BA English 2017 Onwards

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GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS),
SALEM – 636007
UG –SYLLABUS-UNDER CBCS
B.A ENGLISH LITERATURE
(For the candidates admitted from the academic year 2017 – 2018)
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B.A ENGLISH SYLLABUS COMMITTEE
(From the academic year 2017-2018)
1. Dr. V. KUNDHAVI CONVENER

2. Dr. P. MYTHILY MEMBER
3. Prof. T. GOVINDARAJAN MEMBER
4. Prof. K. NIRANJANA MEMBER
5. Prof. P. NITHYAKALYANI MEMBER
6. Prof. GEETHA RAJAGOPAL MEMBER
7. Dr. J. JAYAKUMAR MEMBER
GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), SALEM-636007.
UG UNDER CBCS B.A., ENGLISH LITERATURE

(For the candidates admitted from the academic year 2017-2018)
Course Exam Marks

Part Title of the Course Hrs Credits
Code Fee I.E S.E TOTAL
SEMESTER – I
1 17FTL01 Tamil Language Course – I 6 3 65.00 25 75 100

2 17FEL01 English Language Course – I 6 3 65.00 25 75 100
Core Course – I: Chaucer and
3 17UEL01 5 4 65.00 25 75 100
Elizabethan Age
Core Course – II: Indian Writing
3 17UEL02 5 5 65.00 25 75 100
in English
Allied Course – I: Social History
3 17AEL01 6 5 65.00 25 75 100
of England
Common Course: Value Based
4 17CBUVE 2 2 65.00 25 75 100
Education
Total Credits and Marks 30 22 600
SEMESTER – II
1 17FTL02 Tamil Language Course – II 6 3 65.00 25 75 100

2 17FEL02 English Language Course – II 6 3 65.00 25 75 100
Core Course – III: Milton and
3 17UEL03 5 4 65.00 25 75 100
Neoclassical Age
Core Course – IV: American
3 17UEL04 5 4 65.00 25 75 100
Literature
Allied Course – II: Literary
3 17AEL02 6 5 65.00 25 75 100
Forms and Terms
Common Course: Environmental
4 17CBENS 2 2 65.00 25 75 100
Studies
Course Exam Marks

SEMESTER – III
1 17FTL03 Tamil Language Course – III 6 3 65.00 25 75 100

2 17FEL03 English Language Course – III 6 3 65.00 25 75 100
Core Course – V: The Romantic
3 17UEL05 5 4 65.00 25 75 100
Age
Core Course – VI:
3 17UEL06 5 4 65.00 25 75 100
Commonwealth Literature
Allied Course – III: History of
3 17AEL03 5 5 65.00 25 75 100
English Literature (450 - 1700)
Non Major Elective Course – I:
4 17UNME1 1 2 65.00 25 75 100
Communicative English – I
Skill Based Elective Course – I:
4 17UELS1 2 2 65.00 25 75 100
Yoga for Human Excellence
SEMESTER – IV
1 17FTL04 Tamil Language Course – IV 6 3 65.00 25 75 100

2 17FEL04 English Language Course – IV 6 3 65.00 25 75 100
3 17UEL07 Core Course – VII: Victorian Age 5 3 65.00 25 75 100
Core Course – VIII: World
3 17UEL08 5 4 65.00 25 75 100
Classics
Allied Course – IV: History of
3 17AEL04 English Literature (1701 - 5 5 65.00 25 75 100
Present)
Non Major Elective Course – II:
4 17UNME2 1 2 65.00 25 75 100
Communicative English – II
Skill Based Elective Course – II:
4 17UELS2 2 2 65.00 25 75 100
Employable Skills
Common Course: Extension
5 17CBEXT _ 1 65.00 25 75 100
Activities
Course Exam Marks

SEMESTER – V
3 17UEL09 Core Course – IX: Shakespeare 5 4 65.00 25 75 100

Core Course – X: Twentieth
3 17UEL10 5 3 65.00 25 75 100
Century British Literature
Core Course – XI: Dalit
3 17UEL11 6 5 65.00 25 75 100
Literature
Core Course – XII: Introduction
3 17UEL12 5 4 65.00 25 75 100
to Literary Criticism
Major Based Elective Course – I:
3 17UELM1 5 5 65.00 25 75 100
Language and Linguistics
Skill Based Elective Course – III:
4 17UELS3 2 2 65.00 25 75 100
Grammar through Reading
Skill Based Elective Course – IV:
4 17UELS4 2 2 65.00 25 75 100
Introduction to Creative Writing
SEMESTER – VI
Core Course – XIII: Women’s

3 17UEL13 5 3 65.00 25 75 100
Writing
3 17UEL14 Core Course – XIV: Life Writing 6 4 65.00 25 75 100
Core Course – XV: E-Learning
3 17UEL15 5 5 65.00 25 75 100
and English Language Teaching
Core Course – XVI: Functional
3 17UEL16 5 5 65.00 25 75 100
English
Major Based Elective Course –
3 17UELM2 5 5 65.00 25 75 100
II: Children’s Literature
Skill Based Elective Course – V:
4 17UELS5 Journalism and Mass 2 2 65.00 25 75 100
Communication
Skill Based Elective Course – VI:
4 17UELS6 English for Competitive 2 2 65.00 25 75 100
Examinations
Credits and Marks Grand Total 140 4100

GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), SALEM-7
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
BRANCH XII – B.A ENGLISH LITERATURE
Max. Marks: 75 Time: 3 Hrs Course code:
SECTION – A
I. Choose the correct answer: (10x1=10marks)
II. Fill in the blanks: (10x1=10marks)
SECTION – B
III. Answer the following in about 200 words each: (5x5=25marks)
‘Either’ ‘or’ pattern and TWO questions from each unit. Students are expected to answer
FIVE questions.
SECTION – C
IV. Answer any three of the following in about 500 words each: (3x10=30marks)
One question from each unit will be asked. Out of FIVE the students should answer any
THREE questions.
SEMESTER I – CORE COURSE I
CHAUCER AND ELIZABETHAN AGE
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. Dr. J. JAYAKUMAR
COURSE CODE: 17UEL01 CREDITS: 4 HOURS: 5
Objectives:
 To introduce the students to the English literary background.

 To aid the students to understand the impact of the contributions of the pioneers of
British English Literature.
Learning Outcomes:
 Exposed to early English literature with special reference to transition from middle
English to the Elizabethan ethos.
 A deeper knowledge of the writers and their works.
Syllabus:
Unit I: Poetry
Ben Jonson – A Song to Celia

Surrey – Complaint of a Lover Rebuked
Wyatt – Farewell Love and All Thy Laws For Ever
Unit II: Poetry

Spenser – Prothalamion
Sidney – Desire! Though thou My Old Companion Art
Unit III: Prose

Bacon – Of Gardens, Of Studies
The Gospel according to St. Mark (Chapter II)
Unit IV & V: Drama

Marlowe – Dr Faustus
Tasks:
Reading of similar texts- Chaucer, Spenser, Sonneteers, Marlowe & Ben Jonson
Group Discussion - Is Faustus’ damnation tragic or act of justice?
Assignments:
Characteristics of Chaucer’s Poetry.

