Syllabus m. A. (Persian) part-ii(Annual) 2011 & 2012 examinations outlines of tests

SYLLABUS

M.A. (Persian) PART-II(Annual)

2011 & 2012 EXAMINATIONS
OUTLINES OF TESTS

There are 8 Papers in M.A. Part-I, Each Paper carries 100 Marks and of three hour duration.

PAPER- I : INDO - PERSIAN LITERATURE

PAPER- II : SPECIAL STUDY OF AMIR KHUSRAU WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO HIS MATHANAVI MAJNUN-O-LAILA

PAPER- III : HISTORY OF ANCIENT PERSIA (SASANIAN PERIOD)

PAPER- IV : ESSAY AND TRANSLATION

PAPER- I : INDO - PERSIAN LITERATURE

Time Allowed : 3 hours Max Marks : 100

Pass Marks: 35

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER
1. The question paper will consist of five sections : A,B,C,D and E. Sections A,B,C ,and D will have two questions from the respective sections of the syllabus and will carry 15 marks each Section E will consist of 10 short answer type question which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry 40 marks in all
2. The question shall not be vague, but should be such as demand definite answers.

3. The questions should be so framed that a candidate of average ability is able to attempt them.

4. The question paper should be written in a neat hand to avoid any possibility of press mistake,

5. The wording of the questions should be simple leaving no ambiguity in its comprehension.

6. In the questions on poets emphasis should be laid on their life, work and style.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES

Candidates are required to attempt one question each from the sections A,B,C and D of the question paper and the entire section E.

SECTION-A

Barguzida-e-Nathr-e-Farsi-e-Hind

(Explanation)

1. 
   Jawame-ul-Hikayat wa Lawame-ul-Riwayat excluding Fath-e-Hind
   
2. 
   Tabqat-e-Naseri
   
3. 
   Ruqat-e-Aalamgeeri (Makhteeb-e-Tahniat wa Tabreeke Ba Ahde Hakumat-e-Maktub Nigar only)
   

SECTION-B

Critical question regarding the text or authors, included in Section A
SECTION-C

Ghazaaliat-e-Naziri (First Eight Ghazalas of Readeef Alif, Da; and Rey each)

SECTION-D

Critical questions on Naziri and his works.

PRESCRIBED BOOK

Barguzida-e- Nathr-e- Fassi Hind, Published by AMU Aligarh.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Persian Before the Mughals :Dr.A.Q.Ghani

2. Persian Under the Mughals :Dr.A.Q.Ghani

3. She’ul Ajam Vol.III :Shibli Nomani

4. Sabak Shnasi :Malikhush-Shuara Bahar

5. Naziri Ka Takhilqi Shu'ur : Dr.Shekikh Zinatullah

PAPER- II : SPECIAL STUDY OF AMIR KHUSRAU WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO HIS MATHANAVI MAJNUN-O-LAILA

Time Allowed : 3 hours Max Marks : 100

Pass Marks: 35

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER
1. The question paper will consist of five sections : A,B,C,D and E. Sections A,B,C ,and D will have two questions from the respective sections of the syllabus and will carry 15 marks each Section E will consist of 10 short answer type question which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry 40 marks in all
2. The question shall not be vague, but should be such as demand definite answers.

3. The questions should be so framed that a candidate of average ability is able to attempt them.

4. The question paper should be written in a neat hand to avoid any possibility of press mistake,

5. The wording of the questions should be simple leaving no ambiguity in its comprehension.

6. In the questions on poets emphasis should be laid on their life, work and style.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES

Candidates are required to attempt one question each from the sections A,B,C and D of the question paper and the entire section E.

SECTION-A

Mathanvi Majnun-o-Laila Chaper 1-32

SECTION-B

Mathanvi Majnun-o-Laila Chaper 33 to End

SECTION-C

Critical Question on Mathanvi Majnun-o-Laila

SECTION-D

Critical Question life & works of Amir Khusrau Prescribed Book Mathanvi Majnun-o-Laila (Nwal Kishor Addition)

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Life and Works of Amir Khusrau :Dr.W.Mirza

2 Persian Before the Mughals :Dr.A.Q.Ghani

3. Sha’rul Azam, Vol II :Shaibli Nomani

4. Khusrau Shanasi(Compiled) :L.Zoey Ansari & a.F.Sahar

5. Amir Khusrau Ahwal-o-Asar(Compiled) :N.H.Ansari.

6. Amir Khusrau Dehlvi :Prof. Muumtaz Hussain.

7. Quarterly A wakf(Amir Khusrau Number)

8. Monthly Aajkal ,New Delhi.( Amir Khusrau Number)

9. Monthly Firogh-e-Urdu,Lakhnow (Amir Khusrau Number.)

10. India As Seen by Amir Khusrau.

PAPER- III : HISTORY OF ANCIENT PERSIA (SASANIAN PERIOD)

Time Allowed : 3 hours Max Marks : 100

Pass Marks: 35

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER
1. The question paper will consist of five sections : A,B,C,D and E. Sections A,B,C ,and D will have two questions from the respective sections of the syllabus and will carry 15 marks each Section E will consist of 10 short answer type question which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry 40 marks in all
2. The question shall not be vague, but should be such as demand definite answers.

3. The questions should be so framed that a candidate of average ability is able to attempt them.

4. The question paper should be written in a neat hand to avoid any possibility of press mistake,

5. The wording of the questions should be simple leaving no ambiguity in its comprehension.

6. In the questions on poets emphasis should be laid on their life, work and style.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES

Candidates are required to attempt one question each from the sections A,B,C and D of the question paper and the entire section E.

SECTION-A

Political Conditions during the age of Ard Sher to Yazd Jard Ist (241 To 421A.D.)

SECTION-B

Political Conditions during the age of Bahram Gor to Yazdjard IIIrd (421-651 A.D.)

SECTION-C

Relgion

SECTION-D

Cultural
RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. A History of Persia Vol. :Sir Percy Sykes.

2. Iran-Ba-Ahd-Sasanian :Dr.Mohammad Iqbal.

3. Iran -e-Pastan :Hasan Piran

4. Tarikh-e-Sasanian :Mohammad Baqar.

5. Iran Dar Zman-e-Sasanian :Rashid Yasmi
PAPER- IV: ESSAY AND TRANSLATION (SASANIAN PERIOD)
Time Allowed : 3 hours Max Marks : 100

Pass Marks: 35

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER
1. The question paper will consist of five sections : A,B,C,D and E. Sections A,B,C ,and D will have two questions from the respective sections of the syllabus and will carry 15 marks each Section E will consist of 10 short answer type question which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry 40 marks in all
2. The question shall not be vague, but should be such as demand definite answers.

3. The questions should be so framed that a candidate of average ability is able to attempt them.

4. The question paper should be written in a neat hand to avoid any possibility of press mistake,

5. The wording of the questions should be simple leaving no ambiguity in its comprehension.

6. In the questions on poets emphasis should be laid on their life, work and style.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES

Candidates are required to attempt one question each from the sections A,B,C and D of the question paper and the entire section E.

SECTION A Essay in Persian 60 marks

SECTION B Translation from Persian into English, Urdu or Punjabi 20 marks

SECTION C translation from Urdu or Punjabi in to Persian 20 marks
Note : No book is prescribed for this paper