Study of Malayalam language and literature is part of the U.G. Curriculum of the Calicut University. In the revised semester pattern, the second language (Malayalam) component is renamed as common course 7. There are separate syllabi for B.A. /B.Sc, B.com and B.Sc (other pattern). The syllabi are designed in such a way that the students get a fair understanding of various genres of Malayalam literature and kerala culture. Ancient, medieval as well as modern phases of Malayalam literature are included in the syllabus. Fundamentals of Malayalam informatics is also part of the syllabus.