Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) 2007-2nd Year Post Graduate Diploma Journalism (Oriya) ASSIGNMENTS AND MODEL S M.AENGLISH – -2008 - Question Paper

Note: ans any 2 ques.
1. discuss the process through which English gained support and consolidation in post-independent India.
2. To what extent may Toru Dutt be designated as the earliest Indian English woman writer?
3. explain the way in which Matangini has been characterized in Rajmohan’s spouse.
4. How does bilingualism influence the use of English in India? Illustrate with examples.
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PAPER 11 – AMERICAN NOVEL
Assignment No. 1
(Blocks one to 4)
To be submitted on or before 31-7-2008
Max. Marks: 30 Min. Marks: 12
Note: ans any 2 ques.
1. explain the background and qualities of Romanticism in America.
2. Evaluate Sister Carrie as a naturalist novel.
3. Comment on the use of narrative technique in The Great Gatsby.
4. Trace the circumstances leading to the death of Joanne Burden in Light in August.
PAPER 12
A SURVEY COURSE IN 20TH
CENTURY CANADIAN LITERATURE)
Assignment No. 1
(Blocks one to 4)
To be submitted on or before 31-7-2008
Max. Marks: 30 Min. Marks: 12
Note: ans any 2 ques.
1. Does Canada have a long history? How does geography shape the Canadian imagination?
2. elaborate the chief characteristics of 20th century Canadian poetry? Write an account Canadian nature poetry.
3. explain the main contribution of Margaret Lawrence and Margaret Atwood to Canadian fiction.
4. Who are the main characters in Tin Flute? Who emerges as the most arresting characters among these?
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ASSIGNMENTS
2007-2008
PAPER five – LITERARY CRITICISM AND THEORY
Assignment No. 2
(Block five onwards)
To be submitted on or before 31-8-2008
Max. Marks: 30 Min. Marks: 12
Note: ans any 2 ques.
1. What does superstructure stand for in Marxist criticism? Also consider whether literature is an important part of superstructure.
2. Analyse the components of Beauvoir’s thesis with reference to The 2nd Sex to indicate its strengths and limitations.
3. What do you understand by deconstruction? elaborate its limitations as a method of critical enquiry?
4. elaborate the 3 “psychic zones” in Freud’s theory?
PAPER six – AMERICAN LITERATURE
Assignment No. 2
(Block five onwards)
To be submitted on or before 31-8-2008
Max. Marks: 30 Min. Marks: 12
Note: ans any 2 ques.
1. Bring out the full significance of the title, “When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomed?”

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