Tamizhiyal Ayvukalum ceyarkai nunnarivum

Abstract

Tamil studies have traditionally evolved as a scientific tradition within the boundaries of language, literature, grammar, and history disciplines. However, social transformations, political ideologies, globalization, technological advancements, and media proliferation since the late 20th century have compelled Tamil studies to reorganize itself on new scientific platforms.This research article examines the evolutionary development of Tamil studies through a three-tier framework: traditional Tamil studies – modern Tamil studies – alternative Tamil studies. Furthermore, it elaborates in detail how Artificial Intelligence (AI), in conjunction with alternative forms such as digital Tamil studies, computational Tamil studies, socio-cultural studies, media Tamil studies, and transnational Tamil studies, transforms Tamil studies into a data-driven, predictive, and future-oriented scientific discipline.The study establishes that these alternative forms and AI do not reject tradition; rather, they function as forces that reinterpret tradition and revitalize Tamil studies on the global knowledge platform.