Wyatt & Surrey as Sonneteers.
Books Recommended:
E.T. Donaldson, Speaking of Chaucer (London,1970)

Elizabethan, Poetry: Lyrical and Narrative ed. G. Hammond (London, 1984,
Casebook series
Web Sources:
www.bartleby.com/258/63.html
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/.../farewell-love-and-all-thy-laws- for-ever
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/.../prothalamion-56d224a0e2feb
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/.../astrophil-and-stella-72-desire- though-thou-my-
old-companion-art
www.authorama.com/essays-of-francis-bacon-46.html
www.authorama.com/essays-of-francis-bacon-50.html
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%202
www.gutenberg.org/files/779/779-h/779-h.htm
classiclit.about.com/library/bl-etexts/
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CHAUCER AND ELIZABETHAN AGE
Model Question Paper
Max. Marks: 75 Time: 3 Hrs Course code: 17UEL01

Section – A
1. a. The central theme of Ben Jonson’s Song to Celia is ………….

b. Sir Thomas Wyatt, a young courtier of the court of Henry VIII was deeply influenced by
a) French Tradition b) Latin Tradition c) English Tradition d) Italian Tradition
2. a. ‘Farewell, love’ presents a quite __________ view of love.
b. Who has been called the poet’s poet?

a) Sidney b) Shakespeare c) Spenser d) Ben Jonson
5. Which Italian poet greatly influenced Sidney’s sonnets?
a) Giacomo da Lentini b) Giavanni Boccaccio c) Dante d) Francesco Petrarch
6. Bacon was born in __________.
7. How many books are there in the Bible?
a) 66 b) 60 c) 50 d) 46
8. At the beginning of the play, we learn that Faustus has impressive credentials as a
a) Knight b) Soldier c) Scholar d) Metallurgist
9. Doctor Faustus has a servant named __________.
a) Wagner b) Rafe c) Meme d) Pat
10. Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus is known for his
a) Subject matter b) Technique c) Sensitive Tragedy d) None

11. Chaucer’s ‘Fortune’ deals with __________
12. ‘Farewell, Love’ is a __________.
13. Prothalamion celebrates the marriage of his patron’s daughters of __________ on 8th
Nov., 1596.
14. ‘Prothalamion’ is written in the conventional form of a__________ song.
15. Bacon’s general conception of Essays was borrowed from__________.
16. William Tyndale translated the New Testament from __________.
17. The Tragic history of Doctor Faustus was written in __________ .
18. Dr. Faustus is a scholar from __________. .
19. ‘Doctor Faustus’ was written in __________.
20. The antagonist in Marlowe’s play ‘Dr. Faustus’ is __________.
Section – B
III. Answer the following questions in about 200 words each: (5x5=25marks)
21. a) What is the complaint of the lover on his lady love in Surrey’s poem?
(or)
b) Why does Wyatt give up his love?
22. a) Discuss Sidney’s concept of love with reference to the prescribed sonnet.
(or)
b) Bring out the imagery in Spenser’s Prothalamion

23. a) Enumerate Bacon’s view on Studies.
(or)
b) Illustrate Mark’s narrative style in his Gospel.
24. a) Is the play ‘Dr. Faustus’ damnation tragic or an act of justice? Discuss.
(or)
b) How does Faustus’ use of his magical powers correlate with his earlier desires and
plans?
25. a) Bring out the salient features of Marlowe’s tragedies.
(or)
a) Briefly give an account on the Characterization of Dr. Faustus.
Section - C
IV. Answer any THREE of the following essays in about 500 words: (3x10=30marks)
26. How does Ben Jonson dedicate his song to Celia?

27. Bring out the lyrical elements in Spenser’s Prothalamion.
28. Narrate an essay considering Bacon as the Father of English Essay.
29. Vividly illustrate on Marlowe’s contribution to English Literature.
30. Elucidate Marlowe’s play ‘Dr. Faustus’ as tragic history.
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SEMESTER I – CORE COURSE II
INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. K. GOMATHI
Objectives:
 To introduce the students to the Indian literary background.

 To aid the students to understand the impact of the Indian writers and their works.
Learning Outcomes:
 A literary Knowledge of Indian Literature with reference to the prescribed texts.

 An understanding of the past and contemporary Indian literary contributors.
Syllabus:
Unit I: Poetry
Rabindranath Tagore – Gitanjali Verse No. XI

Sarojini Naidu – Coromandel Fishers
A. K. Ramanujan – Small Scale Reflections on a Great House
MamtaKalia’s – Tribute to Papa
Unit II: Prose

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam – Orientation (from Wings of Fire)
Mahatma Gandhi – My Experiments with Truth (Part 5)
Unit III: Short Story

JhumpaLahiri – The Interpreter of Maladies (3rd short story)
RajiNarasimhan – Marriage of Bela
Unit IV: Drama

IndraParthasarathy – Legend of Nandan
Unit V: Fiction
R K Narayan – Swami and his Friends
Tasks:
Group reading of similar texts.
Discussion on varied Indian literary contributions.
Assignments:
Rabindranath Tagore’s Gitanjali as a representative of Indian aesthetics

Critically Analyze R. K. Narayanan’s Novel Swami and Friends.
Analyze the characters in Indira Parthasarathy’s play ‘Legend of Nandhan’.
Books Recommended:
Twenty Indian Poems – Edited by Arvind Krishna Mehrotra

