DEPARTEMENT OF BODO
Establishment: 2002-08-11
Intake Capacity: 40

Courses Offered

Higher Secondary (MIL & Advance Bodo)

Total No. of Teaching Faculty: 3
Total No. of Classrooms with size in sq. meter: 06
Total No. of Laboratories with size in sq. meter: 00
No. of ICT Equipments Available: 2
No. of Books in College Library: 603
No. of Books in Departmental Library: 640
Teaching Plan for All Courses

INTRODUCTION

The Department was opened in 2002 in order to cater to the needs of the students who are interested in Bodo language subject. Initially it was a single-faculty Department and Dr. Dipali Kherkatary is the founder teacher who managed the MIL, FML and Elective classes. Now with the strength of three faculty members the Department covers Honours Course, AECC (Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course), GE (Generic Elective), DSE (Discipline Specific Elective), SEC (Skill Enhancement Course) in under-graduate level following the CBCS course granted by the concerned university. Besides, MIL (Bodo) and Advance Bodo subjects are also taught to the students in Higher Secondary level by the Department. All the teachers are qualified with UGC norms having Doctorate Degree from UGC recognized universities. Since its inception the Department has been involving with the Bodo Students Literary Association (BSLA) which was formed in 1991 and working with active co-operation with the Association for the literary development of the language. The Literary Association has completed its 25 years in the month of September, 2015 and celebrated the glorious Silver Jubilee successfully through various programmes. The most remarkable success of the celebration lies on the tri-lingual souvenir titled RWNSWNDRI brought out by reception committee of the Silver Jubilee Celebration which includes write-ups from a number of renowned scholars from different parts of Assam.

VISION

The Bodo Department keeps keen interest in promoting social integration and mutual respect among the groups of people to make the world better place for living. The visions of the Departments are-
I. Graduated students are always encouraged to take part in the activities of social reformation for the well being of families, societies and nation as well.

II. Many incidents like killing, torturing, threatening, murder, etc. are taking place time to time because of the superstition belief prevailing in the society especially in tribal societies. The Department sets vision to eradicate such malpractices from the society by giving adequate knowledge of scientific thought to the students so that in future such incidents never take place again in society at all.

III. Due to lack of proper education many youths are driven by anti-social forces. That is why, the Department is determined to lower the involvement of youths in anti-social activities by tackling anti-social forces through various measures and initiatives.

IV. Efforts are made by the Department to make students self-reliable boosting their confidence level through various programmes held in and outside the Department throughout a year.

V. Students are always encouraged to become socially responsible citizen who always will respect social and democratic values for creating congenial environment among the heterogeneous group of people of the country.

MISSION

The following aspects are set in target to accomplish the mission of the Bodo Department.
I. To make the students acquainted with the world literature (both eastern and western) and inspire them to play key role in introducing Bodo language and literatures to the world in reverse through their literary creations.

II. To produce good human beings imparting qualitative education to students.

III. To make students fit and competent in challenging world.

IV. To develop creative ideas in students encouraging their artistic mind towards the culture and literatures.

V. To develop reading and writing culture among the students creating environment through various literary activities arranged in the Department.

VI. To make students hardworking, responsible, devoted and dedicated to their work.

VII. To develop social engineering skills in students so that they can be helpful in solving various social problems and drawbacks taking place in the society.

PROGRAMME OUTCOME

Programme Outcome:

Good leadership with positive thought

Responsible citizen with sense of brotherhood



Development of Communication skill

All-round development of students

Personality Development

Research oriented

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

I. Become knowledgeable on the subject (especially in the field of language, literature and culture of Bodos)

II. Get acquainted with the linguistic and cultural identity and ethnic background of Indigenous people of the state of Assam.

III. Knows the basic linguistic rules of applied grammar for studying structural features of any language of the world.

IV. Various linguistic elements and components (from particles to non-particles and affixes to bound bases) are introduced to the students giving adequate knowledge of linguistic analysis so that students can give theoretical judgment on any domain of language study as well.

