Diploma Courses

Postgraduate Diploma in Santali (Ol Chiki)

Develop foundational and advanced skills in Santali language, literature, culture, and digital content creation.

Programme Overview and Delivery Framework
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Duration

1 Year (40 Weeks)

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Academic Weight

36 Total Credits

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Total Semesters

2 Semesters

Programme Flow at a Glance
Semester I (18 Credits)
Semester II (18 Credits)
Skill Development Programme (4 Weeks)
Internship / Project Work (4 Weeks)
🎓 Award of PG Diploma in Santali (Ol Chiki)
Programme Summary
Semester Papers Units
Semester I SAN-101 to SAN-105 20 Units
Semester II SAN-201 to SAN-205 20 Units
Total Programme 10 Papers 40 Units
Total Credits 36
Duration 1 Year
Delivery Mode 50% Online | 50% Offline

Programme Delivery Matrix at a Glance

Complete academic journey from Semester I to Internship.

Semester I

18 Credits • 16 Weeks
Papers Covered
  • SAN-101 – Introduction to Ol Chiki Script & Basic Santali
  • SAN-102 – Santali Grammar and Composition
  • SAN-103 – Santali Literature and Folk Traditions
  • SAN-104 – Spoken Santali & Communication Skills
  • SAN-105 – Practical: Reading, Writing & Recitation
Academic Coverage

Historical background of Santali & Ol Chiki, alphabet system, vocabulary, grammar, folk traditions, conversational skills, script reading, and writing practice.

Online Learning
  • Live Faculty Lectures
  • Recorded Video Lectures
  • Digital Reading Materials
  • Language Practice Modules
  • Assignments and Writing Tasks
  • Online Quizzes
  • Discussion Forums
  • Interactive Language Sessions
  • Audio-Visual Learning
  • Self-learning Resources

Semester II

18 Credits • 16 Weeks
Papers Covered
  • SAN-201 – Advanced Santali Language & Translation
  • SAN-202 – Modern Santali Literature
  • SAN-203 – Santali Culture, Society & Indigenous Knowledge
  • SAN-204 – Media Writing & Digital Santali Content
  • SAN-205 – Project Work / Field Study / Viva
Academic Coverage

Advanced grammar, translation techniques, modern literature, cultural knowledge, media writing, digital content creation, and project work.

Online Learning
  • Live Faculty Lectures
  • Recorded Video Lectures
  • Digital Modules on Translation
  • Content Creation Practice
  • LMS Activities
  • Assignments
  • Quizzes

Skill Development Programme

4 Weeks
Programme Focus
  • Skill Track Selection
  • Employability-Oriented Skills
  • Hands-on Practice
Learning Method
  • Guided Learning Modules
  • Skill Resources
  • Mentor Sessions

Internship / Project Work

4 Weeks
Field Placement

Real-world exposure to Santali language use in educational, research, media, and cultural settings.

Training Activities
  • Internship Reporting & Reflection
  • Community-based Documentation
  • Translation Practice
  • Digital Content Creation
  • Field Interaction with Communities
  • Presentation and Viva Preparation

📋 Programme Delivery Summary

📚 32 Teaching Weeks ⏱️ 20 Hours/Week 💻 50% Online 🏫 50% Offline 📖 640 Total Academic Hours

📊 Curriculum Structure & Credits Matrix

Course Paper / Module Duration / Load Credits
Semester I
SAN-101: Introduction to Ol Chiki Script & Basic Santali 6 Weeks 4 Credits
SAN-102: Santali Grammar and Composition 6 Weeks 4 Credits
SAN-103: Santali Literature and Folk Traditions 6 Weeks 4 Credits
SAN-104: Spoken Santali & Communication Skills 5 Weeks 3 Credits
SAN-105: Practical: Reading, Writing & Recitation 5 Weeks 3 Credits
Semester I Total 28 Weeks 18 Credits
Semester II
SAN-201: Advanced Santali Language & Translation 6 Weeks 4 Credits
SAN-202: Modern Santali Literature 6 Weeks 4 Credits
SAN-203: Santali Culture, Society & Indigenous Knowledge 6 Weeks 4 Credits
SAN-204: Media Writing & Digital Santali Content 5 Weeks 3 Credits
SAN-205: Project Work / Field Study / Viva 5 Weeks 3 Credits
Semester II Total 28 Weeks 18 Credits
Total Course Program Summary 640 Hours 36 Total Credits