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60 Ardhamagadhi (16) Introduction development of the theme and the writer’s Ardhamagadhi occupies a very unique point of view. position of phenomenon in the whole range of 5. develop the ability to prepare notes on classical languages. Since time immemorial lectures, write reports and summaries classical dramas in ancient India were written conversations, lectures and talks with both in Sanskrit and Ardhamagadhi. This proper speed. phenomenon bears testimony to the mass appeal 6. acquire skills in reading aloud seen and of Ardhamagadhi. Similarly principles of non- unseen passages fluently with proper violence, forgiveness, compassion and tolerance articulation, intonation, pronunciation and as enshrined in Ardhamagadhi literature have understading. been accepted at the national level. In fact the 7. acquire skills in reading silently story principle of non-voilence was preached by Lord books, newspapers, magazines and other Mahavira. It was later on upheld by Mahatma prescribed texts with proper understanding. Gandhi and used effectively as a means of 8. develop ability to narrate experiences, agitation by the Mahatma to achieve participate in debate and discussions and independence. Subsequently it was reflected in express their views in correct language Indian policy of non-alignment. In fact non- and in logical sequence. alignment of a logical extension of non- 9. develop the ability to express ideas from violience. Thus the contribution of the texts in their own language without Ardhamagadhi to Indian culture and civilization distorting the content. is significant. Taking into consideration this 10. develop skills in writing composition like background the syllabus has been the essays, letters, summaries of given restructured. passages in appropriate language and Objectives proper idiom. To enable the pupils to 11. make proper use of dictionary and other 1. acquire fair knowledge of basic structure reference material. of the language and elements of grammar 12. develop interest in reading literary passages as per the syllabus. and appreciating the beauty of language 2. enrich the vocabulary. and the content, ideas and and concepts. 3. listen carefully to, and with understanding, 13. cultivate broad human and cultural outlook the spoken passage read out to them, as through the study of Ardhamagadhi well as lectures, talks etc. at normal literature. conversational speed. 14. listen to literary passages read by teachers 4. comprehend different forms of literary carefully. passages (seen & unseen) in their various 15. listen to shlokas, subhashitas (couplets/ aspects, structure significance, qurtets) and stotras (a poem in praise of
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61 deity) and stories carefully. 2. To visit Historical places, forts, etc. 16. speak sentences in Ardhamagadhi with 3. To have an educational excursions proper intonation. to old caves and tombs. 17. recognize the difference between short and Std. XII long vowel 18. tell the information to others in the 1) Prose: JÁO - About 300 lines language. 2) Poetry : nÁO - About 200 lines 19. answer questions correctly. 3) Rapid Reading - About 100 lines 20. write short sentences about given subject. 4) Grammar 21. translate Ardhamagadhi passages and arising out of the text prescribe shlokas into the medium of instruction 5) General knowledge offered. General knowledge of the cultural 22. write good wishes and messages on heritage reflected in Ardhamagadhi different occasions in Ardhamagadhi. literature, Mahavira and his teaching, Std. XI sects of Jainism, spread of Jainism, influence of Jainism on Indian culture, 1) Prose: JÚ - About 300 lines. Ashoka’s rock inscriptions. 2) Poetry : nÚ - About 200 lines 6) Translation of simple unseen passages 3) Rapid Reading into Ardhamagdhi Descriptive About 100 lines composition in Ardhamagadhi in about 4) Grammar – arising out of the text ten lines on some simple topics passage prescribe. the medium offered. 5) General knowledge 7) Project Work : AY©‘mJYr ^mfoMr ì¶wÎnÎmr, BVa ^mfm§er g§~§Y, 1. To visit to a good library AY©‘mJYr‘Yrc àmMrZ J«§W d J«§WH$mam§Mr Zmdo- 2. To visit Historical places, forts, etc. {d‘cgyatMo nC‘M[a¶, CÚmoZVgyatMo-Hw$dc¶‘mcm, 3. To visit the Stupas and pillars having h[a^ÐgwatMo, YyVm©»¶mZ (YyÎmm³¶mU), g‘am{X˶H$Wm stone inscription (g‘amBƒH$hm), H${d hmc-JmWmgáeVr 4. To visit the old temples (JmhmgÎmgB©), AmMm`© H§w$XHw§$X g‘¶gma, nd¶Ugma Oral Skills Listening activities : develop the sub-skills of n§MmpËWH$m¶. listening, provide practice in ear-training. General knowledge about the classical Loud-reading : following the features of loud literature and famous authors. Vimalsure, reading, provide practice in loud-reading. Vakpatiraj pravarsena, Hala, Udayana, Speaking : creating confidence in speaking. haribhadrasure, Kouhala, Jayavallabha, Using narration and description. Rajshekhara, Rampanivada, Gunadhya. Conversation : ability to converse confidently 6) Translation of unseen Ardhamagdhi and effectively, provide practice in conversation. passage into the medium offered. Formal testing in oral skills will be 7) Project Work: administered. 1. To visit to a good library