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What is one of the course objectives regarding Renaissance drama?
What is one of the course objectives regarding Renaissance drama?
- To analyze modern literature
- To write original plays in contemporary style
- To understand the social conditions shaping theatre (correct)
- To memorize all plays written during the Renaissance
Which playwright is NOT mentioned as a significant contemporary of Shakespeare?
Which playwright is NOT mentioned as a significant contemporary of Shakespeare?
- John Webster
- Ben Jonson
- Harold Pinter (correct)
- Christopher Marlowe
What aspect of English Renaissance drama does the course aim to explain?
What aspect of English Renaissance drama does the course aim to explain?
- The role of women in the plays
- Its humor and comical elements
- The politics of contemporary drama
- The scope and breadth beyond Shakespeare (correct)
How does the course expect students to engage with language in literature?
How does the course expect students to engage with language in literature?
Which playwright's work is primarily focused on in Module 1?
Which playwright's work is primarily focused on in Module 1?
What is a key characteristic of Elizabethan and Jacobean London highlighted in the course?
What is a key characteristic of Elizabethan and Jacobean London highlighted in the course?
What is a prerequisite for the course?
What is a prerequisite for the course?
What type of drama forms are covered in the course?
What type of drama forms are covered in the course?
What is the focus of Module 2 in the course structure?
What is the focus of Module 2 in the course structure?
Which play is NOT attributed to William Shakespeare according to the content?
Which play is NOT attributed to William Shakespeare according to the content?
What are the total lecture hours for the entire course?
What are the total lecture hours for the entire course?
Which aspect of gender studies is emphasized in the course objectives?
Which aspect of gender studies is emphasized in the course objectives?
Who is the author of 'Duchess of Malfi'?
Who is the author of 'Duchess of Malfi'?
What is a significant part of the course outcome regarding gender studies?
What is a significant part of the course outcome regarding gender studies?
Which textbook is the latest edition among those listed?
Which textbook is the latest edition among those listed?
What is the prerequisite for this course?
What is the prerequisite for this course?
What is a major theme discussed in Robinson Crusoe?
What is a major theme discussed in Robinson Crusoe?
Which aspect does Gulliver's Travels satirize?
Which aspect does Gulliver's Travels satirize?
What narrative strategy is primarily employed in Tom Jones?
What narrative strategy is primarily employed in Tom Jones?
Which theme is central to Hard Times?
Which theme is central to Hard Times?
What is one philosophical theme explored in Tom Jones?
What is one philosophical theme explored in Tom Jones?
What does the concept of 'tabula rasa' refer to in Robinson Crusoe?
What does the concept of 'tabula rasa' refer to in Robinson Crusoe?
Which literary technique is used in the novels discussed to reflect social realities?
Which literary technique is used in the novels discussed to reflect social realities?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the English realist novel?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the English realist novel?
What is one of the objectives of the course on Diaspora Studies?
What is one of the objectives of the course on Diaspora Studies?
Which characteristic feature is associated with Diasporic Literature in English?
Which characteristic feature is associated with Diasporic Literature in English?
What type of literature is introduced in the Victim Diaspora module?
What type of literature is introduced in the Victim Diaspora module?
What is meant by 'hybridity' in the context of Diasporic Literature?
What is meant by 'hybridity' in the context of Diasporic Literature?
Which text is identified as a key textbook for the course?
Which text is identified as a key textbook for the course?
In the context of diasporas, what does 'diasporic re-possessions' refer to?
In the context of diasporas, what does 'diasporic re-possessions' refer to?
What is a common characteristic of the Postcolonial Diaspora module?
What is a common characteristic of the Postcolonial Diaspora module?
What are students expected to demonstrate after completing the course?
What are students expected to demonstrate after completing the course?
Which author wrote 'Swami and Friends'?
Which author wrote 'Swami and Friends'?
What is a primary objective of the course?
What is a primary objective of the course?
In which module is 'Toba Tek Singh' included?
In which module is 'Toba Tek Singh' included?
Which literary figure's work features Indian English poetry in the course?
Which literary figure's work features Indian English poetry in the course?
Which of the following texts discusses the theme of Indian independence?
Which of the following texts discusses the theme of Indian independence?
What genre does Orijit Sen's 'River of Stories' belong to?
What genre does Orijit Sen's 'River of Stories' belong to?
Which poet wrote 'Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S.'?
Which poet wrote 'Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S.'?
What is the total number of lecture hours for the course?
What is the total number of lecture hours for the course?
