Department of Kannada

Kannada has been the second language in the curriculum ever since the inception of St. Agnes College. The department has etched for itself a place of pride owing to the contributions of both the staff and students of  Kannada over the years. The renowned poet and writer Kadengodlu Shankar Bhat who was a staff member for some time brought name and fame to the department. Prof. Gopalkrishna Paleppady too earned fame as a writer even as he was getting rooted as a teacher. The history of the department shows that from being a one- man department it has grown with a faculty strength of six.

Kannada as an optional subject was introduced in the year 1990. Most students have secured first classes and distinctions. In the year 1998 two of the students secured ranks in the university examinations. The Kannada Association plays an active role with inter-disciplinary programmes collaborating with the Eastern Music and Dramatics Association. Students are trained to take part in the All India Radio programmes. The members of the staff contribute often to the A.I.R and television programmes. One of the members also participated in the Dasara Poets Meet, Mysore.

The department conducts On-the-spot Story Writing , Poetry Writing, Bhavageetha, Literary Quiz, Debate and Essay Writing competitions.

The students are given opportunities to improve their knowledge and skills in Kannada through literary assignments, additional reading, participating in discussions. They are given opportunities to participate in inter-collegiate competitions.

It is heartening to note that though Mangalore is a multi-lingual area,the students take interest in the study of Kannada. We take pride in the fact that Kannada is both an official and regional language of our area and our endeavour has been to maintain a fine balance between the functional and literary aspects of the language.

 

Department Profile
1. Name of the Department

Kannada
2. Year of Establishment

1924

3. Courses / Programmes and subject combinations offered

B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, BBM, BCA, BSW
4.Number of Teaching posts sanctioned and filled

2 Sanctioned

2 Filled
5. Number of Administrative Staff Nil
6. Number of Technical Staff Nil
7. Number of Students (Women)

I BA - 47

I BSC - 38

I BCOM - 94

I BBM - 24

I BCA - 11

II BA - 48

II BSC - 56

II BCOM - 101
8. Ratio of Teacher to students 2:209
9. Ratio of to Teachers to Research scholars Nil

10. Number of research scholars who have obtained their master’s degree from other institutions

 Nil

11. Number of teachers in academic bodies of other Autonomous Colleges and Universities

 01

12. Latest revision of the curriculum (year)

 2011
13. Number of students passed in NET/SLET etc. (last 5 years) Nil
14. Success Rate of students 99%
15. Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) Not Applicable for Kannada
16. Awards and recognition received by faculty (last 5 years) Nil

17. Faculty who have Attended Natl./Intl. Seminars (last 5 years)

 Nil
18. Number of national/ international seminars organized (Last 5 years) Nil
19. Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated

Dr. Bhoomi Gowda

· Programme officer for N.S.S.

· Member of BOS Kannada-Kannur University,Kerala

· Expert to offer suggestions to organize Komu Sowhardha programmes at Mangalore and other places.

· Expert to offer suggestions to improve the KUVEMPU TRUST at Kuppalli, Shimoga District

· Member of advisory committee for ALVAS NUDISIRI 2009.
20. Number of Ongoing projects and their total outlay Nil
21. Research projects completed during last five years & their Outlay Nil
22. Number of inventions and patents Nil
23. Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last five years Nil
24. Publications by faculty (last 5 years)

Dr. Sampoornanandha

  • ‘Sammishritha Suthra Siddhantha’, Udayavani, 24-12-2006
  • ‘Muchchi Ageyuva Marga Meemaamse’, Udayavani, 18-2-2006
  • ‘Sudharana Suthra Vanchaka’, Udayavani, 8-4-2006
  • ‘Adiprasa’, Udayavani, 10-3-2006
  • ‘Prasanga Padyagalige Adiprasa Anivaryave?’, Udayavani, 13-12-2006
  • ‘Kureshi Tarabethi’, Varshika Visheshanka, Kundaprabha, 2006
  • ‘Uppittopakhyana’, Tushara, Monthly, July 2006
  • ‘Nanu Kondanthe Dhaneshwara’, Yaksha Deepika, Dhaneshwara Facilitation Issue
  • ‘Kureshi Tharabethi Shibiragalu,’ Kundaprabha Weekly, Special Issue, 2006
  • ‘Vidyeyinda Kolethu Hodaddu’, Janaprathinidhi Special Issue, 2006

Dr. Bhoomi Gowda

  • ‘Antharjathi/Matheeya Vivahagalu’, Sudha Weekly, 14th Sept. 2006
  • ‘Avibhaktaru – Ondu Avalokana’, K.T. Gatti Abhinandana Grantha, 2006 (Published by Kannada Sangha, Puttur)
  • ‘Avibhaktharu – Kadambariya Vimarshe’ – 2007, Published in a Text Book of Mangalore University
  • ‘Sara Avara Vaicharika Sahithya’ – An article published in Chandragiri, Publisher – Sirivara Prakashana, Bangalore 2009
  • Sarabhinandana – Sub Editor, Chandragiri Book, 2009
  • Nudi Honalu – Publisher – Karnataka Sangha, Mandya 2010
  • ‘Dalitha Sahithya Kelavu Tippanigalu’ – 2006. Hosatu Pathrike Special Issue, Bangalore
25. Average citation index and impact factor of publications Nil
26. Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 700
27. Number of Journals/Periodicals in the departmental library 2
28. Number of Computers 01
29. Annual Budget (excluding salary) Nil

Future Plans:

  • A Certificate Course in 'Kannada' for non - kannadiga students.(Foundation Course).

  • Training Programme 'Kannada Bavageetha'.

  • To take up a Project on the Study of 'Regional Culture'.

  • To publish a book of student articles.

Departmental Activities for the year (2011-2012):

  • Training Programme for singing ‘Kannada Bhavageetha’.

  •  Kanakadasa Sahithya Chinthana Quiz

  • Kanaka Keerthana Gayana competition

  • Quiz on Kannada Literature, Chitra Kavana & Chitra Chintana in the month of August.

  • Bhavagitha and Mono-Act Competitions in the month of September/November.

  • Workshop on women’s rights by Kannada Sangha in collaboration with BreakThrough NGO

Staff Members:

1. Dr. Sampurnananda M.A., PhD.
2. Dr. Bhoomi Gowda M.A., PhD.
3. Ms. Shwetha M.A.

 

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