Writing a Nation – An Anthology of Indian Journalism, Edited by Nirmala.
Web Sources:
tagoreweb.in/Render/ShowContent.aspx?ct=Verses&bi...
https://allpoetry.com/The-Coromandel-Fishers
https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/small-scale-reflections-on-a-great-house/
https://www.cse.iitk.ac.in/users/amit/.../kalia-1970-tribute-to-papa.html
books.jakhira.com/2015/01/wings-of-fire.html
www.mkgandhi.org/ebks/gandhiebooks.htm
https://sites.google.com/.../ebook-pdf/PDF_Online_Interpreter_of_Maladies
__Read_Unlimited_eBooks_and_Audiobooks__By_Jhumpa_Lahiri....
nla.gov.au/anbd.bib-an2898450
bishnupurhighschool.weebly.com/.../r._k._narayan_swami_and_friends.pdf
www.indianetzone.com
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INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH
Max Marks:75 Time: 3 Hrs Course code: 17UEL02
Section – A
I. Choose the correct answer : (10x1=10 marks)
1. ‘Coromandel Fishers’ is a typical Indian __________.
a). folk- song b). lyric c). epic d). elegy
2. God can be found in the __________.
a). The temple b). with the worker c). one's inner self d). none
3. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam is born in __________.
a). Delhi b). Kolkatta c). Chennai d). Rameswaram
4. The Story of ‘My Experiments with Truth’ is the autobiography of __________.
a). Mohandas K. Gandhi b). Jawaharlal Nehru c). Indira Gandhi d). Rajeev Gandhi
5.JhumpaLahiri has published her book ‘Interpreter of Maladies’ in __________.
a). 1999 b). 1988 c). 1989 d). 1998
6. Who wrote the short story ‘The Marriage of Bela’?
a). R. K. Narayan b). RajiNarasimhan c). Raja Rao d). GirishKarnad
7. The Legend of Nandan drama deals with __________ century.
a). 8th b). 7th c). 6th d). 5th
8. C.T. Indra has translated the play ‘The Legend of Nandan’ from __________ language.
a). Tamil b). Kannada c). Malayalam d). Telugu
9. ‘Malgudi school days’ is a slightly abridged version of __________.
A). Swami and Friends b). Friends and Swami c). The Bachelor of Arts d). The English
Teacher
10. __________ is R. K. Narayanan’s brother.
a). Lakshman b). Samuel c). Sankar d). Somu
II. Fill in the blanks: (10x1=10 marks)
11. ‘Small scale reflection on a great house’ can be compared with V.S. Naipaul's master
piece __________.
12. MamtaKalia does want to be like __________.
13. The high priest of Rameswaram temple is __________.
14. The judge who hesitated to impose harsher punishment to Gandhiji is __________.
15. Mr. Kapasi is a __________.
16. Harimotune disliked the quality of his attention to __________.
17. Indira Parthasarthy's play __________ is translated as ‘The Legend of Nandan’.
18. Indira Parthasarthy received the prestigious Padma Shri Award in the year __________.
19. __________ is the first novel in the R. K. Narayan’s trilogy.
20. R. K. Narayan's fictional town is called __________.
Section-B
III. Answer all the questions in about 200 words each: (5x5=25)
21. a). What is the work assigned to the sons- in- law at the Great House?
(Or)
b). Discuss the theme of the poem ‘Tribute to Papa’.
22. a). Give a brief note of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's childhood days.
(Or)
b). Describe how Gandhiji is consider as a hero to Indian people.
23. a). Sketch the character of Mrs Das.
(Or)
b). Sketch the character of Bela.
24. a). Explain the clash between high and low caste Hindu in the play ‘The Legend of
Nandan’
(Or)
b). Sketch the character of Nandan.
25. a). Sketch the character of Mani.
(Or)
b). Sketch the character of Swaminathan.
Section- C
IV. Answer any THREE of the following in about 500 words each: (3x10=30)
26. Narrate the nostalgic memories of A. K. Ramanujan in the poem ‘Small Scale reflection
on a Great House’.
27. Illustrate A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's Orientation in life.
28. Elucidate the main theme in the story ‘The Interpreter of Maladies’.
29. Analyse the sociologists view points on the caste system in the play ‘The Legend of
Nandan’.
30. Describe the innocent moments of their lives in ‘Swami and Friends’.
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SEMESTER I – ALLIED COURSE I
SOCIAL HISTORY OF ENGLAND
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. K.GOMATHI
COURSE CODE: 17AEL01
CREDITS:5
HOURS:6
Objectives:
 To introduce students to the social, political, historical and economical conditions
which was seen during different periods of England.
 It enables students to have a better understanding of literary works.
Learning Outcomes:
 Exposure to how history, psychology, technology, politics and social aspects connect
with literature.
 Understanding of different movements, revolutions, scientific and technological
innovations.
SYLLABUS:
UNIT 1
 The Renaissance
 The Reformation and the Counter Reformation
UNIT 2
 Puritanism
 Colonial Expansion
UNIT 3
 The Age of Queen Anne
 Hanoverian England
 The Industrial Revolution
 The Agrarian Revolution
 The American War of Independence
UNIT 4
 The Effects of French Revolution
 The Victorian Age
 The Reform Bill
 The Development of Transport and Communication.
UNIT 5
 The Two World Wars
 Social Security and the Welfare State
 Trade Unionism
 Origin and Development of Political Parties
TASK:
 The Political and Social aspects of contemporary England.
ASSIGNMENT:
 Industrial and French Revolution
 The two world wars.
Books Recommended:
1. G. Xavier- An Introduction to the Social History of England.
2. G. M. Trevelyan- The English Social History, London.
3. Padmaja Ashok- The Social History of England
WEB SOURCES:
xuphol.com/social-history-of-england-by-xavier-pdf-free-download
www.bookyards.com/en/book/details/14845/ HYPERLINK
www.ocf.berkeley.edu/stonerjw/brit_his.html
www.Libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk.com
www.brookes.ac.uk
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SOCIAL HISTORY OF ENGLAND
Max. Marks: 75 Time: 3 Hrs Course code:
17AEL01
SECTION - A
I. Answer the following:
(10x2=20marks)
1. a) The term Renaissance means __________.
a) Rebirth b) Rethink c) Revival d) Renewal
b) The Term __________ refers to the great religious movement of the 16th century.
2. a)Who invented the first printing press?
a) John Gutenburg b) William Caxton c) William Blake d) John Caxton
b) According to __________ Puritanism was the religion of all those wished to purify the
rituals of the established church from the taint of Roman Catholicism
3. a)__________ made several attempts to establish colonies
a) Sir Walter Raleigh b) Sir Walter Scott c) William Caxton d) John Gutenburg
b)The age of Puritanism may be roughly defined as the century following the __________.
4. a) In 1681, Charles II gave William Penn a Quaker, a large tract of land west of the
__________.
a) Thames River b) Delaware river c) Guinea coast d) Western coast
b) The word __________ has the connotation of suddenness and violence
5. a) In __________ England declared war against French Revolution.
a) 1790 b) 1791 c) 1792 d) 1793
b) Agararian Revolution is also called as_________ .
6. a)__________ became emperor in May 1804.
a) Napoleon b) Stalin c) Charles d) Edward
b). Queen Anne ruled England from __________.
7. a) On 20th June, 1837 who became the Queen of England?
a) Mary b) Anne c) Victoria d) Elizabeth
b) The __________ age was the period of remarkable progress in physical, as well as medical
science.
8. a) The Second World War commenced in __________.
a) 1936 b) 1937 c) 1938 d) 1939
b) __________ started with a breaking open of the state prison “Bastille” on 14th July
9.a) First World War came to an end in __________.
a) 1916 b) 1918 c) 1920 d) 1922
b) The First World War started from __________.
10. a) Trade Unionism became active in __________.
a) 1950s b) 1960s c) 1970s d) 1980s
b).The Second World War came to an end in __________.
SECTION – B
II. Answer the following questions in about 200 words each: (5x5=25
marks)
11. a) Write a short note on Reformation.
(Or)
b) Briefly give an account on Counter Reformation.
(Or)
b) Briefly give an account on the colonial expansion
13. a) Write a brief note on ‘The Agrarian Movement’.
(Or)
b) Write a short note on Hanoverian England.
14. a) Briefly give an account on the development of transport and communication.
(Or)
b) Write a short note on the reform bill.
15. a) Write a short note on the two world wars.
(Or)
b) Write a brief note on social security and welfare state.
SECTION - C
III. Answer any three of the following in about 500 words each:
(3X10=30marks)
16. Write an essay on the salient features of Renaissance period.
17. Discuss in detail about the colonial expansion.
18. Write a detailed note On ‘The American War of Independence’.
19. Explain in detail ‘The French Revolution’.
20. Write a detailed note on Trade Unionism.
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SEMESTER II – CORE COURSE III
MILTON AND NEOCLASSICAL AGE
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. Dr. R. SHEELA BANU

Objectives:
 To introduce the students to John Milton and Neo-Classical Age.