COURSE SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

BOD-HC-1016: (History of Bodo Literature)
The title of this paper is History of Bodo Literature (early period). This paper explains about the early history of Bodo literature (inception to 1952) including contribution of Christian missionary to the Bodo literature. This paper will help students know about the literary background and understand the socio-cultural scenario of Bodos of early period.
BOD-HC-1026 (Literary Criticism)
The title of this paper is Literary Criticism (Western). This paper provides conceptual understanding of the literary criticism to students. In this paper different theories of literary criticism are well discussed. After the completion of this paper students will be able to give theoretical judgment on any literary topic by applying the theoretical methods and techniques of literary criticism.

BOD-AE-1014 (Communicative Bodo)
Students will come to know about the practical application of Bodo language in different perspective. Students will acquire the ability to compose text in Bodo, including essays, letters, and reports demonstrating appropriate style and structure.

BOD-HG-1016 (Textual Analysis of Bodo Drama)
By studying this paper students will be able to know about the background of Bodo Drama. It will help students understand the Bodo dramatic texts, including themes, characters, plot structures and cultural contexts.

BOD-HC-2016: History of Bodo Literature (Modern Period, 1952 to 2015)
Since the Bodo Sahitya Sabha came into existence in 1952, Bodo literature evolved as a dynamic and vibrant cultural expression, reflecting the experiences, aspirations, and struggle of Bodo People. This period is very crucial moment in the history of Bodo literature. Through this paper student will come to know about the new trends and developments of Bodo literature.

BOD-HC-2026: Literary Criticism (Eastern)
In this paper students will learn about the various elements of eastern literary criticism. They will come to know about the use of Rasa, Alankara and Chondo with special reference to Bodo Literature.

BOD-HG-2016: (Non-Fictional Prose in Bodo)
This paper is about the non-fictional prose in Bodo literature. Students can come to know about the changes coming in Bodo non-fictional prose from early to modern period.
BOD-HC-3016 (Introduction to Language and Linguistics)
This paper provides knowledge of general linguistics to the students. Through this paper students will get acquainted with the various linguistic elements. After completing this paper they will be able to give theoretical judgment from linguistic point of view on any topic while they study.

BOD-HC-3026: Bodo Poetry (Early Period)
This paper will make students learn about the Bodo Poetry of different ideas. In fact student will be acquainted with the trend of Bodo Poetry of early period up to 1952 since inception.

BOD-HC-3036 (Introduction to Culture)
In this paper student will learn about the concept, characteristics of culture, relation between folklore and society along with the concept of assimilation, diffusion, acculturation of culture.

BOD-SE-3014 (Translation Studies)
Student will come to know about the theory, concept and types of translation. They also will learn about the translation of Advertisement from Print media and Electronic Media in this paper.

BOD-HC-3016 (Bodo Drama)
This paper will give insights to Bodo drama especially in regard to origin and development drama in Bodo literature. Besides, student will come to know about the influence of Assamese and Bangla Drama on Bodo literature in early period of Bodo literature.

BOD-HC-4016: Modern Bodo Poetry (From 1952 to 2015)
After the inception of Bodo Sahitya Sabha in 1952 the Bodo literature begins to start its new era. Many poets started to write poem using new symbols and techniques. Students will come to know about the new trend of Bodo Poetry from 1952 to 2015 in this paper.

BOD-HC-4026 (Bodo Language)
This paper deals with the applied grammar of the Bodo language. Students will come to know about the linguistic characteristics and structure of the language. They also will come to know about the origin, concentration and development (present status) of the Bodo language through this paper.

BOD-HC-4036 (Bodo Culture)
In this paper students will gain knowledge about the cultural elements of the Bodo folk society. Folk culture of the Bodo language from traditionalism to prospect of continuity, food habits to material culture, customs to fairs and festivals all these aspects are taught to students in this paper.

