Bachelor of Arts in Dhivehi Language

Level: Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
Duration: 3 years(6 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 21,705 (Applicable for Free First Degree Scheme)

next Intake: August Intake 2024
Campus: Male' (Full-Time)

Overview

The Degree Course in Dhivehi Language is a pioneering program developed and conducted by the Maldives National University. As the inaugural degree course offered by the university, this program holds significant importance in promoting the study and mastery of the Dhivehi language and its associated cultural heritage. Rooted in the principles of higher education, the primary objective of this course is to nurture individuals known as Dhruvanhis, who possess profound and comprehensive thinking abilities. These individuals are capable of considering all stakeholders in decision-making processes and are open to revising their perspectives based on new information and insights.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) Two passes at GCE AL/HSC or equivalent and certified proficiency in Dhivehi Language (SSC Dhivehi Language or satisfactory performance in a written test of Dhivehi Language or equivalent); OR
ii) Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field; OR
iii) Completion of MNU Certificate 4 - Foundation Studies program (any) or equivalent; OR

Alternative Entry

i) Completion of a level 4 qualification (unrelated) and successful completion of MQA approved University Preparation Program; OR
ii) 20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience and successful completion of MQA approved University Preparation Program

General Notes

Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	LIN105 Language and Communication I (CORE)	Language and Communication I	Nil	15 Language and Communication I (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	DHI117 Muaamalaath Kurumuge Hunaru (CORE)	Muaamalaath Kurumuge Hunaru	Nil	15 Muaamalaath Kurumuge Hunaru (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	GEN101 Advanced Study Skills (CORE)	Advanced Study Skills	Nil	15 Advanced Study Skills (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	CPT101 Computer Applications (CORE)	Computer Applications	Nil	15 Computer Applications (CORE) (15) (15)	1,245 1,245
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,855 3,855

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	LIN107 Lanugage and Communication II (CORE)	Lanugage and Communication II	LIN105	15 Lanugage and Communication II (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	MGT115 Management and Organistion (CORE)	Management and Organistion	Nil	15 Management and Organistion (CORE) (15) (15)	1,320 1,320
CORE	HIS101 Ancient History of Maldives (CORE)	Ancient History of Maldives	Nil	15 Ancient History of Maldives (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	DHI119 Text and Context (CORE)	Text and Context	Nil	15 Text and Context (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,930 3,930
Exit with Diploma in Dhivehi Language after successful completions				Exit with Diploma in Dhivehi Language after successful completion	120	7,785 7,785

Semester 3

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	DHI201 Dhivehi Grammar (CORE)	Dhivehi Grammar	Nil	15 Dhivehi Grammar (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	LIN201 Phonetics and Phonology (CORE)	Phonetics and Phonology	LIN105 / LIN107	15 Phonetics and Phonology (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	PSY201 Critical Thinking (CORE)	Critical Thinking	Nil	15 Critical Thinking (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	DHI203 Literature I: Poetry (CORE)	Literature I: Poetry	Nil	15 Literature I: Poetry (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,480 3,480

Semester 4

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	LIN221 Morphology (CORE)	Morphology	LIN105 / LIN107	15 Morphology (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	DHI301 Literature II: Novels (CORE)	Literature II: Novels	Nil	15 Literature II: Novels (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	HIS201 Medieval History (CORE)	Medieval History	Nil	15 Medieval History (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	ENG123 English for Second Language Learners (CORE)	English for Second Language Learners	Nil	15 English for Second Language Learners (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,480 3,480

Semester 5

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	LIN203 Syntax and Semantics (CORE)	Syntax and Semantics	LIN105 / LIN107	15 Syntax and Semantics (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	DHI303 Research Methods (CORE)	Research Methods	Nil	15 Research Methods (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	DHI305 Literature III: Drama (CORE)	Literature III: Drama	Nil	15 Literature III: Drama (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	DHI313 Advanced Writing and Rhetorics (CORE)	Advanced Writing and Rhetorics	Nil	15 Advanced Writing and Rhetorics (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,480 3,480

Semester 6

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	LIN301 Discourse and Pragmatics (CORE)	Discourse and Pragmatics	LIN105 / LIN107	15 Discourse and Pragmatics (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	HIS301 Modern History of Maldives (CORE)	Modern History of Maldives	Nil	15 Modern History of Maldives (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	DHI307 Directed Research Project (CORE)	Directed Research Project	Nil	30 Directed Research Project (CORE) (30) (30)	1,740 1,740
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	3,480 3,480

Course Total

360 CP

Total: 21,705

21,705

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