Gauhati University 2007 Post Graduate Diploma Journalism (Oriya) Literature and Social History - Question Paper

2007
ENGLISH
FIRST PAPER
Full Marks : 80
Time : three hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the ques.
New Syllabus
(Literature and Social History)
SECTION-A
1. Critically assess the relationship ranging from medieval life and religion,
and evaluate the role of faith in determining human conduct.
Or
Trace the history of printing and comment on its contribution in democratizing
Renaissance thought and culture.
2. Write a note on the impact of the Scientific Revolution in shaping
Enlightenment thought. 12
Or
Comment on the contribution of the French philosophical tradition in
developing the discourse of the Enlightenment. How did the . British respond
to the intellectual ferment in the continent?
3. What is Darwinism? Write a note on the influence of Darwinian thought on
English literature. 12
4. How did the 'crisis' of Empire speed up the process of decolonization? provide a
reasoned ans. 12
Or
Comment on the rise of English studies in the 20th century and assess the
factors responsible for its development.
5. How has the advent of contemporary Feminist thought affected the contours of
intellectual discourse in the twentieth century? 12
Or
Write a note on the intricate relationships among the media, popular culture
and globalization.
SECTION-B
6. Write short notes on any 5 of the following: 4×5=20
(a) The English Manor
(b) The Peasant's Revolt
(c) The University Wits
(d) Deism
(e) The Glorious Revolution
(f) Laissez- faire
(g) Cubism
(h) Scrutiny and F. R. Leavis
(i) McLuhan and Media Studies
(j) Orientalism

Earning:   Approval pending.