KUPPAM • ANDHRA PRADESH • ESTD. 1997

Established in 1997 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh with the support of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala, Dravidian University is dedicated to the integrated development of Dravidian languages, literature, culture, folklore, history and tribal studies. Located at the tri-junction of three states, it serves as a beacon of higher education in this region.

Srinivasa Vanam, Kuppam – 517426,
Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India

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Department of Kannada
About Department

The Department was established in November 2005. At present it has two Professors and one Associate Professor. The Department is offering P.G. (M.A. Kannada), Ph.D. programmes. The Department of Kannada Language and Translation Studies is the only one full-fledged Department which exists in Andhra Pradesh and also outside Karnataka.

The Department of Kannada Language and Translation Studies wants to achieve excellence both in teaching and research. It is the cherished goal of the Department to break new grounds by designing innovative techniques in teaching and research which are hardly attempted elsewhere, as most of the students joining the courses come from rural backgrounds and regional medium.

The uniqueness of this University is upheld by the Kannada Language and Translation Studies through its teaching and research programmes as well as publication works. The M.A. and Ph.D. programmes of this Department have Dravidian cultural content for which special core courses are being prepared.

Kannada study is no longer limited to traditional approaches. The curriculum includes Classical Literature, Prosody, Grammar, Indian and Western Poetics, Folklore, Dravidian Linguistics, Tribal Studies, Theatre, Textual Criticism, Literary Criticism, Epigraphy, Religion, Linguistics, Manuscriptology, Translation Studies, Dravidian Philosophy, Dravidian Literature, Dravidian Culture, Research Methodology, Cultural Studies, Women Studies, Area Studies, Ethnic Studies, Postmodernism and more.

The Department provides comparative perspectives of learning by juxtaposing, comparing and contrasting literatures across cultures and languages so that students are prepared for the present competitive world.

One of the main objectives of the Department is to orient students towards regional and local cultures by incorporating Dravidian writing in translations without affecting the conventional canon.

The Department encourages translation of Indian texts into other languages and regularly undertakes translation work with well-defined aims to reach wider audiences.

In consonance with the objectives of Dravidian University, the Department undertakes the responsibility of translation and publication of canonical Dravidian texts into Kannada and Kannada texts into other Dravidian languages.

Prof. Jayalalitha
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Prof. Jayalalitha

Professor & Head

  • Qualifications: M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D.
  • Specialization: Literary/Cultural Theory, Postmodernism and Post-Colonialism
  • Phone: 09959369473
  • Email: lalitha_manasa@yahoo.com
Vision & Mission

Vision

Contextualizing Kannada language and literature in relation to other Dravidian languages is the motivating force of the Department. Through translation and cross-cultural studies, the Department underscores the commonalities of the South Indian languages and literature.

Mission

The Department endeavours to enrich Kannada Studies in the background of Dravidology with an emphasis on comparative perspective. Exploring the unexplored, either in the field of literature or translation, is the guiding spirit of the Department.

Faculty
Prof. K. Sharada
Prof. K. Sharada
M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D.
  • Professor
  • Old Kannada Literature, Epigraphy, Jainism, Kannada Culture, Translation Studies
  • 9441209548 / 09494828758
  • sharada.kannada@yahoo.com
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Prof. Jayalalitha
Prof. Jayalalitha
M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D.
  • Professor & Head
  • Folklore, Comparative Studies, Translation, Prosody, Medieval Kannada Literature
  • 09959369473
  • lalitha_manasa@yahoo.com
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Dr. M. S. Durga Praveena
Dr. M. S. Durga Praveena
M.A., Ph.D.
  • Associate Professor
  • Modern Kannada Literature, Popular Literature, Translation Studies, Tulu Studies
  • 09441997639
  • durgapraveenms@gmail.com
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S.No Name of the staff Designation
1 S. Mani Megala Junior Assistant
2 G. Gopinath Attender
Programmes Offered