 To expose the students to understand the socio-cultural and literary background of the
contributions of Milton and his contemporaries.
Learning Outcomes:
 Exploration of the rigid religious practice of the puritans as portrayed in literature.

 Understand the verge of modernism during the neoclassical age.
Syllabus:
Unit I & Unit II:
John Milton – Paradise Lost Book IV
George Herbert – The Pulley

John Donne – The Broken Heart
Unit III: Prose

Sir Richard Steele – Of the Club
Joseph Addison – Will Wimble
Unit IV: Drama

Oliver Goldsmith – She Stoops to Conquer
Unit V: Fiction
Jonathan Swift- Part II of Gulliver’s Travels - Voyage to Brobdingnag
Tasks:
Group Activity- Reading of similar poems of Milton, Donne.
Assignments:
John Milton’s Paradise Lost Book IV
John Donne as a Metaphysical poet.
Books Recommended:
Sanders, Andrew. The Short Oxford History of English Literature, Oxford: OUP, 2004
Widdowson, Peter . The Palgrave Guide to English Literature and its Contexts 1500-
2000.
Web Sources:
https://www.dartmouth.edu/~milton/reading.../pl/book_4/text.shtml
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44370/the-pulley
www.history1700s.com/etext/html/pdf/sstcq.pdf
www.gradesaver.com/gullivers.../e-text/part-ii-a-voyage-to-brobdingnag
http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/neoclassical-literature-definition-
characteristics-movement.html
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MILTON AND NEOCLASSICAL AGE

Max. Marks: 75 Time: 3 Hrs Course Code: 17UEL03
SECTION – A
I. Choose the correct answer: (10x1=10 marks)
1. When Satan lands in Eden, he disguises as a __________.
a) eagle b) vulture c) cormorant d) dove
2. Eve was made out of __________.
a) God b) Adam c) Satan d) The Tree of Life
3. ‘The Pulley’ narrates the __________.
a) the creation of man b) the destruction of man c) the sin of man d) the pride of man
4. According to Donne, a man who in love is __________.
a) insipid b) intellectual c) intrepid d) insane
5. Sir Roger de Coverley is a __________.
a) Lord b) Baronet c) Duke d) Knight
6. The country-fellow brought Sir Roger a huge __________.
a) hen b) crab c) fish d) prawn
7. In the play ‘She Stoops to Conquer’, Kate Hardcastle pretends to be a __________ in order
to judge her suitor Marlow's true character.
a) bar maid b) servant maid c) nurse d) handmaid
8. Oliver Goldsmith’s play ‘She Stoops to Conquer’ is a
a) Comedy b) Tragedy c) Tragic Comedy d) Romantic Comedy
9. Gulliver returns to the sea in a ship named __________.
a) Adventure b) Angel c) Arbuthnot d) Adrienne
10. In Brobdingnag, the grass is more than __________ metres tall.
a) 10 b) 20 c) 30 d) 40
11. __________ is the tallest of the trees in the Garden of Eden.

12. Disguised as a __________, Satan whispers in to Eve’s ear when she is asleep.
13. George Herbert’s poem ‘The Pulley’ portrays the relationship between __________ and
man.
14. According to Donne, love can __________ ten men.
15. Sir Roger’s singularities proceed from his __________.
16. Will Wimble is very famous for finding out a __________.
17. Initially the play ‘She Stoops to Conquer’ was titled as __________ of a night.
18. In 1778 __________ wrote a loose sequel to the play ‘She Stoops to Conquer’ under the
title ‘Tony Lumpkin in Town’.
19. Glumdalclutch is the farmer’s __________.
20. The ladies at court treat Gulliver like a __________.
SECTION – B
III. Answer all the questions in about 200 words each:(5x5=25)
21. a) Briefly describe Satan’s feelings when he lands in the Garden of Eden.
(or)
b) Give an account of the life of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
22. a) Comment on the spiritual element in the poem The Pulley.
(or)
b) Briefly summarize the poem The Broken Heart.
23. a) Write a brief note on any two members of the Spectator Club.
(or)
b) Write a note on the character of Will Wimble.
24. a) Sketch the character of Tony Lumpkin.
(or)
b) Write a short note on Constance Neville.
25. a) Narrate Gullliver’s experience in the farmer’s house.

(or)
b) Summarise Gulliver’s discussions with the king.
SECTION – C
26. Write an essay on the grand style of Milton with reference to Paradise Lost Book IV.
27. Explain the metaphysical elements in Donne’s The Broken Heart.
28. What do you know about the Spectator Club.
29. Explain in detail the play She Stoops to Conquer as a Sentimental comedy.
30. Write an essay on Gulliver’s experiences in Brobdingnag.
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SEMESTER II – CORE COURSE IV
AMERICAN LITERATURE
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. P. NITHYA KALYANI
Objectives:
 To expose the students to a broad spectrum of American Literature.

 To gain a greater understanding of the English Language and American culture.
Learning Outcomes:
 Knowledge about the philosophical writings of the American writers.

 Understand the innovative techniques of the writers.
Syllabus:
Unit I: Poetry
Emerson – Brahma
Emily Dickinson – Success is Counted Sweetest
Robert Frost – Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Walt Whitman – O Captain! My Captain!
Unit II: Prose

Thoreau – Reading (Chapter 3 from Walden Essays)
Abraham Lincoln – Gettysburg Speech
Unit III: Short Story

Eudora Welty – A Worn Path
Isaac Asimov – Robbie
Unit IV: Drama

Eugene O’ Neil – The Hairy Ape
Unit V: Fiction
Mark Twain – The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Tasks:
Speaking skills - Speeches of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, etc.
Assignments:
Characteristics of American poetry.
Origin and development of American Literature.
Books Recommended:
Anthology of American literature,W. W. Norton & Company books, Publications ,

1979.
Web Sources:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/.../brahma-56d225936127b
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/.../success-is-counted-sweetest-112
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/.../stopping-by-woods-on-a-snowy- evening
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/.../o-captain-my-captain
https://wwnorton.com/college/history/.../HDThoreau-Walden-1854.pdf
www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/speeches/gettysburg.htm
xroads.virginia.edu/~drbr/ew_path.html
https://www.ttu.ee/public/m/mart-murdvee/.../Isaac_Asimov_-_I_Robot.pdf
www.eoneill.com/texts/ha/contents.htm
www.planetpublish.com/wp.../The_Adventures_of_Tom_Sawyer_NT.pdf
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_literature.com
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AMERICAN LITERATURE