BOD-SE-4014 (Manuscript Preparation)
This paper is theoretical approach to manuscript preparation. Through this paper students learn editing skill (theory) including proof reading and symbols used in proof reading.

BOD-4016 (Bodo Fiction)
A few selected social short stories and novels of Bodo literature are taught to students through this paper. Characterization and social picture depicted in the short stories and novels to be discussed in the paper will give close outlook about socio-political scenario to students and help them to understand the Bodo society from practical view point.

BOD-HC-5016 (Manoranjan Lahary)
Manoranjan Lahary was one of the prominent litterateurs of the Bodos. He was writer with versatile talents. He contributed a lot to Bodo literature by writing prose, dramas, novels, short stories and poems. This paper deals with the life and works of renowned personality Manoranjan Lahary.

BOD-HC-5026 (Structure of Bodo Language)
This paper deals with the linguistic structure of Bodo language covering phonological domain. After completing this paper students will come to know about the structure of morphology, syntax and vocabulary of Bodo language. In fact, students will be able to apply linguistic rules in studying any aspects of the language.

BOD-HE- 5016 (Bodo Folk Literature)
This paper discusses about the Bodo folk literature. Students will come to know about the different genres of Bodo folk literature.

BOD-HE-5026 (Dialects of Bodo Language)
This paper is about dialectology. Students will come to know about the dialects and importance of dialect and dialectology. This paper also discusses linguistic variation in Bodo dialects and dialectical forms used in Bodo literature.

BOD-HC-6016 (Contribution of women writers in Bodo literature)
This paper is about the women literature. Students will come to know about the contribution of women writers in different genres of Bodo literature.

BOD-HC-6026 (Cognate Language of the Bodo)
In this paper students will come to know about the languages of Bodo Group (Boro, Garo, Rabha, Dimasa, Kokborok, Deori, etc.). They also will come to know about lineal language family tree along with the common linguistic characteristics thereof.

BOD-HE- 6016 (Life Writing in Bodo)
This paper introduces to different genres of life writing comprising of biography and travel work. Students will gain knowledge about writing techniques (style and structure) of life writing.

BOD-HE-6026 (Dissertation Writing)
In this paper students are suggested to prepare a dissertation of 50 pages on the topic given by the Department. Before preparation of dissertation students are taught research methods and techniques by the teachers of the department so that their dissertation can meet minimum norms of research. This paper not only intends to make students focused on concerned topic from practical point of view but also to develop presentation skill as well.

MECHANISM FOR CONTINUOUS INTERNAL EVALUATION(CIE)

The Department according to its capacity has made all the possible efforts to fulfill academic quest of the students. As the institution is affiliated to the Gauhati University the Bodo Department by default has to follow the evaluation system of Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) adopted by the University. The academic evaluation of the Choice Based Credit System is designed with the pattern of 100 (20+80) marks. 20 (Twenty marks) is for internal assessment and 80 (Eighty) is for Semester End Examination. The various parameters included in the framework of evaluation system of the Department are- Internal Assessment (Home Assignment, Group Discussion, and Attendance of Students), Sessional Examination (conducted twice throughout a semester), Semester End Examination, Dissertation and Viva-voce. Dissertation consists of 80 marks and viva-voce carries 20 marks. As per the academic guideline outlined by the university dissertation needs to be prepared in 50 pages by using research methods and techniques. In this regard, a course-work programme is arranged for teaching research methodologies to the students in the Department so that dissertation prepared by the students can at least meet minimum standard of research norms. Viva-voce is to be taken in front of one external of concerned subject who is managed from other colleges. Thereafter, students are required to submit dissertation as a result of research work to the Department for the partial fulfillment of their Bachelor Degree.
Apart from the evaluative parameters mentioned above various measures and initiatives beyond academic guideline are also taken by the Department in order to make the evaluation process more effective for the students. The extra measures adopted by the Department for the beneficial of the students include- MCQ based Test, Class test, oral test, paper wise unit by unit course revision test, etc.