Programmes

Name of the Programme Intake Download Syllabus
M.A 30 Download
Ph. D – Download
Board Of Studies
Curriculum for UG Kannada Programme, One year MA Kannada Programme, Two Year MA Kannada and Ph.D Programme based on the recommendations of NEP 2022 and NHEQF Guidelines 2023 (w.e.f. 2023–2024 onwards)
List Of Board Of Studies
Prof. K. Sharada
Prof. K. Sharada
Chairperson, Board Of Studies
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S. No BOS Conducted Board of Studies Chairperson Minutes & Syllabus
1 24.10.2016 Dr. K. Sharada Download
2 17.12.2016 Dr. K. Sharada Download
3 11.11.2019 Dr. K. Sharada Download
4 03.08.2023 Dr. K. Sharada Download
Research Aspects
S.No Faculty National Papers International Papers Books (National) Books (International)
1 Prof. K. Sharada 104 - 26 -
2 Prof. Jayalalitha 19 6 18 -
3 Dr. M. S. Durga Praveena 25 6 14 -
S.No Faculty Project Title Funding Agency Amount
1 Prof. K. Sharada Principal Investigator – UGC Major Research Project:
A Historical Study of Jaina Sanghas in Karnataka
Status: Completed 		UGC, New Delhi ₹5,65,000
2 Prof. K. Sharada Translation of Telugu classical work “Potana Bhagavatham” into Kannada (8 volumes)
Period: 13.08.2012 – 2014
Status: Completed 		Yogi Narayan Study Centre, Bangalore ₹1,00,000
3 Prof. K. Sharada Translation of Telugu classic text “Nannayya Bharatham” into Kannada
Started: 16.11.2012
Status: Ongoing 		Kannada & Culture Dept., Govt. of Karnataka ₹2,50,000
4 Prof. K. Sharada Translated novels from Telugu ↔ Kannada (Post-Independence Survey)
Started: 01.06.2024
Status: Ongoing 		RUSA, Acharya Nagarjuna University ₹3,00,000
5 Prof. Jayalalitha Selected Vachanas – Translation into Tamil
Period: 2012 – 2013
Status: Completed & Published 		Basava Samithi, Bangalore ₹30,000
6 Prof. Jayalalitha Tolkapiyam – Translation into Kannada
Period: 2009 – 2011
Status: Completed 		CICT, Chennai ₹2,50,000
7 Prof. Jayalalitha Dictionary of Sangam Age Poets
Started: 16.11.2012
Duration: 2 Years
Status: Ongoing 		Kannada Maththu Samskruthi Ilakhe, Govt. of Karnataka ₹2,50,000
8 Prof. Jayalalitha Translation of “Kuyil Paattu – Oru Mathipeedu” into Kannada
Period: 2021 – 2022
Status: Completed & Published 		Na Subbu Reddiar 100 Educational Trust, Chennai ₹20,000
9 Prof. Jayalalitha Shambala (Translation)
Period: 2020 – 2021
Status: Completed & Published 		MNM Foundation ₹40,000
10 Prof. Jayalalitha Arunthathiyar – Life History
Period: 2020 – 2022
Status: Ongoing 		Babu Jagajeevan Ram Peeta, Mysore ₹75,000
11 Dr. M. S. Durgapraveena UGC Major Research Project:
Survey of Indian Novel Genre in Kannada Periodicals (1981–2000)
Period: 01.07.2012 – 31.12.2014
Status: Completed 		UGC ₹4,51,500
12 Dr. M. S. Durgapraveena Translation of “The Devil Worship of the Tuluvas” (English → Kannada)
Started: 16.11.2012
Duration: 2 Years
