User:Odiabiswabidyalaya/sandbox

After independence, the state of Odisha has the pioneer distinction of the unique and first state of the Country, being established as a model state on linguistic basis. Besides, in ancient days, it was a hub of reputed world class universities. Considering this heritage and the culture of ancient universities, it was also expected to be the model state from education point of view. The latest amendment to the Constitution, changing the State &language Name of Odisha, has been the moral boost and there has been an outcry unlike other states for establishment of a Model Odia University. Hence it has been proposed to establish an Odia University under the joint venture of the State Government and Institute of Odia Studies and Research (IOSR), Bhubaneswar, with the following objectives: To provide Higher Education in Odia language leading to excellence and innovations in all branches of knowledge as may be deemed fit for Post Graduate and Research Degree levels. To provide high quality research and teaching for advancement of knowledge and its dissemination through research programmes undertaken in house by substantial number of full time and part time research scholars (PhDs, and Post Doctoral) in diverse disciplines. The University can invite Honoris Causa Degree holders to conduct research in agreed areas in consonance with the set objectives. To enable creation of the departments / faculties / institutions in unique and emerging areas of knowledge not being pursued by conventional or existing institutions in the state particularly in specific areas of study, research and training specially sponsored by Govt of the state, Central Govt or a corporate body under CSR to meet the strategic needs of the country or for the preservation of our cultural heritage. The proposed university will be comprised of following departments. The Department of Language Linguistics is the foundation of language and literature. There is no original Odia grammar texts and the available texts  are based on Sanskrit. Hence there is a persistent need for development of Odia phonetics phonology, morphology, morphophonemic, syntax, and semantics, semiotics preparing pedagogical grammars, comparative vocabulary, lexicon and language learning. The proposed department shall take care of the above basic requirements. The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies will deal with sciences including acoustic phonetics (Physics) and scientific discourses, aiming at interdisciplinary courses involving Mathematics, Astronomy, Management and Law with special reference to Odia language. The Department of Translation will have three major areas of operation, viz. Training, Research and Genuine translation. Even the most escalated Sarala Mahabharata and Dandi Ramayana await translation for proper presentation. The proposed department will take care of training aspects of the translators for translating  books of Odia literature into other languages and the vice versa. The Department of Manuscriptology will collect, preserve, edit and publish manuscripts, apart from training  people to read and copy palm leaf manuscripts. In collaboration with the Rashtriya Manuscript Mission, INTACH and State Museum it would undertake  research and training programmes. The Department of Odia Development would concentrate on the antiquity, development process of Odia language and literature, epigraphic development of Odia writing system, besides contemporary development of our language. It would study language families in the context of historical linguistics and cover the language used in all streams of  education, administration (Including Judiciary) and Mass communication. The Department of Tribal Studies will deal with the history, culture and the present picture of tribal pockets  of the state. The faculties, through Field Research, Teaching, Training, material Production and Publication would empower the individuals and community. They in collaboration with the Departments of linguistics and interdisciplinary studies will cover multilingualism, multiculturalism, and multi ethnicity, marginalized and endangered languages. Prasaranga (The Department of Publication and Extension) would disseminate knowledge to community through production and publication of books, journals and research reports. Digitized Library and Audio Visual Department will deal with the preparation and production of Audio Visual Multimedia and Interactive Contents for carrying knowledge to the communities. It shall assist in preparation of  documentaries on Heroes and Mythological Elements of multi-faceted  Odisha along with  fairs  and festivals of the state. It will undertake the job of providing Odia audio feed, like Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, to various programmes of infotainment channels like Discovery and NGC through DTH. Research Board will facilitate all major and minor research projects of the University, and organize conferences, seminars, of Local, National and International standards. It can take possession of the royal houses, palaces, heritage buildings in different parts of the state and the country, aiming at their preservation and upkeep.. Schools, Departments and Faculties The University will be free to create schools by brining departments together, like the School of Languages, and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies.>