works.
3. Historical and Cultural Studies : Investigating the socio-political, religious, and cultural contexts of Santali texts and traditions, including their historical development, transmission, reception, and impact on society. This may involve interdisciplinary research drawing upon archaeology, anthropology, history, and cultural studies.
4. Linguistic Studies : Learn the basic of linguistic knowledge through historical study of Santali language. Prepare the students with exceptional skills of problem solving, communication and leadership skills. Facilitate overall understanding of the requirements of the subjects. Prepare the students to provide professional solutions to real time problems. Student learn about Austric Language group, about Austric life style and culture
5. Santali Grammar and Linguistic Theory : Investigating Santali grammatical works and linguistic theories, including the analysis of derivational morphology, syntactic structures, and linguistic universals.
6. Digital Humanities and Computational Santali Studies : Leveraging digital tools, databases, and computational methods for S a n t a l i research, including text encoding, corpus linguistics, natural language processing, and machine learning applications.
7. Translation and Transcription Studies : Examining the theory and practice of Santali translation and transcription, including issues of fidelity, creativity, adaptation, and cultural mediation in rendering Santali texts into other languages or media.
8. Pedagogy and Education : Providing higher education institutions an important point of reference for designing teaching-learning strategies, assessing student learning levels, and periodic review of programmes and academic standards for Santali Literature (Honours) with shift from domain knowledge to processes of realising the outcomes, investigating innovative pedagogical approaches, curriculum development, and assessment methods for teaching Santali language, literature, and culture in academic and non-academic settings.
9. By prioritizing these thrust areas in research, the Department of Santali at Murshidabad University can make significant contributions to scholarship, promote interdisciplinary dialogue, and foster a deeper understanding of Santali language, literature, and culture.

Major activities:

1. Teaching Santali Language and Literature : The department offers courses at undergraduate levels covering various aspects of Santali language, literature and grammar.
2. Research : In near future Faculty members and students will engage in research activities focused on Santali texts, linguistics, literary criticism, historical analysis, or any other relevant area within Santali studies. This research could lead to publications in academic journals or presentations at conferences.

Additional information:

Vision:

1. Empowering our students to fulfill their academic and professional passions in a University that is diverse, welcoming, and inclusive for all students, faculty, and staff.
2. Strengthening support for a dynamic faculty dedicated to teaching, mentoring and research.

Mission:

The primary purpose of the Department of Santali is to provide a learning environment in which faculty, staff and students can discover, examine critically, preserve and transmit the knowledge, wisdom and values that will help ensure the survival of this and future generations and improve the quality of life for all.

Program educational objectives:

Objective of B.A.(Hons) in Santali program :

To provide a foundation of

1. Language
2. Linguistics
3. Literature
4. Grammar
5. Translation
6. Academician
7. Administrative

The main objectives of this department are:

1. To save Santali language from obliteration.
2. To educate young minds about the Santali culture and literature.
3. To delve deep into the history of Santali language.
4. To strengthen the roots of Santali tradition through literature.
5. To make students familiar with the unique structure of Santali Grammar.
6. To study and comprehend the sui generis of Santali literature.
7. To acquire knowledge of the syncretism/ amalgamation/merging of the Santali language and Santali culture.
8. The course will help the students to understand characteristics of Santali language in grammatical terms.
9. The course will give the students a basic concept of Ol Chiki script in terms of reading and writing.
10. The course will teach our students how to speak Santali language with accurate pronunciation.
11. At the end of the course the students will be able to have a basic knowledge of Santali language.

Program outcomes

The programme learning outcomes relating to BA (Hons) degree programme in Santali :

1. demonstrate a set of basic skills in literary communication and explication of literary practices and process with clarity
2. demonstrate a coherent and systematic knowledge of the field of Santali literature and Bhasha literatures in Santali showing an understanding of current theoretical and literary developments in relation to the specific field of Santali studies.
3. display an ability to read and understand various literary genres and stylistic variations and write critically
4. cultivate ability to look at and evaluate literary texts as a field of study and as part of the wider network of local and global culture
5. demonstrate a critical aptitude and reflexive thinking to systematically analyze the existing scholarship and expand critical questions and the knowledge base in the field of Santali studies using digital resources.
6. display knowledge to cultivate a better understanding of values – both literary values that aide us in literary judgment and also values of life at all stages; apply appropriate methodologies for the development of the creative and analytical faculties of students, their overall development of writing, including imaginative writing
7. recognize employability options in Santali studies programme as part of skill development and as career avenues open to graduates in today’s global world such as professional writing, translation, teaching Santali at different levels, mass media, journalism, aviation communication and personality development
8. channelize the interests of the students and analytical reasoning in a better way and make more meaningful choices regarding career after completion of graduate programme
9. to enable students to develop an awareness of the linguistic-cultural richness of India as an important outcome of Santal literary studies in India.
10. This programme will enable to have a comprehensive understanding of the history of Santali literature, its socio-political background, important movements, genres and authors, concepts and practices of literary studies, and basic skill for research writing. It is expected that the course will form the knowledge and skill-base for the students to take up various teaching assignments and pursue further research in the field.

Programme Career Opportunities :

This programme Career Opportunities are Teaching Position in Universities, Colleges Schools and Professional Writing positions in government Organization. Position in profession requiring creative/ analytical/ linguistic skill and also Pursue M.A/ M.phil/ Ph.D. Programmes

1. It is a new Subject or new service gaining.
2. Though this Santali Subject candidates may apply State level Service Commission
3. Examinations. Such as- W.B.C.S.C, W.B.P.S.C, & etc.
4. Through this Santali Subject Candidates also may apply in National level Service Commission Examinations. Such as- U.P.S.C (I.A.S.,/I.F.S./I.P.S./I.R.S./etc.)
5. After Completion of B.A. in Santali Candidates may able to appear Higher study.
6. Qualified Candidate may apply any services within Govt. of India, State Govt., Semi Govt. & others private jobs.
7. Santali Subject has an oldest language quality to learn in many ways.
8. U.G qualified candidate may able to teach the Santali Subject other people in formal non formal education policies.
9. After completion o U.G. study and additional training in Santali Candidates may eligible to teaching Services.
10. Santali qualified person may be the Santali Subject Expert and Subject resource person.
11. Santali in an old language quality so it may be learn by all.