Status: Ongoing 		Government of Karnataka ₹2,50,000
13 Dr. M. S. Durgapraveena Translation & editing of Tulu short stories into Kannada
Started: 2022
Status: Ongoing 		Nivedita Prakashana, Bangalore ₹10,000
14 Dr. M. S. Durgapraveena Translation of “Kuyil Paattu – Oru Mathipeedu” into Tulu
Period: 2021 – 2022
Status: Completed 		Na Subbu Reddiar 100 Educational Trust, Chennai ₹15,000
Sl.No Faculty Award Agency Year
1 Prof. K. Sharada Literary Award for Translated Book “Hariyuva Nenapugalu” Dharinaadu Kannada Sangh, Bidar 2008
2 Prof. K. Sharada Sri Lakshmi Devi Shantarasa Hemberal Award Kannada Sahithya Parishath, Bengaluru 2010
3 Prof. K. Sharada Special Award for Literary Works N.E.S College & Central Sahithya Academy 2010
4 Prof. K. Sharada Outstanding Contribution to Kannada Literature Kannada Sahithya Parishat 2011
5 Prof. K. Sharada Karavali Samskrithika Prathishtana Award Kasaragod, Kerala 2012
6 Prof. K. Sharada Best Teacher Award Government of Andhra Pradesh 2012
7 Prof. K. Sharada Vasudeva Bhupalam Datti Prasasti Karnataka Sahitya Academy 2019
8 Prof. K. Sharada Sahithya Sree Award Karnataka Sahitya Academy 2020
9 Prof. K. Sharada Urilinga Peddi Award Urilinga Peddi Literary Association 2022
10 Prof. K. Sharada Kayakajeevi Puraskara Ranga Vijaya 2022
11 Prof. K. Sharada Prof. Mallepuram Literary Award Mallepuram Samskruthika Pratistana 2023
12 Prof. Jayalalitha Bhashanthara Sodaru Award Tamil Sangam, Bangalore 2006–2007
13 Prof. Jayalalitha Nalli Disai Ettum Award Disai Ettum, Chennai 2007–2008
14 Prof. Jayalalitha Smt. Lakshmidevi Shantharasa Award KSP, Bangalore 2009–2010
15 Prof. Jayalalitha Paneer Selvam Award DLA, Dravidian University 2009–2010
16 Prof. Jayalalitha Literary Award Karavali Samskrithika Prathishtana 2012–2013
17 Prof. Jayalalitha Paneer Selvam Award DLA, Dravidian University 2012–2013
18 Prof. Jayalalitha Kannada Rajyothsava Award Tamil Sangam, Bangalore 2013–2014
19 Prof. Jayalalitha Kuvempu Bhasha Bharathi Award KBB Pradhikar 2015–2016
20 Prof. Jayalalitha L. Gundappa & Sharadamma Award Karnataka Sahithya Academy 2016–2017
21 Prof. Jayalalitha Paneer Selvam Award DLA at Central University 2018–2019
22 Prof. Jayalalitha Thirumurai Thirumagal Award Tamil Nadu Governor, Raj Bhavan 2022–2023
Seminars and Workshops
Number of Papers Presented in Seminar / Conference
S. No Name of the Faculty National International
1 Prof. K. Sharada 26 1
2 Dr. Jayalalitha 46 2
3 Dr. M. S. Durga Praveena 49 2
Seminars / Conferences Organized
Sl. No Faculty Seminar / Conference National / International Funding Agency Duration
1 Prof. K. Sharada "Non-Residential Kannadigas from Outside Karnataka" National Dravidian University, Kuppam 16–17 Apr 2010
2 Prof. K. Sharada "Research Methodology: Recent Trends" National KSP, Bengaluru & Dravidian University 16–17 Sep 2011