SECTION - A
1. Emerson’s poem Brahma alludes to __________ mythology.
a) Hindu b) Muslim c) Christian d) Jewish
2. Emily Dickinson’s Success is Counted Sweetest consists of
a) Two Quatrains b) Three Quatrains c) Four Quatrains v) Five Quatrains
3. What book does Thoreau keep on his table throughout the summer?
a) The Iliad b) The Dialogues c) The Aeneid d) The Odyssey
4. Abhraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg’s Speech appeared in

a) 1863 b) 1864 c) 1865 d) 1866
5. The protagonist in Eudora Welty’s short story ‘A Worn Path’ is __________.
a) Phoenix Jackson b) Anne Jackson c) Emily Jackson d) Maria Jackson
6. Isaac Asimov’s short story ‘Robbie’ was first published under the title
a) Strange Men b) Strange Boy
c) Strange Robot d) Strange Playfellow
7. In scene 6 of the play ‘The Hairy Ape’, the prison is located in
a) Blackguard’s Island b) Cook’s Island c) Blackwell’s Island d) Lover’s Island
8. How does O’ Neil describe Yank’s eyes in scene 5 of the play ‘The Hairy Ape’?
a) Resentful b) Angry c) Hateful d) All seeing
9. What superstitious item do Tom and Huck carry to the graveyard?
a) A Cross b) Marbles c) A Dead Cat d) Bible
10. Mark Twaine’s ‘Tom Sawyer’ was written in the year __________
a) 1859 b) 1861 c) 1876 d) 1877
11. The poem ‘O Captain! My Captain’ is classified as a __________.
12. Robert Frost’s poem ‘Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening’ ends in __________
note.
13. Thoreau’s essay ‘Reading’ is taken from __________ essays.
14. The Gettysburg speech was delivered by __________.
15. Isaac Asimov’s short story ‘Robbie’ was first appeared under this name in his collection
titled ‘I, __________‘.
16. The historical place referred in ‘A Worn Path’ is __________.
17. In the play ‘The Hairy Ape’, all the men in the fireman’s forecastle are dressed in
__________.
18. The Voices in the play ‘The Hairy Ape’ say they are going to __________ after hell.
19. Before Becky Thatcher, Tom was engaged to __________.
20. In ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’, the knife found in the murder scene belongs to
__________.
SECTION - B
III. Answer all the questions in about 200 words each: (5x5=25marks)
21. a) Explain the Hindu philosophy in ‘Brahma’.
(or)
b) Bring out the philosophy in Frost’s poem.
22. a) How does Thoreau depict his taste for reading?
(or)
b) Write a short note on Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg speech.
23. a) Bring out the major theme in Isaac Asimov’s short story ‘Robbie’.
(or)
b) Sketch the character of Beneatha.
24. a) Briefly give an account on Yank.(or)
b) Bring out the salient features of Eugene O’ Neil’s plays.
25. a) Critically analyze Mark Twain’s ‘Tom Sawyer’?.
(or)
b) Justify Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer as a bildungsroman novel.
SECTION-C
IV. Answer any THREE questions in about 500 words: (3x10=30marks)
26. Critically appreciate Emily Dickinson’s poems with its varied themes.
27. Elucidate Abraham Lincoln’s ‘Gettysburg address’.
28. Explain Isaac Asimov’s short stories ‘Robbie’ as example of science fiction.
29. How does O’Neil depict the psychological conflict in his play?
30. Describe in detail the adventures of Tom Sawyer.
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SEMESTER II – ALLIED COURSE II
LITERARY FORMS AND TERMS
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF.
COURSE CODE: 17AEL02 CREDITS: 5 HOURS: 6
Objectives:
 To expose the students to the different literary forms.

 To make the students appreciate the beauty of literary works.
Learning Outcomes:
 Explore the elements of different genres of literature.

 The student becomes socially conscious and develops in them a lot of human values.
Syllabus:
Unit I: Poetry
Origin and Development of Poetry

Classification of Poetry – Subjective and Objective
The Ballad, The Epic, The Ode
Terms: Metaphor, Allusion, Blank Verse, Simile.
Unit II: Poetry
1. The Heroic Couplet, Terza Rima, Spenserians Stanza.

2. The Sonnet, Elegy, Dramatic Monologue.
Terms: Metre, Rhyme Imagery, Allegory, Paradox, Onomatopoeia, Oxymoron, Platonic Love.
Unit III: Prose

Origin of the Prose, Essay, Short Story, Biography, Autobiography, Satire,
Terms:Epigram, Ambiguity, Imagery, Irony.
Unit IV: Drama
Origin of Drama, Morality and Miracle Plays, Comedy, Tragedy, One Act-Play, Anti-
Sentimental Comedy.
Terms: Three Unities, Aside, Tragic Flaw, Climax, Dramatic Irony, Soliloquy, The Interlude,
Melodrama, Prologue, Round Character, Flat Character, Poetic Justice.
Unit V: Fiction
Origin of Novel, Historical Novel, Picaresque Novel, Detective Novel, Social Novel,
Scientific Fiction, Travelogue.
Terms: Stream of Consciousness, Retribution and Redemption, Nemesis.
Tasks:
Quiz competition
Assignments:
Origin and Development of Poetry

Origin and Development of Fiction
Books recommended:
B. Prasad: A background top the study of English literature – MacMillan.

M.H. Abram’s: a glossary of literary terms- MacMillan.
Web Sources:
www.ohio.edu/people/hartleyg/ref../abrams_mh.pdf
www.uv.es/fores/The_Routledge_Dictionary_of_Literary_Terms.pdf
www.Glossary_of_Literary_Terms_prose.pdf.com
mycampus.nationalhighschool.com/.../iText/ebook/.../0.../liteterm.pdf
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LITERARY FORMS AND TERMS

Max. Marks: 75 Time: 3 Hrs Course code: 17AEL02
SECTION - A

1. Poetry is an
a) Imaginative expression of life b) outcome of reality
c) mirror of life d) reflection of reality
2. In subjective poetry the subject matter is supplied by the
a) poet’s own thoughts and feelings b) thoughts and feelings of a group of people
c) biography of the writer d) literary knowledge of the writer
3. The heroic couplet consists of Iambic pentameter‘s
a) Two b) three c) four d) five
4. The sonnet is the origin of
a) Greek b) Italy c) Germany d) French
5. The two Roman writers considered as originators of the essay they are
a) Cicero and Seneca b) Wordsworth and Coleridge
c) Plato and Aristotle d) Addison and Steele
6. Satirist uses __________as a device to mock at people.
a) wit b) irony c) paradox d) personification
7. Tragedy is dealing with the situation of
a) Happiness b) sadness c) boredom d) villainity
8. One-Act plays has __________ plot.
a) single b) dual c) three d) five
9. Historical novel is the imaginative reconstruction of the
a) present b) past c) future d) none of the above
10. Social novels aim at
a) social reform b) reform of an individual’s life c) cultural reform d) political reform

11. Allusion is a __________.
12. Simile is a __________.
13. Allegory is a __________ prose or verse.
14. Oxymoron is a figure of speech n which two __________ words or phrase presented in a
single expression.
15. Soliloquy is referred to _________.
16. __________ element is essential in the 19th century melo-drama.
17. Steam of consciousness presents a character’s __________ process.
18. Retribution is a __________ deeds.
19. Redemption refers to __________.
20. The term nemesis denotes __________.
SECTION - B
III. Answer the following in about 200 words: (5x5=25)
21. a) Subjective and objective poetry?
(or)
b) The epic and the ode
22. a) Sonnet.
(or)
b) Allegory.
23. a) biography and auto-biography.
(or)
b) Scientific fiction.
24. a)Morality and miracle plays.
(or)
b) Dramatic irony and soliloquy.
25. a) Travelogue.
(or)
b) Steam of consciousness.
SECTION - C
IV. Answer any three of the following essays in about 500 words each: (3x10=30)
26. Classify the traits of the different kinds of poetry.

