Synopsis
Topics
- தமிழ் உரைநடையின் தோற்றமும் வளர்ச்சியும்
- தமிழக இலக்கிய வகைகள்
- இலங்கை உரைநடை இலக்கிய வகைகள்
- நாடக இலக்கியம், பயண இலக்கியம், வாழ்க்கை வரலாற்று இலக்கியம்
- ஊடகத் தமிழ் – வானொலி, தொலைக்காட்சி, திரைப்படம், இதழியல்
- மொழிபெயர்ப்பு
- பேச்சுத்தமிழ், எழுத்துத்தமிழ், வட்டார வழக்குத் தமிழ்
- சிங்கப்பூர்த் தமிழ் உரைநடை
- மலேசியத் தமிழ் உரைநடை
Learning Outcome
- Identify the key elements of fiction, non-fiction and essay. (B1)
- Interpret the effect of plot, characterization, point of view, setting, style and themes in fiction. (B3)
- Name the role of voice, style, structure and thought in creating the meaning of the essay. (B1)
- Explain the relevance of evidence from the texts. (B2)
- Demonstrate ways that thought, concepts, and meanings are connected. (B3)
- Distinguish types of meaning (eg. semantics & pragmatics meanings). (B2)
Week # | Day | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | 7PM | 10PM |
2 | 2 | 7PM | 10PM |
3 | 3 | 7PM | 10PM |
4 | 4 | 7PM | 10PM |
5 | 5 | 7PM | 10PM |
6 | 6 | 7PM | 10PM |
Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling
TLL106 Modern Tamil Prose is highly relevant for individuals seeking to enhance their employability in the fields of education and creative writing. This course is tailored for those aiming to become Language School Teachers, Private Tutors, or educators in primary and secondary settings, as well as aspiring Creative Writers. By focusing on modern Tamil prose, including short stories, novels, drama, and essays, participants will acquire essential teaching methodologies and creative writing techniques. The curriculum emphasises vocabulary development and critical thinking, which are crucial skills in today’s job market. Furthermore, the course enhances competencies in reading, writing, speaking, and representation, ultimately enriching participants’ pedagogical practices and preparing them for diverse career opportunities in language education and creative industries.
Schedule
| Week # | Day | Time | Seminar | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 7PM-10PM | Seminar Session 1 | தமிழ் உரைநடையின் தோற்றமும் வளர்ச்சியும் |
| 2 | 2 | 7PM-10PM | Seminar Session 2 | தமிழக இலக்கிய வகைகள் |
| 3 | 3 | 7PM-10PM | Seminar Session 3 | இலங்கை உரைநடை வகைகள் |
| 4 | 4 | 7PM-10PM | Seminar Session 4 | நாடக இலக்கியம், பயண இலக்கியம், வாழ்க்கை வரலாற்று இலக்கியம் |
| 5 | 5 | 7PM-10PM | Seminar Session 5 | ஊடகத் தமிழ் வானொலி, தொலைக்காட்சி, திரைப்படம், இதழியல், மொழிபெயர்ப்பு |
| 6 | 6 | 7PM-10PM | Seminar Session 6 | பேச்சுத்தமிழ், எழுத்துத்தமிழ், வட்டார வழக்குத் தமிழ், சிங்கப்பூர்த் தமிழ் உரைநடை, மலேசியத் தமிழ் உரைநடை |
Trainer Information
Dr. Ravindranath Selvarani earned her PhD in Tamil from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in India and furthered her expertise with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the National Institute of Education in Singapore. Since 2011, she has been committed to teaching Tamil as a mother tongue to secondary school students, currently holding the position of Senior Teacher for Tamil Language at St. Joseph’s Institution. Her dedication to nurturing the next generation of Tamil speakers is evident in his efforts to instill a profound appreciation for their linguistic and cultural heritage. In 2025, she also published a book on Modern Singapore prose, contributing to the academic discourse in this field.
Course Fees
| International Participants | Singapore Citizens (below 40yrs) & Permanent Residents (aged 21 and above) | SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy1 (S'poreans aged 40 and above) | Enhanced Training Support for SME2 (Singaporean and PRs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Course fee (A) | $1,753.00 | $1,461.00 | $1,461.00 | $1,461.00 |
| SSG grant (70%) (B) | - | $1,022.70 | $1,022.70 | $1,022.70 |
| Nett course fee (A) - (B) = (C) | $1,753.00 | $438.30 | $438.30 | $438.30 |
| 9% GST on nett course fee (D) | $157.77 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.45 |
| Total nett course fee payable, including GST (C) + (D) = (E) | $1910.77 | $477.75 | $477.75 | $477.75 |
| Less additional funding if eligible under various schemes (F) | - | - | $292.20 | $292.20 |
| Total nett course fee payable, including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes (E) - (F) = (H) | $1,910.77 | $477.75 | $185.75 | $185.75 |
1 Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy:
Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course
fees.
2 Enhanced Training Support
for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singaporean Citizens and PRs) aged 21
and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
- Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
- Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.
- The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
- Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend
and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.
For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:
Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]