3 Prof. K. Sharada "Kuvempu’s Viswa Manava Sandesha" National Karnataka State Anikethana Cultural Forum 07.02.2012
4 Prof. K. Sharada Smrithisanchaya – U. R. Ananthamurthy National Dravidian University, Kuppam 03 Mar 2016
5 Prof. K. Sharada "C. P. Brown" (Endowment Lecture) National Dravidian University, Kuppam 07.12.2016
6 Prof. K. Sharada Translated Literary Texts in Dravidian Languages National Dravidian University, Kuppam 06–07 Mar 2017
7 Prof. K. Sharada 16 Days Sculptural Workshop National Karnataka Shilpakala Academy 21 Aug – 05 Sep 2017
8 Prof. K. Sharada Five-Day Painting Workshop on Folk Art of South India National Kannada University 03–07 Jun 2018
9 Prof. K. Sharada Kannada Vachanas – Form and Philosophy National SR & BGNR Govt. College & Basava Samithi 28.12.2020
10 Prof. K. Sharada "The Idea of Egalitarianism in the 12th Century Vachanakaras" International Basava International Foundation, London 01.07.2022
11 Prof. K. Sharada "A Discussion on Translation of Dravidian Literature" National Dravida Bhasha Translation Association 03.09.2022
12 Prof. K. Sharada "Literary and Social Philosophy of D. S. Veeraiah" National D. S. Veeraiah Foundation 15.02.2024
Sl. No Faculty Seminar / Conference National / International Funding Agency Duration
13 Prof. Jayalalitha Kannada–Tamil Translation Workshop National Dravidian University, Kuppam 31 Mar – 05 Apr 2008
14 Prof. Jayalalitha "The Art of Translation and Creativity" National Dravidian University, Kuppam 16–17 Feb 2017
15 Prof. Jayalalitha "Establishing the Basava Peeta" National Dravidian University, Dharwad 04 Dec 2017
16 Prof. Jayalalitha International Women’s Day National Dravidian University, Kuppam 08 Mar 2019
17 Prof. Jayalalitha International Human Rights Day National Dravidian University, Kuppam 10 Dec 2019
18 Prof. Jayalalitha Webinar: Motifs of Kannada Folk Epics National Dravidian University, Kuppam 21 Dec 2020
19 Prof. Jayalalitha Webinar: Folk Epics in Telugu National Dravidian University, Kuppam 29 Dec 2020
20 Prof. Jayalalitha Webinar: Tamil Folk Epic – Annanmar Kathai National Dravidian University, Kuppam 05 Jan 2021
21 Prof. Jayalalitha Webinar: Folk Epics of North Malabar National Dravidian University, Kuppam 19 Jan 2021
22 Prof. Jayalalitha National Webinar on Kannada Folk Mahabharata National Dravidian University 28.08.2021
Sl. No Faculty Seminar / Conference National / International Funding Agency Duration
23 Dr. M. S. Durgapraveena "Tulu, Telugu, Krishnadevaraya – Interrelationship" National Dravidian University & Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy 19–20 May 2010
24 Dr. M. S. Durgapraveena "The Relevance of Vachana Sahithya" National Dept. of Kannada, DU & Basava Samithi 04 Dec 2016
25 Dr. M. S. Durgapraveena "The Art of Translation and Creativity" National Dravidian University, Kuppam 16–17 Feb 2017