27. What are the salient features of an Epic?
28. Bring out the difference between biography and auto-Biography.
29. Write an essay on the origin and development of Drama.
30. Consider the novel as a pocket theatre.
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SEMESTER III – CORE COURSE V
THE ROMANTIC AGE
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. K. NIRANJANA
OBJECTIVES:
 To familiarize the students with the writers of Romantic Age
 To make students enjoy the beauty of Nature as expounded by the Romantic poets
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
 Students would have acquired the aesthetic quotient to admire the beauty of Nature.
 They would learn to protect nature and save the earth.
Syllabus:
Unit I: Poetry
William Wordsworth: Tintern Abbey
Shelley : Ode to Skylark
Unit II: Poetry

Coleridge: Ode to Dejection
Keats: La Belle Dame Sans Merci
Unit III: Prose

Charles Lamb – 1. New Year’s Eve, 2. Chimney Sweepers
Unit IV: Prose

William Hazlitt: On Going a Journey
Unit V: Fiction
Jane Austen: Sense and Sensibility
Tasks:
Group Activity: Appreciation of similar poems of Wordsworth; Keats; Shelley
Assignments:
Wordsworth’s development of Nature in his Poetry.
Keats as a sensuous poet.
Supernatural element in Coleridge’s poetry.
Jane Austen’s portrayal of the Victorian society.
Books Recommended:
 The Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb, Ernest Rhys, Augustine BirrellPublisher:
J.M.DentLondon1917.
 English Romantic Poetry: An Anthology by Stanley Appelbaum (Editor). Dover 1960
Web Sources:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/.../lines-composed-a-few-miles- above-
tintern-abbey-on-revisiting-the-banks-of-the-wye-during-a-t...
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45146/to-a-skylark
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/.../la-belle-dame-sans-merci-a- ballad
https://www.thoughtco.com/new-years-eve-by-charles-lamb-1690273
www.angelfire.com/nv/mf/elia1/chimney.htm
www.blupete.com/Literature/Essays/Hazlitt/.../GoingJourney.htm
www.gutenberg.org/files/161/161-h/161-h.htm
https://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/nael/romantic/review/summary.htm
http://www.bartleby.com/145/ww177.html
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THE ROMANTIC AGE

Section – A
1. Wordsworth visitedTintern Abbey after __________ years.

a). five b). two c). three d). ten
2. The Urn is described as a __________.
a). Historian b). philosopher c). poet d). artist
3. Christabel praises __________ for rescuing Geraldine from danger.
a). the Virgin Mary b). Father c). Mother d). Sir Leoline
4. The skylark flies like a __________.
a). Cloud of fire b). cloud of smoke c). cloud of joy d). cloud of thought
5. Lamb says Marriage is a __________.
a). Monopoly b). democracy c). gambling d). bliss
6. Lamb says “I am a lover of species”. Species means __________.
a). human beings b). plants c). robots d). animal
7. One of the pleasantest things in the world is
a). dreaming b). going a journey c). writing d). flying
8. There is a feeling of __________ in youth.
a). eternity b). joy c). mortality d). sorrow
9. The Dashwood sisters live in all of these places except __________.
a). Delaford b). Cleveland c). Allenham d). Barton
10. _________ studies at Oxford
a. John Willoughby b. Edward Ferras c. Henry Dashwood d. Mrs. Palmer
11. Wordsworth enjoyed Nature along with his __________.

12. The Urn’s message to mankind is “Beauty is __________”.
13. Sir Leoline’s frequent saying is “Each matin bell-knells us back to __________”
14. The skylark has never known love’s __________.
15. The young children are like the __________ in the hands of the giant.
16. Lamb confesses that he does not have any __________ for the Jews
17. De Quincey’sacademic passion was __________.
18. As infants smile and sleep we are rocked in the cradle of __________.
19. Willoughby confesses to __________ at the end of the novel.
20. Marianne’s greatest talent is __________.
Section – B
21. a) Explain how Wordsworth realized that “nature never betrayed the heart that loves
her”.
(or)
b) How does Keats describe the young lover’s love?
22. a) Write a paragraph on the conclusion of Part-I of ‘Christabel’.
(or)
b) Comment on the joyful song of the skylark.
23. a) What is Lamb’s view of children in the essay A Bachelor’s complaint on Married
People
(or)
b) What is Lamb’s perception about the Jews?
24. a) State the preliminary confessions of De Quincey.
(or)
b) Why does Hazlitt say that life is a strange gift?
25. a) Discuss the role of Margaret in ‘Sense and Sensibility’.
(or)
b). Comment on the social phenomenon focused in ‘Sense and Sensibility’.
Section – C
IV. Answer ANY THREE of the following questions in about 500 words: (3x10=30marks)
26. Write an essay on William Wordsworth’s veneration of Nature.
27. Elucidate John Keats’ poem ‘La Belle Dame Sans Merci’.
28. Discuss the style of Lamb’s essays.
29. What does Hazlitt propound in his essay ‘On going a journey’?
30. Austen’s novel deals with the merits and demerits of intimate relationships. Substantiate.
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SEMESTER III – CORE COURSE VI
COMMONWEALTH LITERATURE
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. Dr. P. MYTHILY
Objectives:
 To acquaint students with the literatures other than British and American
 To make students empathize with the Post-Colonial stance
Learning Outcomes:
 The students would have developed empathy for the victims of various social,
political and economic forces.
 They would be wary of the multiple discriminations prevalent in the society.
Syllabus:
Unit I: Poetry
Michael Dei-Anang: Africa Speaks

Judith Wright: Niggers Leap, New England
Unit II: Poetry

Gabriel Okara: The Mystic Drum
Margaret Atwood: This is a Photograph of me
Unit III: Prose

Marynia F Farnham&: Excerpts from Modern Woman: The Lost Sex, pp. 223-41.
Ferdinand Lundberg
A. D. Hope: A. D. Hope reflects on the advent of an Australian literature
Unit IV: Drama

WoleSoyinka : The Lion and the Jewel
Unit V: Fiction
Nadine Gordimer : The Conservationist
Tasks
Group Discussion:
The Evils of Racial Discrimination

Mysticism in the works of African writers
Assignments:
The feminist issues discussed in Modern Woman: The Lost Sex

The conservationist as a novel of antipathy towards the colonized
The social conventions pictured in The Lion and the Jewel
Books Recommended:
Thieme, John .Ed. The Arnold Anthology of Post-Colonial Literature in English.

