Supplementary Obligatory Subjects
SO-01 Research Methodology (3)
It equips students with the theories and methods of learning and introduces them to systematic study and writing. Guidelines on conducting seminars and preparing dissertations, Library acquaintance, etc. are part of this course.
Dr. Saji Nellikunnel CST
Bibliography:
1. Blanpain, Kristin and Laffut, An. Academic Spoken English: A corpus Based Guide to Lectures, Presentations, Seminars and Tutorials. Leuven: Acco, 2009.
2. Blanpain, Kristin. Academic Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences – A Resource for Researchers. Leuven: Acco, 2008.
3. R. L. Trask. The Penguin Guide to Punctuation. London: Penguin Books, 1997.
4. Seech, Zachary. Writing Philosophy Papers. Wadsworth: Cengage Learning, 2009.
5. Turabin, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.
SO-02 Fides et Ratio (2)
The purpose of the course is to enable the students to have a healthy relationship between reason and faith.
Dr. Abraham Kottanallor CST
Bibliography:
1. John Paul II, Fides et Ratio, Rome, 1998.
SO-03 Language I Sanskrit (2)
In philosophy, religion and worship India move in Sanskrit; it is the ‘sine qua non’ for a student of ‘Darsanas’ to have a working knowledge of Sanskrit. It is laudable that Sanskrit is taught in Major Seminaries throughout India.
Fr. Joy Vayalil CST
Bibliography:
1. Saral Sanskrit Series 1 and 2 of Bharatheeya Vidya Bhavan, Kamadhenu, Mathrbhumi Pub.
SO-04 Language II Greek (2)
The elementary basics of Greek are taught in this course. This Course is envisaged to instill in the students a basic interest for a classical Language. The students are given ample information on basic grammar and pronunciation.
Dr. Baiju Kattikaran CST
Bibliography:
1. Mounce, William D. Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar. Michigan: Zondervan, 2003.
2. Boas, Evert Van Emde. The Cambridge Grammar of Classical Greek. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2009.
SO-05 Language III Latin (3)
As a classical language, Latin is taught in this institute. Students are expected to have basic knowledge about Latin.
Dr. Saji Nellikunnel CST
Bibliography:
1. Ebert, Melanie. Grammatik in Bildern Latein. Stuttgart, PONS Gmbh, 2017.
2. Glare, P. G. W., ed. Oxford Latin Dictionary. Oxford, 1982.
3. Plathottam, George. Latin Grammar and Exercises. Pala, St.Thomas Offset Press, 2018.
4. Woodcock, E. C. A New Latin Syntax. Bristol, 1985.
SO-06 Language IV General English
This is a brushing-up course in which a revision of Basic English Grammar is done. Here we deal in detail Parts of Speech (Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb, Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition, and Interjection), Tense: (Present, Past, Future) Active Voice and Passive Voice, Direct and Indirect Speech, Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs, Phrases and Clauses, Idioms, etc. this course is planned and arranged in such a way that the seminarians may improve skill of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Fr. Joy Vayalil CST
Bibliography:
1. Wren and Martin. High School English Grammar and Composition. New Delhi: S. Chand and Company Ltd., 2005.
2. John, George. IELTS and TOFEL made easy. Mavelikkara: 2017.
3. Murphy, Raymond. Intermediate English Grammar: Reference and Practice for South Asian Students. New Delhi: Cambridge University Press. 1994.
SO-07 Language V Advanced English (3)
This course of English language is relatively high level. It is designed to help the students become even better speakers and advanced
communicators. With this course, they will be able to understand structured and coherent texts and make more fluent communication. Here they learn how to use the gerund and infinitive in their various forms, and detailed use of adverbs, adjectives, pronouns, phrases, and clauses which are essential for the advanced level of English language.
Fr. Joy Vayalil CST
Bibliography:
1. Wren, P. C. and H. Martin, High School English Grammer and Composition, New Delhi: S. Chand & Company Ltd., 1988.