Department of Gujarati


Research Activities - Gujarati Department



  1. Study of Medieval and Modern Gujarati Literature:
    Researching literary works from various periods, analyzing their themes, styles, and socio-cultural contexts.
  2. Linguistic Analysis of Gujarati Dialects:
    Investigating regional dialects, phonetics, and linguistic evolution within Gujarat.
  3. Translation Studies:
    Translating classical and contemporary Gujarati literature into other languages and vice versa, with critical analysis.
  4. Folklore and Oral Traditions Research:
    Documenting and analyzing folk stories, songs, proverbs, and oral histories prevalent in Gujarati culture.
  5. Comparative Literature Studies:
    Comparing Gujarati literary texts with works from other Indian and world literatures.
  6. Manuscript Preservation and Study:
    Cataloging, preserving, and critically editing old Gujarati manuscripts.
  7. Gujarati Drama and Theatre Research:
    Studying the evolution, themes, and performance practices of Gujarati drama.
  8. Cultural Studies through Literature:
    Examining how Gujarati literature reflects and influences cultural, religious, and social practices.
  9. Women's Writing in Gujarati Literature:
    Analyzing the contributions and themes of female Gujarati authors across different periods.
  10. Digital Archiving and E-literature Development:
    Creating digital archives of rare texts and exploring new forms of Gujarati e-literature.