London: Hodder Arnold.
Atwood, Margret. Selected Poems 1965-1975. Massacusetts: Houghton Miffin
Company, 2000.
Ferdinand Lundberg and MaryniaF.Farnham. Modern Woman:The Lost Sex. New
York: Harper Bros, 1947.
Web Sources:
https://afrolegends.com/2015/03/.../my-africa-by-michael-dei-anang/
https://allpoetry.com/Niggers-Leap,-New-England
https://books.google.co.in/books?isbn=0803286872
https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/photograph-me
https://www.abebooks.co.uk/.../modern-woman-the-lost-sex/.../lundberg/
https://www.lrb.co.uk/.../ad-hope/ad-hope-reflects-on-the-advent-of-an- australian-literatures
https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Lion_and_the_Jewel.html?id...
http://www.bookrags.com/studyguide-the-conservationist/
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COMMONWEALTH LITERATURE

SECTION - A
1. __________ is the life giving river.
a). Nile b). Amazon c). Congo d). Volga
2. The context of ‘Niggers Leap, New England’ is the driving of the __________.
a). aboriginals b). Indians c). Africans d). Americans
3. Fishes danced in the river to the __________.
a). drum beat b). heart beat c). clap d). trumpet
4. The Photograph of Atwood stands for her __________.
a). history b). landscape c). mindscape d). seascape
5. A.D. Hope suggests that the term English Literature ought to be replaced by __________.
a). Literature in English b). American Literature
c). African American Literature d). Australian Literature
6. The two spheres denoted by Marynia are __________ and __________.
a). home and hearth b). Profession and Personal
c). child and husband d). male and female
7. Sidi refuses to marry Lakunle because he is not ready to pay the __________.
a). the bride price b). the debt c). the bangle d). the cook
8. The one-eyed box refers to __________.
a). camera b). devil c). horse d). monster
9. Mehring is a symbol of __________.
a). South Africa b). Negro c). White d). Australia
10. Mehring wants to conserve the __________ on his farm.
a). birdlife b). animal life c). plant life d). water resources
11. __________ raised the regal pyramids.
12. The black dust in ‘Nigger’s Leap, New England’, stands for __________.
13. The outsider in ‘The Mystic Drum’ connotes __________.
14. The Lake in ‘This is a photograph of me’ symbolizes __________.
15. English as a literary dialect is colored by __________ and __________.
16. The nursery school has made women relinquish the care of __________.
17. __________ is the lion in the play ‘The Lion and the Jewel’.
18. Sidi marries __________ at the end of the play.
19. Mehring thinks __________ is the natural order of things.
20. Apartheid means __________.
SECTION – B
III. Answer the following questions in about 200 words: (5x5=25marks)
21. a) Why do men call Africa a dark continent?
Or
b) How does Judith Wright voice out the theme of human dignity?
22. a) What does the rhythm of the drum stand for?
Or
b) Explain the facades conferred on Atwood to conform to society?

23. a) What engender anger and resentfulness in women?
Or
b) How has education modified the colloquial features of the regional speech?
24. a) Write a paragraph on the rapid modernization of Africa as deliberated by Wole Soyinka
Or
b) Analyze the character of Lakunle
25. a) Write a short note on Terry.
Or
b). Analyze the “white supremacy” attitude of Mehring.
SECTION - C
IV. Answer any three of the following essays in about 500 words each: (3x10=30marks)
26. Attempt an essay on Michael Dei- Anang’spoem ‘Africa Speaks’ focusing on the rich
treasures of Africa
27. “The Mystic Drum is essentially a love poem” Discuss.
28. Women stand ‘Janus-faced’ drawn in two directions. Elucidate.
29. Analyze the character of Hester La Negrita.
30. Sketch the character of Mehring.
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SEMESTER III – ALLIED COURSE III
HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE (450-1700)
Objectives:
 To initiate the students to understand the history of the new era, new language and
literature of England.
 To make the students understand the glaring social contrasts and rapid political
changes and its impact on the writers and their works.
Learning Outcomes:
 Exploration of literary contexts that promote an awareness of social factors that

influence people.
 An overall knowledge of the historical background of English Literature.
Syllabus:
Unit I: Age of Chaucer (1340-1400)
General characteristics of the age:
i) Poetry in the age of Chaucer
ii) Chaucer’s contribution to Literature
iii) Prose in Chaucer’s Age
Unit II: Pre Elizabethan & Elizabethan Age

University Wits
Elizabethan Poetry, Prose and Drama
Shakespeare – Comedy, Tragedy, Romances and Historical plays
Unit III: The Caroline Age and The Age of Milton

Milton – Poetry and Prose
Metaphysical Poets
Cavalier Poets
Cavalier Prose Writers
Unit IV: The Restoration Age or The Age of Dryden (1660-1700)

Poetry
Prose
Restoration Drama
John Dryden
Unit V:
The Age of Pope and Johnson
General Characteristics of Neo-Classical Age & Georgian Age
Neo-Classical Poetry & Prose – Pope, Defoe, Swift, Addison and Steele
Prose Writers – Johnson & Goldsmith
Novelists – Richardson, Fielding, Smollet
Tasks:
Group Activity-Quiz competition in each unit
Assignments:
Characteristics of the age of Chaucer.
Characteristics of theElizabethan age.
Books Recommended:
David Daiches’- A Critical History of English Literature (Vols I&II).
Edward Albert’s - A History of English Literature.
W.H. Hudson’s An Outline History of English Literature.
Dr. B. Prasad’s Background to the Study of Literature.
Web Sources:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/.../6470454-a-critical-history-of-english- literature-volume-
1
https://rubelsaikhblog.files.wordpress.com/.../edward-albert-history-of- english-
literatureedward-albert-history-of-eng.pdf
emelinekenzcfr.xyz/an-outline-history-of-english-literature-by-w.h.-hudson- 3117.php
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HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE (450-1700)

SECTION-A
1. Who is the ‘father of poetry’ in English Literature?

