Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) 2007 M.Phil English RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND LITERARY THEORY - - Question Paper

M.PHIL. ENGLISH DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2007
PAPER-I RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND LITERARY THEORY

Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
ans 5 ques. choosing at lowest 2 ques. from every Unit.
All ques. carry equal marks

UNIT I
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

1. elaborate ‘thesis statement’, ‘working outline’ and final outline ?

2. what are the format of a research paper touching briefly on the mechanics of writing.

3. Write an essay on the fundamentals of Research

4. What is data collection ? elaborate its methods ?

5. Write short notes on any 4 of the subsequent.
a) The outline of thesis
b) The use of quotations
c) Manuscript and kind scripts
d) Abbreviations and reference words
e) Copyright
f) Bibliography
g) Plagiarism.

UNIT II
LITERARY THEORY

6. Comment on the influence of Existentialism, Symbolism, Expressionism, Naturalism on Modern Literature.

7. “Expressionism” is the writer’s highly sensitive, subjective, response, to the events of contemporary life –Discuss.

8. 1 of the radical influences on 20th century literature is the impact of Marxism as a series of class-struggles which binds its reflection in literature-Discuss.

9. explain the major modifications in literary criticism that helps the growth of literary theory.

10. Write short notes on any 4 of the subsequent :
a) Realism and Naturalism
b) Existentialism
c) Myth and symbol
d) Dadaism
e) Feminist criticism
f) Modernism
g) Literary theory
h) Symbolism

Earning:   Approval pending.