CICT to launch free online course to learn Tamil through Hindi

Why in news

The Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT) announced a free online course to teach Tamil through Hindi to enhance linguistic accessibility.

Background

The CICT in Chennai is launching a 90-episode online course with a final examination after four months.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyCICT: Central Institute of Classical Tamil is located in Chennai
• FactThe Tamil learning course consists of 90 episodes and a 4-month duration

For Mains

Q. Discuss how the promotion of classical languages through digital platforms can contribute to preserving India's cultural heritage while fostering linguistic inclusivity.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Digital democratization: Overcoming geographical barriers to access classical linguistic scholarship
• Linguistic preservation: Balancing the promotion of regional classical texts with modern pedagogical tools

Keywords: Linguistic diversity · Digital pedagogy · Cultural preservation · Language accessibility

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