Revised Syllabus as approved by A.C. on 10.12.2021 and E.C. on 17.12.

2021

UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
POST M.A. DIPLOMA IN LINGUISTICS
&
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS
(Effective from Academic Year 2019-20)

PROGRAMME BROCHURE

Revised Syllabus as approved by Academic Council and

Executive Council in 2019

Amendments Proposed

A minor correction/amendment is proposed to rectify the anomaly arising out of the

incorrect number of credits (inadvertently) shown against the two Open Elective and
two Workshop courses in the recently AC/EC approved syllabus. This has been
corrected to 5 credits per course as indicated on Pages 9-11 and as per the rules of
the University.

A note on Post-MA Diploma and Advanced Diploma course structure and syllabus are
also mentioned which were inadvertently left out from this document but mentioned
on our website and earlier syllabus.
 Revised Syllabus as approved by A.C. on 10.12.2021 and E.C. on 17.12.2021

The Department has been offering the two Diploma programmes since
1963. Their courses, syllabus and evaluation are the same as that of
M.A. Syllabus.
Course structure and syllabus of the two Diploma Programs
Post MA Diploma in Linguistics
The courses offered in Post MA Diploma are the same those offered
during the first year of MA programme in Linguistics.
Advanced Diploma in Applied Linguistics
The courses offered in the Advanced Diploma are the same as those
offered during the second year of MA programme in Linguistics.
Evaluation
The mode of examination/evaluation including internal assessment
followed are the same as those followed in MA Part-I and MA Part-II.

For details refer to the PG Syllabus.

 Revised Syllabus as approved by A.C. on 10.12.2021 and E.C. on 17.12.2021

Programme Structure: Post M.A. Diploma in Linguistics

The Post M.A. Diploma in Linguistics programme is a one-year course divided into two-
semesters. A student is required to complete 40 credits for the completion of course and award
of diploma.

M.A (Part-I/First Year)=Post M.A Diploma in Linguistics

Year Semester Semester

One Year Semester I Semester II

Course Credit Scheme

Semest Core Courses Elective Course Open Elective Course Tota

er l
No. of Credits Total No. of Credits Tota No. Credits Total
Cred
papers (L+T/P) Credi papers (L+T/P l of (L+T/P) Credi
its
ts ) Cre paper ts
dits s

I 4 (First 4 5 20 - - - - - - 20
Courses from
Group (A))
II 1 (course no. 5 20 - - - - - - 20
5 from Group
(A) and 3
courses from
Group (B))
Total Total 40
Credits
for the
Course
Note. Courses in Semester –I and Semester-II will be offered as Core/Elective courses to ensure
adequate exposure and training in 3 to 4 areas across the entire Diploma programme.
* For each Core and Elective Course there will be 4 lecture hours of teaching per week.
* Duration of examination of each paper shall be 3 hours.
* In general, each paper will be of 100 marks out of which 70 marks shall be allocated for semester
examination and 30 marks for internal assessment.
*In Seminar courses, the semester examination can be replaced by a term paper.

Semester wise details of Post M.A. Diploma in Linguistics Course

Semester-I
S.No. Code Title of the Course Credit No. of Core/Elective/Open
Hrs/Week Credits Elective
1 L-1 Phonetics-I 5 5 Core
2 L-2 Phonology-I 5 5 Core
3 L-3 Morphology-I 5 5 Core
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4 L-4 Syntax-I 5 5 Core

Total 20

Semester-II
S.No. Code Title of the Course Credit No. of Core/Elective/Open
Hrs/Week Credits Elective
1 L-5 Sociolinguistics-I 5 5 Core
2 Three from Group (B) 5 5 Core
L-6 Semantics-I
L-7 Historical Linguistics-I
L-8 Computational Linguistics-I
3 L-9 Psycholinguistics-I 5 5 Core
L-10 Neurolinguistics-I
L-11 Sign Language-I
L-12 Language Change-I
4 L-13 Second Language Learning and 5 5 Core
Acquisition-I
L-14 First Language Acquisition-I
L-15 Open Course-I
Total 20

Department policy for selection of elective courses: The department has provided a
large number of courses to be offered as elective courses. The primary objective of offering these
courses is to ensure adequate exposure in three to four areas across the entire MA programme.
Accordingly, selection of the Elective Courses will be guided by the criteria set up by the Department
(from time to time) keeping in view adequate exposure and training in three to four areas across the
entire MA programme for each of its students.