Study Notes
MA in English - Semester I Overview
- Department: English
- Programs: Master of Arts in English
- Core Courses: Fiction I, Shakespeare and his Contemporaries, Gender Studies, An Introduction to Indian Literature, Introduction to Diaspora Studies
Course: Fiction I
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Credit Structure: 4 Lecture hours, 0 Tutorial, 0 Practical, 4 Credits
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Prerequisite: English language competence at undergraduate level
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Objectives:
- Discuss key novelists and their contributions up to the 19th century
- Examine how fiction reflects and influences social and cultural realities
- Analyze narrative strategies employed in fiction
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Outcomes:
- Proficient in textual analysis methods
- Understanding of socio-cultural-economic impacts on fiction
- Knowledge of fiction's significance in literary history
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Modules:
- English Realist Novel: Focus on Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe; themes of colonialism, civilization vs. savagery, and divine providence.
- Menippean Satire: Analysis of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver’s Travels; explores relativism and satire's philosophical roots.
- Picaresque Novel: Study of Henry Fielding's Tom Jones; journey portrayal and human nature philosophy.
- Impact of Industrial Revolution: Charles Dickens' Hard Times focuses on 19th-century industrial England and dualities of reason vs. emotion.
Course: Shakespeare and his Contemporaries
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Credit Structure: 4 Lecture hours, 0 Tutorial, 0 Practical, 4 Credits
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Prerequisite: English language competence at undergraduate level
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Objectives:
- Familiarity with plays by major figures like Shakespeare, Marlowe, and Jonson
- Close reading of texts to understand Renaissance drama language
- Contextual understanding of social and political influences on theatre
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Outcomes:
- Analyzing character psychology in Elizabethan and Jacobean literature
- Recognition of the distinct socio-cultural aspects of Elizabethan London
- Broad understanding of English Renaissance drama beyond Shakespeare
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Modules:
- Elizabethan Drama: Introduction with Christopher Marlowe's Dr. Faustus; societal and thematic exploration.
- Jacobean Drama: Shakespeare's The Tempest; darker themes and elements of Jacobean theatre.
- Renaissance Drama: Ben Jonson's The Alchemist; interplay of politics and religious thoughts.
- Revenge Tragedy: Study of Shakespeare's Othello and Webster's Duchess of Malfi; investigation of revenge motifs.
Course: Gender Studies
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Credit Structure: 4 Lecture hours, 0 Tutorial, 0 Practical, 4 Credits
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Prerequisite: English language competence at undergraduate level
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Objectives:
- Explore the cultural constructs of gender
- Understand fundamental concepts within Women’s Studies
- Analyze gender roles and dynamics
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Outcomes:
- Insight into the discipline of Gender Studies
- Awareness of gender studies' evolution and methodologies
- Critical understanding of power relationships and body discourse
Course: An Introduction to Indian Literature
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Credit Structure: 2 Lecture hours, 0 Tutorial, 0 Practical, 2 Credits
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Prerequisite: English language competence at undergraduate level
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Objectives:
- Analyze selected texts of Indian Literature in English
- Understand postcolonial discourse and its impact
- Contextualize literary works within historical frameworks
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Outcomes:
- Overview of Indian Writing in English evolution
- Analysis of multiple Indian subjectivities represented in literature
- Appraisal of Indian cultural ethos through selected texts
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Modules:
- National Independence Movement: R.K. Narayan's Swami and Friends; themes of youth and independence.
- Short Stories: Study of Manto's Toba Tek Singh and Chugtai's Lihaaf.
- Indian English Poetry: Analysis of selected poems from Ezekiel, Mahapatra, Dai, and Kolatkar.
- Indian Graphic Novel: Introduction to graphic literature featuring Orijit Sen's River of Stories.
Course: Introduction to Diaspora Studies
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Credit Structure: 2 Lecture hours, 0 Tutorial, 0 Practical, 2 Credits
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Prerequisite: English language competence at undergraduate level
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Objectives:
- Understand implications of global migration and transnational settlement
- Study the diaspora narrative in relation to multiple identity issues
- Differentiate between various diasporic experiences
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Outcomes:
- Awareness of Diaspora and Migration literature
- Critical analysis of political and identity narratives within diaspora studies
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Modules:
- Diaspora & Transnationalism: Characteristics of Diasporic Literature; themes of nostalgia, alienation, and identity.
- Postcolonial Diaspora: Examining colonialism's impact through V.S. Naipaul’s A House for Mr. Biswas.
- Victim Diaspora: Study of Art Spiegelman's graphic novel The Complete Maus; themes of victimhood and identity.
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