MA in English Fiction I Quiz
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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?

  • John Webster
  • Ben Jonson
  • Harold Pinter (correct)
  • Christopher Marlowe

    • 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?

    <p>By analyzing its creative use in exploring characters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which playwright's work is primarily focused on in Module 1?

    <p>Christopher Marlowe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of Elizabethan and Jacobean London highlighted in the course?

    <p>Its role as a unique socio-cultural phenomenon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prerequisite for the course?

    <p>English language competence of undergraduate level (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of drama forms are covered in the course?

    <p>Forms of drama and themes from the Renaissance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Module 2 in the course structure?

    <p>The dark form of drama in English literature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which play is NOT attributed to William Shakespeare according to the content?

    <p>The Alchemist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the total lecture hours for the entire course?

    <p>60 hours (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of gender studies is emphasized in the course objectives?

    <p>Cultural construction of masculinity and femininity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of 'Duchess of Malfi'?

    <p>John Webster (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant part of the course outcome regarding gender studies?

    <p>Identify strategies for the growth of gender studies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which textbook is the latest edition among those listed?

    <p>The Alchemist (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prerequisite for this course?

    <p>English language competence at the undergraduate level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major theme discussed in Robinson Crusoe?

    <p>Criticism of colonialism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect does Gulliver's Travels satirize?

    <p>Relativism and its implications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What narrative strategy is primarily employed in Tom Jones?

    <p>Picaresque elements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theme is central to Hard Times?

    <p>Socio-economic conditions in industrial England (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one philosophical theme explored in Tom Jones?

    <p>Fielding's philosophy of human nature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of 'tabula rasa' refer to in Robinson Crusoe?

    <p>The blank slate mind of humans at birth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary technique is used in the novels discussed to reflect social realities?

    <p>Narrative strategies and themes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of the English realist novel?

    <p>Focus on realistic depiction of society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the objectives of the course on Diaspora Studies?

    <p>To analyze diaspora narrative against various issues. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic feature is associated with Diasporic Literature in English?

    <p>Alienation and identification. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of literature is introduced in the Victim Diaspora module?

    <p>Graphic novels. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'hybridity' in the context of Diasporic Literature?

    <p>The blending of different cultural identities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which text is identified as a key textbook for the course?

    <p>A House for Mr.Biswas. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of diasporas, what does 'diasporic re-possessions' refer to?

    <p>The reclaiming and rewriting of cultural history. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of the Postcolonial Diaspora module?

    <p>Discussion on colonial oppression and escape. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are students expected to demonstrate after completing the course?

    <p>Awareness about Diaspora and Migration literature. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author wrote 'Swami and Friends'?

    <p>R.K. Narayan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary objective of the course?

    <p>To interpret selected literary texts of Indian Literature in English (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which module is 'Toba Tek Singh' included?

    <p>Short Stories (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary figure's work features Indian English poetry in the course?

    <p>Jayanta Mahapatra (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following texts discusses the theme of Indian independence?

    <p>Swami and Friends (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What genre does Orijit Sen's 'River of Stories' belong to?

    <p>Graphic Novel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which poet wrote 'Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S.'?

    <p>Nissim Ezekeil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of lecture hours for the course?

    <p>45 hours (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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

    • Credit Structure: 4 Lecture hours, 0 Tutorial, 0 Practical, 4 Credits

    • Prerequisite: English language competence at undergraduate level

    • 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

    • Outcomes:

      • Proficient in textual analysis methods
      • Understanding of socio-cultural-economic impacts on fiction
      • Knowledge of fiction's significance in literary history

    • 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

    • Credit Structure: 4 Lecture hours, 0 Tutorial, 0 Practical, 4 Credits

    • Prerequisite: English language competence at undergraduate level

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • Credit Structure: 4 Lecture hours, 0 Tutorial, 0 Practical, 4 Credits

    • Prerequisite: English language competence at undergraduate level

    • Objectives:

      • Explore the cultural constructs of gender
      • Understand fundamental concepts within Women’s Studies
      • Analyze gender roles and dynamics

    • 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

    • Credit Structure: 2 Lecture hours, 0 Tutorial, 0 Practical, 2 Credits

    • Prerequisite: English language competence at undergraduate level

    • Objectives:

      • Analyze selected texts of Indian Literature in English
      • Understand postcolonial discourse and its impact
      • Contextualize literary works within historical frameworks

    • Outcomes:

      • Overview of Indian Writing in English evolution
      • Analysis of multiple Indian subjectivities represented in literature
      • Appraisal of Indian cultural ethos through selected texts

    • 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

    • Credit Structure: 2 Lecture hours, 0 Tutorial, 0 Practical, 2 Credits

    • Prerequisite: English language competence at undergraduate level

    • Objectives:

      • Understand implications of global migration and transnational settlement
      • Study the diaspora narrative in relation to multiple identity issues
      • Differentiate between various diasporic experiences

    • Outcomes:

      • Awareness of Diaspora and Migration literature
      • Critical analysis of political and identity narratives within diaspora studies

    • 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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    Test your knowledge on the key concepts and themes from the Fiction I course in the MA in English program for Semester I. This quiz will help you assess your understanding of the literary works and critical approaches discussed in class. Prepare to engage with various aspects of fiction and enhance your analytical skills.

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