Eligibility for Admissions:

Admission to the Post M.A. Diploma in Linguistics is based on merit, through ranking on the
basis of marks obtained in the Post-Graduation examination. No interviews are conducted for
the purpose of admission in this programme.

 Mode of Admission: Merit Based

 Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Eligibility Criteria/Requirement Minimum marks

Requirements
Every candidate seeking admission to the Post-M.A. Diploma Course 40% marks in
in Linguistics must have passed the Master’s Degree examination aggregate or
of the University of Delhi or an examination recognized as equivalent equivalent grade
thereto with 40% marks or above in the aggregate and possess such
qualification if any, as may be prescribed by the Regulations.
 Revised Syllabus as approved by A.C. on 10.12.2021 and E.C. on 17.12.2021

Assessment of Students’ Performance and Scheme of Examinations:

1. English shall be the medium of instruction and examination.

2. Assessment of students’ performance shall generally consist of:
Internal assessment together with performance in the end-of-semester examination, for which
the respective weightage is 30% and 70%. In the case of Seminar courses, the end-of-semester
examination may be replaced by a term paper, if so desired by the concerned teacher. Overall
assessment will be based on Learning Outcomes for the course, as specified in the appropriate
section.

Pass Percentage & Promotion Criteria:

Minimum marks for passing the examination in each semester shall be 50% in each paper and
50% in aggregate of a semester.

However, a candidate who has secured the minimum marks to pass in each paper but has not
secured the minimum marks to pass in aggregate may reappear in any of the paper/s of her/his
choice in the concerned semester in order to be able to secure the minimum marks prescribed
to pass the semester in aggregate.

PROMOTION CRITERIA:

SEMESTER TO SEMESTER: Students shall be required to fulfill the Promotion Criteria.

Students shall be allowed to be promoted from Semester-I to Semester-II, provided she/he has
passed all the courses of the current semester with at least 50% marks in each paper.

Conversion of Marks into Grades:

This would be as per the formula specified by the University for conversion of marks into
grades.

Grade Points:
Grade point table as per University Examination rule

CGPA Calculation:
As per University Examination rule

SGPA Calculation:

Grand SGPA Calculation:

Conversion of Grand CGPA into Marks

As notified by competent authority the formula for conversion of Grand CGPA into marks is:
Final percentage of marks = CGPA based on all four semesters × 9.5

Attendance Requirement:
 Revised Syllabus as approved by A.C. on 10.12.2021 and E.C. on 17.12.2021

There are at present no rules for stipulating minimum attendance requirements. However, the
Department would like to enforce a strict 80% of attendance as mandatory for promotion to the
next semester.

Span Period:
No student shall be admitted as a candidate for the examination for any of the Semesters after
the lapse of ONE year from the date of admission to the Semester-I of the Post M.A. Diploma
in Linguistics Programme.

Guidelines for the Award of Internal Assessment Marks for Post M.A.
Diploma in Linguistics Programme (Semester Wise)
Internal assessment is based on a variety of methods, including written assignments, mid-term
tests, quizzes, class presentation, research projects, field projects, term papers etc. and class
performance etc. It may vary from course to course, as determined and announced in advance
by the concerned teacher.

The division of the internal assessment marks is given below:

(i) Attendance: 5
(ii) Test and or Assignments/ research project/field project/Presentation etc: 25
 Revised Syllabus as approved by A.C. on 10.12.2021 and E.C. on 17.12.2021

Programme Structure: Advanced Diploma in Applied Linguistics

The Advanced Diploma in Applied Linguistics programme is a one-year course divided into
two-semesters. A student is required to complete 40 credits for the completion of course and
award of diploma.
M.A (Part-II/Second Year) = Advanced Diploma in Applied Linguistics

