Diploma in Punjabi For Foreign Students

2018-19,2019^20 ਅਤੇ 2020-21 ਸੈਸ਼ B bJh

Semester 1
Theory Paper 1 : Punjabi Sound System
Theory Paper 2 : Punjabi Word System
Practical Paper 3 : From entire syllabus of Theory Paper 1 and 2
Theory Paper 1 : Punjabi Sound System
Total Marks : 100 Pass Marks : 35
Internal Assesment : 25 Pass Marks : 09
External Examinantion : 75 Pass Marks : 26
Time : 3 Hrs
Section A
(i) Gurumukhi script : Introduction, Consonants & Vowel Letters, Laga-Matras.
Orthographic devices 20 marks
(ii) Gurumukhi Script and Punjabi Language (inter-relationship) 15 marks
Section B
(i) Introdution to Punjabi Sound System : Consonants, Vowels, Cassiflcation and
description according to place and Manner of articulation, Consonant clusters 25 marks
(ii) Stress, Nasality and tones in Punjabi 15 marks
Instructions for Paper setter/candidates
1. The question paper will cover each section from the entire syllabus
2. The question paper will consist of two sections A and B
3. The question paper will consist, short and Introductory questions from each part of
section A and B. (with internal choice) The candidats are required to attempt all
questions from each part of section A and B.
4. The paper setter should set the questions from each part of section A and B
according to the marks given to these sections.
Suggested Books
1. Dulal, U.S. 1972, An Introduction to spoken Punjabi, New Delhi, Bahri
Publications.
2. Dulal, Narinder Kaur, 1980, Punjabi Phonetic Reader, Mysore CIIL
3. Gill, H.S. & H.A. Gleason, 1969, A Reference Grammar of Punjabi, Patiala
Punjabi University
4. Gill, H.S. & H.A. Gleason, 1972, A Start in Punjabi

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 Diploma in Punjabi For Foreign Students
2018-19,2019^20 ਅਤੇ 2020-21 ਸੈਸ਼ B bJh
Theory Paper 2 : Punjabi Word System
Total Marks : 100 Pass Marks : 35
Internal Assesment : 25 Pass Marks : 09
External Examinantion : 75 Pass Marks : 26
Time : 3 Hrs
Section A
Word : Defination, Structure and Formation, Sandhi (morphonemic processes) 10 marks
Formation of Words : Simple words, Complex words and compound word 15 marks
Word structure, Root and Affixes (derivational and inflectional) 15 marks
Section B
Word classes of Punjabi : Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives and Numeral, Verbs, Advers,
Conjuntion, Auxitiaries, interrogative words, 20
marks
Case-roles and Case-markers, Morpho syntax of post-positions : Conjunctions and Interjections
15
marks
Instructions for Paper setter/candidates
1. The question paper will cover each section from the entire syllabus
2. The question paper will consist of two sections A and B
3. The question paper will consist, short and Introductory questions from each part of
section A and B. (with internal choice) The candidats are required to attempt all
questions from each part of section A and B.
4. The paper setter should set the questions from each part of section A and B
according to the marks given to these sections.
Suggested Books
1. Bahri, Hardesv, 1973, Teach Yourself Punjabi, Patiala Punjabi University.
2. Bahri, U.S. and Parmjit Singh Walia, 1968, Introductory Punjabi Patiala Punjabi
University.
3. Chander, Duni,1964, Punjabi Bhaasha Da Vyaakaran, Chandigarh Punjab
University
4. Puar, J.S. 1990, Punjabi Verb : Form and Function, Patiala Punjabi University.

