Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Vedan Song Added to Calicut University Syllabus
A song by Malayalam rapper Vedan is now part of the curriculum at Calicut University.
Students will study his song "Bhoomi Njan Vaazhunna Idam" next to Michael Jackson's famous song.
This module is part of a course in comparative literature for students studying Malayalam.
The study involves looking at the lyrics and performance styles.
Students from different areas of study can also choose this paper.
The decision to include the song happened at the end of May and will start this academic year.
Vedan's song, "Bhoomi Njan Vaazhunna Idam," included in Calicut University syllabus.
The song will be analyzed alongside Michael Jackson's "They Don't Care About Us."
The comparative literature module is for third-semester Malayalam degree students.
The assignment is part of a minor paper in comparative studies, but is optional.
The decision was made at a board meeting on May 31.
- Who
- Vedan and third-semester Malayalam degree students.
- What
- A song by Vedan is included in Calicut University's syllabus.
- When
- The decision was made on May 31.
- Where
- Calicut University.
- Why
- To study the song's lyrical expression and performance style through comparative analysis.
- Artist
- Vedan
- Song Title
- "Bhoomi Njan Vaazhunna Idam"
- University
- Calicut University
- Course
- Comparative Literature
- Module
- Third-semester Malayalam degree students
- Comparison
- Michael Jackson's "They Don't Care About Us"