Year Semester Semester

One Year Semester I Semester II

Course Credit Scheme

Semest Core Courses Elective Course Open Elective Course Tota

er l
No. of Credi Total No. of Credits Tota No. Credits Total
Cred
papers ts Credi papers (L+T/P l of (L+T/P Credi
its
(L+T ts ) Cre paper ) ts
/P) dits s

I - 3 (At least 5 15 1 5 5 20
one course
each from
Group [C-
1] and [C-
2])
II - 3 (three 5 15 1 5 5 20
courses
from Group
[D])
Total Total 40
Credits
for the
Course
Note. Courses in Semester –I and Semester-II will be offered as Core/Elective courses to ensure
adequate exposure and training in 3 to 4 areas across the entire Diploma programme.
* For each Core and Elective Course there will be 4 lecture hours of teaching per week.
* Duration of examination of each paper shall be 3 hours.
* In general, each paper will be of 100 marks out of which 70 marks shall be allocated for semester
examination and 30 marks for internal assessment.
*In Seminar courses, the semester examination can be replaced by a term paper.

Semester wise details of Advanced Diploma in Applied Linguistics Course

Semester-I
S.No. Code Title of the Course Credit No. of Core/Elective/Open
Hrs/Week Credits Elective
1 Workshop -I 5 5 Core/Elective/Open
Elective
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2-4 Three courses and at least one 3x5 3x5 Core/Elective

course each from (C-I) and (C-
II)
Group (C-I)
16. Phonetics-II
17. Phonology-II
18. Morphology-II
19. Syntax-II
20. Semantics-II
Group (C-II)
21. Sociolinguistics-II
22. Historical Linguistics-II
23. Computational Linguistics-II
24. Second Language Learning
and Acquisition-II
25. First Language Acquisition-II
26. Open Course- II
5 Open Elective Course-I 5 5 Open Elective

Total 20

Semester-II
S.No. Code Title of the Course Credit No. of Core/Elective/Open
Hrs/Week Credits Elective
1 Workshop-II 5 5 Core/Elective/Open
Elective
2-4 Any Three courses 3x5 3x5 Core/Elective
27. Phonetics- Seminar-I
28. Phonology-Seminar-I
29. Morphology-Seminar-I
30. Syntax- Seminar-1
31. Sociolinguistics- Seminar-I
32. Computational Linguistics-
Seminar -I
33. Semantics- Seminar-I
34. Open Linguistics Seminar-I
35. Phonetics- Seminar-II
36. Phonology-Seminar- II
37. Morphology-Seminar- II
38. Syntax- Seminar- II
39. Sociolinguistics- Seminar- II
40. Computational Linguistics-
Seminar - II
41. Semantics- Seminar- II
42. Open Linguistics Seminar-II

5 Open Elective Course-II 5 5 Open Elective

Total 20
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List of Elective Courses

Workshop-I
Workshop-II
Group (C)
(C-1)
16. Phonetics-II
17. Phonology-II
18. Morphology-II
19. Syntax-II
20. Semantics-II
(C-II)
21. Sociolinguistics-II
22. Historical Linguistics-II
23. Computational Linguistics-II
24. Second Language Learning and Acquisition-II
25. First Language Acquisition-II
26. Open Course- II

Group (D)
27. Phonetics- Seminar-I
28. Phonology-Seminar-I
29. Morphology-Seminar-I
30. Syntax- Seminar-1
31. Sociolinguistics- Seminar-I
32. Computational Linguistics-Seminar -I
33. Semantics- Seminar-I
34. Open Linguistics Seminar-I
35. Phonetics- Seminar-II
36. Phonology-Seminar- II
37. Morphology-Seminar- II
38. Syntax- Seminar- II
39. Sociolinguistics- Seminar- II
40. Computational Linguistics-Seminar - II
41. Semantics- Seminar- II
42. Open Linguistics Seminar-II

Open Elective Courses

Any Elective course can be offered as Open Elective including Workshop I and II; Open Elective I and
II at the discretion of the Department

Department policy for selection of elective courses: The department has provided a
large number of courses to be offered as elective courses. The primary objective of offering these
courses is to ensure adequate exposure in three to four areas across the entire M.A./Post M.A.
 Revised Syllabus as approved by A.C. on 10.12.2021 and E.C. on 17.12.2021

Diploma/Advance Diploma programme. Accordingly, selection of the Elective Courses will be guided
by the criteria set up by the Department (from time to time) keeping in view adequate exposure and
training in three to four areas across the entire M.A./Post M.A. Diploma/Advance Diploma programme
for each of its students.