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 Diploma in Punjabi For Foreign Students
2018-19,2019^20 ਅਤੇ 2020-21 Session
Practical Paper 3 : From entire syllabus of theory paper 1 and 2
Total : 100 marks
Dictation : 40 marks
Viva : 60 marks

Diploma in Punjabi For Foreign Students

2018-19,2019^20 ਅਤੇ 2020-21 Session
Semester 11

Theory Paper 4 : Punjabi Sentence System

Theory Paper 5: Socip-Cultura; Semiotics Of Punjabi
Theory Paper 6 : From entire syllabus of Theory Paper 4 and 5
Theory Paper 4 : Punjabi Sentence System
Total Marks : 100 Pass Marks : 35
Internal Assesment : 25 Pass Marks : 09
External Examinantion : 75 Pass Marks : 26
Time : 3 Hrs
Section A
Sentence : Defination and Structure 10 marks
Formation of Sentences : Simple Sentences, compound sentences,complex sentences, word
order. 15 marks
Imperative, Declarative, Negative, Interrogative, Exclamatory, sentences, Transitive &
Intransitive sentences 10 marks
Clause : Structure and Function, Independent and dependent clause. 10 marks
Section B
Agreement System in Punjabi 05 marks
Case System in Punjabi 10 marks
Structure of Pharases : Noun Phrase, Verb Phrase, Adjectival Phrase and Adverbial Phrase
15 marks
Instructions for Paper setter/candidates
1. The question paper will cover each section from the entire syllabus
2. The question paper will consist of two sections A and B

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 3. The question paper will consist, short and Introductory questions from each part of
section A and B. (with internal choice) The candidats are required to attempt all
questions from each part of section A and B.
4. The paper setter should set the questions from each part of section A and B
according to the marks given to these sections.
Suggested Books
1. Bahri, Hardesv, 1973, Teach Yourself Punjabi, Patiala Punjabi University.
2. Bhatia, M. 1985, An Intesive Course in Punjabi CIIL.
3. Brar, Boota Singh, 1995, Punjabi Vyaakarn, Patiala Publications.
4. Chander, Duni, 1964, A Punjabi Bhaasha Da Vyaakaran, Chandigarh Punjab
University.
5. Dulai, Narinder Kaur, 1990, A Pedogogical Grammer of Patiala, Indian Institute of
Language Studies.
6. Gill, H.S. & H.A. Gleason, 1969. A Reference Grammer of Punjabi, Patiala
Punjabi University.

Diploma in Punjabi For Foreign Students

2018-19,2019^20 ਅਤੇ 2020-21 ਸੈਸ਼ B bJh
Theory Paper 5 : Socio-Cultural Semiotics of Punjabi
Total Marks : 100 Pass Marks : 35
Internal Assesment : 25 Pass Marks : 09
External Examinantion : 75 Pass Marks : 26
Time : 3 Hrs
Section A
Social Profile of a Punjabi Village : Punjabi House, Caste and Professions 15 marks
Kinship terminology and Kinship system. 10 marks
Rites of Passage In Punjabi Society (Birth, Marriage and death ceremonies) 10 marks
Traditional Costumes and Food 10 marks
Section B
Belief-system of the People : Fairs and Festivals; Lohrk, Holi, Baisakhi, Diwali etc. 15 marks
Folk Dances of Punjab (Gidha, Bhangra) : Folk Song and Folk Games. 15 marks
Instructions for Paper setter/candidates
1. The question paper will cover each section from the entire syllabus
2. The question paper will consist of two sections A and B

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 3. The question paper will consist, short and Introductory questions from each part of
section A and B. (with internal choice) The candidats are required to attempt all
questions from each part of section A and B.
4. The paper setter should set the questions from each part of section A and B
according to the marks given to these sections.
Suggested Books
1. Buddha Prakah, 1966, Glimpses of Ancient Punjab, Punjabi University.
2. R.C. Temple, 1962, Legends of the Punjab, Patiala Law Department, Punjab.
3. Ibbetsong, 1970, Castes and Tribs of North India, Language Department, Punjab

Diploma in Punjabi For Foreign Students

2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 Session
Practical Paper 6 : From entire syllabus of theory paper 4 and 5
Total : 100 marks
Dictation : 40 marks
Viva : 60 marks