M. Phil courses are offered in various disciplines in numerous national and international universities and colleges. The category of the course which includes languages as the main subject is rarely taken up by students because they are not aware of the results. An example of this course is the M. Phil in Kannada which is the vernacular of Karnataka. This course won’t only teach you the in depth nuances of the language but will also make you completely aware of each stage of its development. This gradual process of learning will make you aware regarding the history, culture, art, literature and every aspect of Kannada society and that is why the subjects covered are sociology of linguistics, literature, poetics and stylistics, advanced form of modern as well as classical theories of Kannada literature, medieval and modern literature of various types. Kannada, which is a unit of Dravidian language, is very similar to Telugu script, aesthetics and mythology, comparative literature, folk literature, drama and theater and other linked subjects. The constant pressure of projects and seminars will help you master the subject completely.  

Eligibility Criteria

The applicants must have passed their graduation with a minimum aggregate of 55% from any reputed university in any known and popular stream. The final year students aspiring to apply for this course are also allowed but before joining the classes they should have their final graduation mark sheets with them. An important criterion is age which should be at least 22 years for every applicant.

Course Outlook

The distance learning programs offered by certain universities help the students to carry on with their studies even sitting at home. The students joining part time course will get their degree after two years. For the regular candidates the course is of one year duration which is broken down in two parts of six months each.

Job Prospects

The employment opportunities are too many for the passing out candidates with only bar being a minimum score of 50% in aggregate to apply for a job. The scope of employment is in the fields education like readers, professors and lecturers in varied universities, both government and non-government colleges in India and media both print and digital.

Best Places to Pursue.

1. Maharaja’s College Mysore, University of Mysore, Karnataka.

2. Gulbarga University, Karnataka