Kokborok PHD Syllabus

TRIPURA UNIVERSITY
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.)

IN
KOKBOROK
Ph.D. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Tripura University (A Central University)

Suryamaninagar, Agartala, Tripura West-799022
Program Outcomes
On successful completion of the Ph.D. programme, the students will be able to
PO 1 Understand the concept of research, research methods and methodology
PO 2 Conduct research in literature, folk literature and language.
PO 3 Develop various skills viz. drafting and revising, style of writing and analytical skills.
PO 4 Collect data, organize and analyze for the research work
PO 5 Develop skills in literary analysis and analyzing language.
PO 6 Apply in-depth knowledge in research.
Admission in Ph.D. Programme

The Ph.D. admission in the Department of Kokborok, Tripura University, is done through Research
Eligibility Test (RET). The qualified candidate in RET subsequently appears for the Viva-Voce
examination to secure final admission into the Ph.D. programme.
Duration of Ph.D. Programme

The minimum duration of Ph.D. programme is three (3) years, including Ph.D. coursework, and the
maximum of six (6) years from the date of admission into the Ph.D. programme.
Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Admission

Interested candidates shall have a master's (MA in Kokborok) or equivalent degree with at least 55%
marks in Languages (Linguistics, Hindi, English, Bengali etc.). Relaxation of 5%, from 55% to 50%,
maybe allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) / differently-abled and other
categories of candidates.
Credits, Credit Distribution and Semesters in Ph.D. Programme

In the Ph.D. programme, each six-month duration comprises a semester. Usually, the odd semester
starts w.e.f. 1st day of July every year and the even semester from 1st day of January every year.
Minimum credits to be earned to qualify for subsequent semester/activities of Ph.D.Programme
Codes Semester/Particulars Minimum

Credits required
to be qualified
Passing Ph.D. Coursework 16
PHD-9005 Semester-1 (1stprogress report) 8
PHD-9006 Semester-II (2nd progress report) 8
PHD-9007 Semester-III (3rdprogress report) 8
PHD-9008 Semester-IV (4th progress report) 8
PHD-9009 Semester-V (5th progress report) 8
PHD-9010 Successful submission of synopsis 8
PHD-9011 Successful submission of summary (5000 words) 16
PHD-9012 Successful submission of a thesis 16
(positive comments of all adjudicators)
PHD-9013 Successful defense of a thesis through Viva-Voce 8
examination
PHD-9014 Teaching assistantship /evaluation of answer scripts 2+2=4
Total credits required for awarding Ph.D. degree 100
Ph.D. Coursework
Kokborok, Tripura University
Course Name of the Course Credit Distribution Total Marks

Code L T P Credit (Scaled)
PHD-9001 Research methodology Paper-I 04 0 0 04 100

PHD-9002 Research methodology Paper-II 04 0 0 04 100
PHD-9003 Advanced Area of Research in 04 0 0 04 100

Kokborok
PHD-9004 Seminar/Project/Assignment 00 0 04 04 100
Total 16 0 0 16 400
* L - Lecture; T – Tutorial, P – Practical/Project

Ph.D Course Work Syllabus
Kokborok, Tripura University

PHD-9001 Research methodology Paper-I 04 0 0 04 100

At the end of the course student will be able to:
1. Understand the basics of research and different types of research
2. Develop positive attitude towards research.
3. Develop skills in writing synopsis, research proposal, research paper, project report
writing.
4. Understand the basics of research ethics
Course Content:
Qualitative/Quantitative Research Methods: Importance of Research Methodology in
Literature and language, Definition and Types of Research, Research Objectives and
Research Design, Methods and Methodology of Literature and Language Research.
Computer Applications: Using Computer and Software Tools in Research, Using Anti-
Plagiarism Software.
Research Ethics: Synopsis writing, Research paper writing, Project Report writing and
Thesis writing, Bibliography: References, appendixes, footnotes – quotations, graphs, charts
and tables, abbreviations, Organization of thesis, report writing – first drafts – Pre-final and
final report, Future plan of the research, Anti-Plagiarism, Copyright Issues.
Recommended Books:
1. Ahuja, Ram (2001). Research Methods. New Delhi, Rawat Publications.
2. Burns.R.B. (2000). Introduction to Research Methods. New Delhi: Sage Publication
3. John W. Creswell (1994). Research Design. London: Sage Publications.
4. Jonatham, Anderson et al. (1970) Thesis and Assignment Writing.Willey Eastern Ltd,
New Delhi.
5. Modern Language Association of America. (2016). MLA Handbook (8th Edn.). New
York: Modern Language Association of America.
6. Kothari, C.R. and Gaurav Garg. (2019). Research Methodology: Methods and
Techniques.(Fourth Multi Colour Edn.). New Age International Ltd Publisher: New Delhi.
PHD-9002 Research methodology Paper-II 04 0 0 04 100

