About Department
The department of Tulu Language and Translation studies was established in the
year 2007. The Department is purely research oriented and it offers
M.Phil/Ph.D, certificate and diploma course. The Department is one of the
five major Dravidian language departments and it aims at fulfilling the
endeavors of the University.
Objectives
- To plan and develop suitable teaching programmes in Tulu for Indians and foreigners.
- To teach Tulu at various levels.
- To conduct research programs leading to the award of M.Phil and Ph.D. in Tulu.
- To undertake research projects on Tulu Language, Culture and literature.
- To produce course materials such as syllabus, teacher guidelines, learning and teaching materials.
- To undertake translations from Tulu to other Dravidian Languages and from other Dravidian Languages to Tulu.
Prof. B.S. Shiva Kumar
M.A., Ph.D.
Professor & Head of the Department & Dean
Comparative Study and Translations
9441130816
shivabharany@yahoo.co.in