26 Dr. M. S. Durgapraveena "Future Perspectives of Higher Education" National IQAC & Dravidian University 17 May 2019
27 Dr. M. S. Durgapraveena "Contribution of Dravidian Languages to Indian Literature" International Dravidian University & UVS Iyer Library 19–22 Feb 2020
28 Dr. M. S. Durgapraveena Webinar: Motifs of Kannada Folk Epics National Dravidian University, Kuppam 21 Dec 2020
29 Dr. M. S. Durgapraveena Webinar: Folk Epics in Telugu National Dravidian University, Kuppam 29 Dec 2020
30 Dr. M. S. Durgapraveena Webinar: Tamil Folk Epic – Annanmar Kathai National Dravidian University, Kuppam 05 Jan 2021
31 Dr. M. S. Durgapraveena Webinar: Tulu Folk Epics National Dravidian University, Kuppam 12 Jan 2021
32 Dr. M. S. Durgapraveena Webinar: Folk Epics of North Malabar National Dravidian University, Kuppam 19 Jan 2021
33 Dr. M. S. Durgapraveena Webinar: Godavari Teeradalli Kannada National Dravidian University, Kuppam 28 Sep 2021
Ph.D Awardees / Pursuing
S. No Name of the Scholar M.Phil / Ph.D Name of the Supervisor Year of Awarded
1 B. Nagaraja Ph.D. Prof. Jayalalitha 03.09.2024
2 S. K. Kamalabai Ph.D. Dr. B. S. Shiva Kumar 22.08.2022
3 C. V. Shylaja Ph.D. Prof. K. Sharada 22.08.2022
4 M. Manjula Devi Ph.D. Dr. B. S. Shiva Kumar 02.08.2022
5 T. Suguna Ph.D. Dr. N. Susheela 02.08.2022
6 B. S. Gangaiah Ph.D. Dr. M. S. Durga Praveena 25.06.2022
7 Y. Girish Ph.D. Dr. Jayalalitha 25.06.2022
8 P. K. Sreelakshmi Ph.D. Dr. M. S. Durga Praveena 27.05.2022
9 A. Muniraja Ph.D. Prof. K. Sharada 17.09.2021
10 Sushma S. Ph.D. Dr. Malleshappa 14.06.2021
S. No Name of the Scholar M.Phil / Ph.D Name of the Supervisor Year of Awarded
11 Nanjappa Ph.D. Dr. N. Susheela 23.04.2021
12 Meenaxi Patil Ph.D. Prof. K. Sharada 12.04.2021
13 G. Jayanna Ph.D. Dr. M. S. Durga Praveena 02.03.2021
14 R. Rekha Ph.D. Dr. Jayalalitha 02.03.2021
15 H. Basavaraj Ph.D. Prof. K. Sharada 13.11.2020
16 Rudramuni Hirematha Ph.D. Prof. K. Sharada 22.10.2020
17 S. V. Muniraju Ph.D. Dr. B. S. Shiva Kumar 26.09.2020
18 D. S. Srinivasprasad Ph.D. Dr. Jayalalitha 08.01.2020
19 C. A. Ramesh Ph.D. Dr. B. S. Shiva Kumar 31.12.2019
20 Balappa Chinagudi Ph.D. Prof. K. Sharada 31.12.2019
S. No Name of the Scholar M.Phil / Ph.D Name of the Supervisor Year of Awarded
21 Mamtharani Ph.D. Dr. Jayalalitha 27.09.2019
22 B. Vijay Kumar Ph.D. Dr. M. S. Durga Praveena 30.07.2019
23 K. Nirmala Ph.D. Dr. Malleshappa 24.12.2018
24 M. Chikkanna Ph.D. Dr. M. S. Durga Praveena 07.05.2018
25 M. Mohan Ph.D. Dr. N. Susheela 20.09.2017
26 S. V. Somanna Ph.D. Dr. Jayalalitha 20.09.2017
27 G. N. Shiva Kumar Ph.D. Prof. K. Sharada 18.04.2015
28 Shivanna V. B. Ph.D. Dr. Malleshappa 29.12.2014
29 K. Malarvili Ph.D. Dr. B. S. Shiva Kumar 29.12.2014
30 Subhash M. Kammar Ph.D. Dr. R. Seshasatry 08.11.2013
31 S. D. Nagendra Sashtry Ph.D. Dr. R. Seshasatry 01.12.2011
Sl. No Name of the Scholar Register Number M.Phil / Ph.D Full-Time / Part-Time Name of the Research Supervisor Topic Remarks