1. know about the literature survey and review books and journals
2. Develop skills in qualitative and quantitative data analysis and presentation
3. Develop skills in conducting field work
4. Develop various skills of communication
Course Content:
Review and Critique of Published Research: Literature Survey in respective Research
areas: Conduction, Summarization and Inferences. Book Review of any one Primary
Source, Book Review of any one Secondary Source.
Training and Fieldwork: Documentation and archiving, Field Work/Visit, Preparing a

Questionnaire, Interviewing, Recording, Translation, Transcription and Analysis.
Communication Skills: Verbal, Non-Verbal and Soft Skills for Effective Communication,
Interviewing Skills, Effective Presentation Skills.
Recommended Books:
1. Dewalt, Kathleen M. & Billie R Dewallt (2002) Participant observation – a guide for
fieldworkers. Walnut creek, CA: Alta Mira Press.
2. Ives, Edward D. (1995). The Tape-Recorded Interview: A Manual for Fieldworkers in
Folklore and Oral History. 2nd Edn. Knoxville: The University of Tennesse Press.
3. Kumar, Ranjit. (2015). Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for Beginners. (2nd
Edn.). Chennai: Pearson.

PHD-9003 Advanced Area of Research in 04 0 0 04 100

Kokborok
1. Understands the basics of folklore
2. Understands the basics of literary theory & criticism
3. Develop a research plan in Kokborok language, literature and folk literature.
4. Understands the basics of Documentation and fieldwork
Course Content:
Folklore and its branches
Literary Theory & Criticism
History of Kokborok language & Literature
Documentation of Folklore and fieldwork
Tibeto-Burman/Austro Asiatic/Indo-Aryan Languages- with special reference to of North

East India
Recommended Books:
1. Chainary, Swarna Prabha. (2016). Tibeto-Burman Languages of North East India. New
Delhi: Mittal Publications.
2. Devi, G.N. (2002). Indian Literary criticism: Theory and Interpretation. Hyderabad:
Orient Longman.
3. Dorson, Richard M. Ed. (1972). Folklore and Folklife: An Introduction. Chicago and
London: The University of Chicago Press.
4. Jackson, Bruce. (1987). Fieldwork. Urbana and Chicago: University of Illinois Press.
5. Miruka, Okumba.(1994). Encounter with Oral Literature. Nairobi: East African

Educational Publishers.
6. Oring Elliot. Ed. (1986). Folk Groups and Folklore Genres: An Introduction. Logan,
Utah: Utah State University Press.
7. Prakasam, V and Anvita Abbi. (2018). Semantics, Stylistics and Pedagogics. New Delhi:
Allied Publishers.
8. Sims, Martha C. and Martine Stephens. (2005). Living Folklore: An Introduction to the
Study of People and Traditions. Logan, Utah: Utah State University Press.
9. Wasamba, Peter. (2015). Contemporary Oral Literature Fieldwork. A Reseacher's Guide.

Nairobi: University of Nairobi Press.
10. LaPolla, Randy J. and Graham Thurgood. Ed. (2002). The Sino-Tibetan Languages.
London and New York: Routledge.
PHD-9004 Seminar/Project/Assignment 0 0 04 04 100
Course outcomes: The aim of the course is to develop skills in writing research papers and
book review.
• A scholar has to prepare a presentation based on the research oriented topic or

review of books.
• The presentation must be prepared in consultation with the supervisor and a copy of
the presentation must be submitted to the Department on the day of presentation or
before course work examination.

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TRIPURA UNIVERSITY

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.)

Ph.D. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Tripura University (A Central University)

Admission in Ph.D. Programme

Duration of Ph.D. Programme

Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Admission

Credits, Credit Distribution and Semesters in Ph.D. Programme

Codes Semester/Particulars Minimum

Course Name of the Course Credit Distribution Total Marks

PHD-9001 Research methodology Paper-I 04 0 0 04 100

PHD-9003 Advanced Area of Research in 04 0 0 04 100

* L - Lecture; T – Tutorial, P – Practical/Project

Course Name of the Course Credit Distribution Total Marks

PHD-9001 Research methodology Paper-I 04 0 0 04 100

2. Burns.R.B. (2000). Introduction to Research Methods. New Delhi: Sage Publication

3. John W. Creswell (1994). Research Design. London: Sage Publications.

PHD-9002 Research methodology Paper-II 04 0 0 04 100

Training and Fieldwork: Documentation and archiving, Field Work/Visit, Preparing a

Course Name of the Course Credit Distribution Total Marks

PHD-9003 Advanced Area of Research in 04 0 0 04 100

Literary Theory & Criticism

History of Kokborok language & Literature

Documentation of Folklore and fieldwork

Tibeto-Burman/Austro Asiatic/Indo-Aryan Languages- with special reference to of North

5. Miruka, Okumba.(1994). Encounter with Oral Literature. Nairobi: East African

9. Wasamba, Peter. (2015). Contemporary Oral Literature Fieldwork. A Reseacher's Guide.

PHD-9004 Seminar/Project/Assignment 0 0 04 04 100

• A scholar has to prepare a presentation based on the research oriented topic or

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