Group (C)
Note. Depending on the availability of a suitable faculty and availability of choices, three of these will
be offered as compulsory/elective courses in the third semester. If adequate number of faculty is
available, students will have the liberty to choose according to the criteria set by the Department.
Students will have to choose at least one course each from (C-1) and (C-II).
Group (D)
Note. Depending on the availability of a suitable faculty and availability of choices, three of these will
be offered as compulsory/elective courses in the fourth semester. If adequate number of faculty is
available, students will have the liberty to choose according to the criteria set by the Department (to
ensure adequate exposure and training in three to four areas across the entire M.A./Post M.A.
Diploma/Advance Diploma programme programme).

Eligibility for Admissions:

Admission to the Advanced Diploma in Applied Linguistics is based on merit based on the
marks obtained in the Post M.A Diploma in Linguistics. No interviews are conducted for the
purpose of admission in this programme.

 Mode of Admission: Merit Based

 Eligibility Criteria

Every candidate seeking admission to the Advanced Diploma Course in Applied Linguistics
must have passed the Master’s Degree Examination of the University of Delhi or an
examination recognized as equivalent thereto along with the Post M.A. Diploma in Linguistics
and possess such other qualification, as may be prescribed by the Regulations.

Assessment of Students’ Performance and Scheme of Examinations:

1. English shall be the medium of instruction and examination.

2. Assessment of students’ performance shall generally consist of:
Internal assessment together with performance in the end-of-semester examination, for which
the respective weightage is 30% and 70%. In the case of Seminar courses, the end-of-semester
examination may be replaced by a term paper, if so desired by the concerned teacher. Overall
assessment will be based on Learning Outcomes for the course, as specified in the appropriate
section.
 Revised Syllabus as approved by A.C. on 10.12.2021 and E.C. on 17.12.2021

Pass Percentage & Promotion Criteria:

Minimum marks for passing the examination in each semester shall be 50% in each paper and
50% in aggregate of a semester.

However, a candidate who has secured the minimum marks to pass in each paper but has not
secured the minimum marks to pass in aggregate may reappear in any of the paper/s of her/his
choice in the concerned semester in order to be able to secure the minimum marks prescribed
to pass the semester in aggregate.

PROMOTION CRITERIA:

SEMESTER TO SEMESTER: Students shall be required to fulfill the Promotion Criteria.

Students shall be allowed to be promoted from Semester-I to Semester-II, provided she/he has
passed all the courses of the current semester with at least 50% marks in each paper.

Conversion of Marks into Grades:

This would be as per the formula specified by the University for conversion of marks into
grades.

Grade Points:
Grade point table as per University Examination rule

CGPA Calculation:
As per University Examination rule

SGPA Calculation:

Grand SGPA Calculation:

Conversion of Grand CGPA into Marks

As notified by competent authority the formula for conversion of Grand CGPA into marks is:
Final percentage of marks = CGPA based on all four semesters × 9.5

Attendance Requirement:
There are at present no rules for stipulating minimum attendance requirements. However, the
Department would like to enforce a strict 80% of attendance as mandatory for promotion to the
next semester.

Span Period:
No student shall be admitted as a candidate for the examination for any of the Semesters after
the lapse of ONE year from the date of admission to the Semester-I of the Advanced Diploma
in Applied Linguistics Programme.
 Revised Syllabus as approved by A.C. on 10.12.2021 and E.C. on 17.12.2021

Guidelines for the Award of Internal Assessment Marks for Advanced

Diploma Applied in Linguistics Programme (Semester Wise)
Internal assessment is based on a variety of methods, including written assignments, mid-term
tests, quizzes, class presentation, research projects, field projects, term papers etc. and class
performance etc. It may vary from course to course, as determined and announced in advance
by the concerned teacher.

The division of the internal assessment marks is given below:

(iii) Attendance: 5
(iv) Test and or Assignments/ research project/field project/Presentation etc: 25