1 G. A. Eswaramma 2018PHDFTKD01 Ph.D (Kannada) Full-Time Prof. K. Sharada Telugu–Kannada Anuvada Sahithya: Ondu Sameekshe Ongoing (05.07.2024)
2 K. R. Eswarappa 2014PHDFTKD12 Ph.D (Kannada) Part-Time Dr. N. Susheela Janapada Saahithyadalli Boudha Moulyagalu: Saamskruthika Vishleshane Ongoing (10.12.2014)
3 K. V. Anil Kumar 2014MPHILFTKD28 Ph.D (Kannada) Full-Time Dr. M. S. Durga Praveena Kolara Talukina Sthala Puraanagalu (Bhovi Samudayada Smruti) Waiting for Viva Voce
4 Sadashiva B 2022PHDFTKD01 Ph.D (Kannada) Full-Time Prof. K. Sharada D. S. Veeraiah Saahithya Mukhi, Samaaja Mukhi Adhyayana Ongoing (26.04.2022)
5 Vyasa Rao J. S. 2022PHDPFTKD04 Ph.D (Kannada) Full-Time Dr. Jayalalitha Ippattu Mattu Ippathondane Shathamanada Kannada Ramayana Ongoing (29.04.2022)
6 Muniyappa K 2022PHDPTKD03 Ph.D (Kannada) Part-Time Prof. K. Sharada Anekal Talukina Samskruthika Adhyayana Ongoing (29.04.2022)
7 Poornima H. P. 2022PHDPTKD02 Ph.D (Kannada) Part-Time Prof. K. Sharada Malenadina Janapada Vaidya Paddathi Ongoing (28.04.2022)
8 Huchegowda H 2022PHDPTKD07 Ph.D (Kannada) Part-Time Dr. M. S. Durga Praveena Kannada Sandarshana Sahithya Ongoing (25.04.2022)
9 Roopeshkumar C 2023PHDPFTKD03 Ph.D (Kannada) Full-Time Dr. Jayalalitha Lekhakiyara Charithrika Kadambarigalu Ongoing (24.04.2023)
Sl. No Name of the Scholar Register Number M.Phil / Ph.D Full-Time / Part-Time Name of the Research Supervisor Topic Remarks
10 Abhisheka M 2022PHDPFTKD05 Ph.D (Kannada) Full-Time Dr. M. S. Durga Praveena Kannada Sahithyadalli Manava Mattu Nayiya Sambandha Ongoing (24.04.2023)
11 Kanyakumari S 2023PHDPTKD01 Ph.D (Kannada) Part-Time Prof. K. Sharada Kannada Mahila Ankana Sahitya Ongoing (24.04.2023)
12 Manjunatha T 2023PHDPTKD02 Ph.D (Kannada) Part-Time Prof. K. Sharada Pragathisheela Kaadambari Saahithya Ongoing (24.04.2023)
13 Chandrashekar N. 2023PHDPTKD04 Ph.D (Kannada) Part-Time Dr. Jayalalitha Avibhajita Kolara Jilleya Janapara Horatagalu Ongoing (24.04.2023)
14 Kousalya D 2023PHDPTKD06 Ph.D (Kannada) Part-Time Dr. M. S. Durga Praveena Kannada Katha Sahithyadalli Atte–Sose Ongoing (24.04.2023)
15 Arunkumar M. B. 2023PHDPTKD07 Ph.D (Kannada) Part-Time Dr. Malleshappa Halagannada Kavya Ongoing (24.04.2023)
16 Nagalakshmi G 2023PHDPTKD08 Ph.D (Kannada) Part-Time Dr. Malleshappa Kannada Sahithyadalli Dharma Mattu Mahile Ongoing (24.04.2023)
17 Nataraja B. N. 2023PHDPFTKD09 Ph.D (Kannada) Full-Time Prof. K. Sharada Dr. C. M. Govindareddy: Baduku – Baraha Ongoing (27.07.2023)
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Infrastructure Facilities and Learning Resources / Other Information (if any):
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  2. Sirigannada wall Magazine
  3. Department YouTube Channel
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