Kannada University
| Motto | ಮಾತೆಂಬುದು ಜ್ಯೋತಿರ್ಲಿಂಗ |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1991 |
| Chancellor | Vajubhai Vala (Governor of Karnataka) |
| Vice-Chancellor | Mallika S. Ghanti |
| Location | , 15°17′3.4″N 76°29′22.7″E / 15.284278°N 76.489639°E |
| Campus | Rural |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | Official website |
Kannada University,[1] also called as Hampi Kannada University or Hampi University, Kannada University, Hampi is a research oriented Public University in Hampi, Karnataka, founded in 1991 by the Government of Karnataka through Kannada University Act, 1991,[2] with the aim to develop the Kannada language and to promote the literature, traditions, culture, and folklore of Karnataka.
Sections
The University has three main wings
- Adalitanga (Administrative wing)
- Adhyayananga (Academic wing)
- Prasaranga (Publication wing)
Courses offered
- Ph.D.
- M.Phil.
- D.Litt Programme
- Integrated M.A.Ph.D. in Kannada literature where a degree holder can complete post graduation and research. This course is of four years duration.
- M.Music (Master of Music)
- M.V.A. (Master of Visual Arts)
- B.V.A. (Bachelor of Visual Arts)
- B.Music. (Bachelor of Music)
- Diploma Specialistion in Fine Arts.
Distance Education Courses Post Graduate Courses
- M.A. in Kannada
- M.A. in History
- M.A. in Sociology
- M.J.M.S in Masters of Journalism and Media Studies
Diplomas
- Budakattu Adhyayana (Tribal Studies)
- Mahiti Samvahana mattu Tantrajnana (IT & Communication)
- Shasana Shastra Adhyayana (Epigraphical Studies)
- Adalita Kannada (Administrative Kannada)
- Janapada Kalegalu (Folk Arts)
- Dalita Adhyayana (Dalit Studies)
- Puratatva Samskriti, Pravasodhyama (Archeology, Culture and Tourism)
- Mahila Adhyayana (Women's Studies)
- Karnataka Adhyayana (Karnataka Studies)
- Dravida Adhyayana (Dravida Studies)
- Abhivriddi Samvahana (Development Communication)
Also Certificate Courses running.
Awards
The University confers "Nadoja" awards, every year, which is equivalent to the Honorary [Doctor of Literature] (D.Litt) degree. The award which has been instituted by the University is given to eminent personalities for their contribution in various fields.[3]
References
See Also
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