Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2006 M.Phil English Cultural Studies and Critical Theory - Question Paper

MPL-612    REG-03

M.Phil. DEGREE EXAMINATION-JUNE 2006.

English CULTURAL STUDIES AND CRITICAL THEORY

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Time : 3 hours    Maximum marks : 75

PART A (3 x 5 = 15 marks)

Answer any THREE of the following not exceeding

1 page.

1.    Define gender gap.

2.    Various themes of Science Fiction.

3.    A note on gendered T.V. commercials.

4.    Define Archetype.

5.    What are the four kinds of function I.A. Richard proposes?

PART B (4 x 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR of the following.

6.    Trace the History of mystery story.

7.    Why do women tolerate violence?

8.    Distinguish between Marxist Feminism and Radical Feminism.

9.    What are the basic concepts of the Freudian theory?

10.    Write a note on the major figures of the school of Existentialism.

11.    Explain deconstruction.

12.    Who are the major contemporary Marxist Critics?

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