a) John Gower b) William Langland c) Geoffrey Chaucer d) Beowulf
2. Chaucer “found English as a dialect and left it as a language”. Who said these words?
a) S.A. Brooke b) Lowes c) G.K. Chesterton d) Rickett
3. “If Chaucer is the father of English Poetry; he is the grandfather of English Fiction”. Who
expressed this opinion?
a) W.J. Long b) S.D. Neil c) G.K. Chesterton d) Albert
4. Who introduced sonnet for the first time in English Poetry?
a) Sydney and Spenser b) Wyatt and Surrey
c) More and Jonson d) Beaumont and Fletcher
5. Spenser has been hailed as ‘the poet’s poet’ by __________.
a) W.H. Pater b) Charles Lamb c) Matthew Arnold d) John Ruskin
6. “Niether a borrower nor a lender be”. Who asid this?
a) Polonius in Hamlet b) Cordelia in King Lear
c) Macbeth in Macbeth d) Rosalind in As You Like It
7. The term “metaphysical” was coined by __________.
a) Dr. Samuel Johnson b) Ben Jonson c) John Donne d) John Dryden
8. Milton’s Lycidas is an elegy on __________.
a) John Donne b) King James I
c) His first wife, Mary Powell d) His friend Edward King
9. Which play of Shakespeare influenced Dryden’s “All for Love”
a) Antony and Cleopatra b) Romeo and Juliet
c) The Merchant of Venice d) The Twelfth Night
10. Christian is a character in __________.
a) Grace Abounding b) The Life and Death of Mr. Bad Man
c) The Holy City d) The Pilgrim’s Progress
11. Chaucer has been hailed as __________.
12. Wycliff’s translation of the Bible appeared in __________.
13. Sir Philip Sidney’s The Defence of Poesie was published in __________.
14. Shakespeare composed __________ sonnets.
15. The name of Shakespeare’s birthplace is __________.
16. __________ is the father of English Essay.
17. Who called Milton “God-gifted organ voice of England” and “the mighty mouthed
inventor of harmonies” __________.
18. In Restoration prose __________ is superior to Dryden.
19. The Restoration Tragedy is also known as __________.
20. __________ wrote “A short view of the profaneness of the English Stage”.
SECTION-B
21. a) What are the characteristics of Anglo-Norman Poetry?
(or)
b) Write short notes on Beowulf.
22. a) What are the limitations of Chaucer.
(or)
b) Write a note on Chaucer’s characterization.
23. a) Write a note on some eminent Elizabethan Sonneteers.
(or)
b) Discuss the four periods in Shakespeare’s dramatic career.
24. a) Write a note on Milton’s Puritanism.
(or)
b) What are the characteristics of Metaphysical Poetry?
25. a) Assess Webster’s place in English Drama.
(or)
b). Assess Dryden’s contribution to the Restoration Tragedy.
SECTION-C
26. Discuss Chaucer’s contribution to English language and literature.
27. Attempt an essay on Shakespeare’s dramatic romances.
28. Discuss the main characteristics of Milton’s poetry.
29. Write an essay on Caroline poetry.
30. Enumerate the contribution made by Dryden for the development of the Restoration
Tragedy.
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SEMESTER III - NON MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSE I
Communicative English I
COURSE DESIGNED BY PROF. P. SHANMUGAVEL
Course Code: 17UNME1 Credits: 2 Hours: 1
Objectives:
To develop English language skills for effective Communication.
To sharpen student’s language skills through the unique Language Lab and Communication
Experiences.
Learning out comes:
Students can become effective communicators:
Syllabus:
UNIT I
Role and Importance of Communication
UNIT II
Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
UNIT III
Barriers to Communication
UNIT IV
Communication Mediums
UNIT V
1. Effective Communication
2. Drafting and Delivering a Speech
Tasks :
Preparing, Writing and Presenting Speeches on general/ Specific Topics / Presentations.
Assignments:
Write an article on different communication mediums
Books Recommended:
1. English Language Communication Skills-UrmilaRai , Himalaya
Publishing House, Mumbai - 400 004.Revised Edition 2010
Web Sources:
bookboon.com/en/communication-ebooks
bookboon.com/en/effective-communication-skills-ebook
www.free-management-ebooks.com/.../communication-skills-pdf-free- download/s
COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH – I
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Max. Marks: 75 Time: 3Hrs Course Code: 17UNME1
Section –A
I. Choose the Correct Answer: (10x1=10)
1. Which plays a foundational role in the development of any healthy relationship?
a) Listening b) Work c) Communication d) Writing
2. How many elements or factors which make up the process of communication?
a) 7 b) 8 c) 5 d) 6
3. How much of time is spent in listening by an executive in communication?
a) 30 % b) 60 % c) 16% d) 45%
4. Whichrequires good taste to make a subtle impression by what one wears?
a) Clothing b) Hair style c) Perfumes d) Ornaments
5. Which barrier causes words mean different things to different persons?
a) Syntactic b) Semantic c) Noise d) Stylistics
6. Which play an important part in successful communication?
a) Tool b) Persons c) body d) Emotions
7. Which media can carry both voice and written material?
a) Electronic b) circular c) radio d) letter
8. Whichis the most frequently used application of the Internet?
a) Fax b) telegram c) Cellular phone d) E-mail
9. Most people are offended if their __________ is wrongly spelt or pronounced.
a) Work b) Friend c) Skill d) Name
10. Which projection is the most sophisticated and easy to use?
a) OHP b) Black board c) Book d) Power Point
II. Fill in the blanks (10x1=10)

11. __________ plays a foundational role in the development of any healthy relationship.
12. Persons in all professions need to cultivate __________ as needed for their work.
13. __________ movement needs to be trained properly for fast reading.
14. Colour is an important and powerful means of __________.
15. __________ is our most important and powerful tool of communication.
16. __________ is the process of reducing the details or aspects of a message.
17. __________ is a communication service on a telephone line.
18. __________ is a world-wide collection of computer networks.
19. __________ are thankful for precise and clear messages.
20. __________ have become a standard in business and technical presentations
Section –B
III.Answer all the questions in about 200 words each: (5x5=25)
21. a) What are the attributes of communication?
(or)
b) How does environment affect communication?
22. (a) Give a brief note on Body Language.
(or)
b) Write the significance of Paralanguage.
23. a) What are the defects in the Medium of communication?
(or)
b) What are ways to overcome inter cultural barriers.
24. (a) Write a note on teleconferencing and its importance.
(or)
b) Bring out the use of visual aids in a presentation.
25. a) Explain the Cs of Good Communication.
(or)
b) Describe the Appearance and Personality of the speaker.
Section –C
IV.Answer any THREE of the following in about 500 words each: (3x10=30)
26. Write an essay on the Role and Importance of Communication.
27. Elucidate on the role of Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication.
28. What are the barriers of communication? Give examples.
29. Bring out the Medium and Modern Communication Technology.
30. Write an essay on the ways of effective communication.
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SEMESTER III – SKILL BASED ELECTIVE COURSE I
YOGA FOR HUMAN EXCELLENCE
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. Dr. V. ANBARASI
COURSE CODE: 17UELS1 CREDITS: 2 HOURS: 2
OBJECTIVES:
 To improve the good character of Students.

 To help learners understand the importance of physical health .
 To maintain youthfulness .
 To maintain moderation in five aspects of life.
Learning Outcomes:
 Students understand the essentiality of physical health.

 Students can perform the simplified physical exercise.
 The Kayakalpa practice is performed.
 Students could analyze and streamline their thoughts.
Syllabus:
UNIT-1: Youth Empowerment:
Definition – scope - Need for youth Empowerment in the present society – Purpose of
life – Philosophy of life – Education as a means for youth empowerment - Greatness of
Education – Yoga for Youth Empowerment.
UNIT- 2: Human Health and Human Body:
Health – Need of Health – Efficiency of Human Resource – Structure and function of

Human body – Diseases – reasons for Diseases – Preventive methods for Diseases –
Moderation in five aspects of life – Balanced food – Need of Nutrition for good health
– A review of medical systems.
UNIT- 3: Emotions and Thought Analysis:
Role of emotions for peace and stress – Types of emotions – Analysis of thoughts –
Practice – Goal setting – Self confidence –Memory type – Mnemonic techniques –
Training in memory – Impact of Blessings – Managing latest technologies.
UNIT - 4: Simplified Physical Exercises of SKY System:
Simplified Physical exercises – Kayakalpa – Managing infatuation.
UNIT- 5: Meditation
Definition of Meditation – Importance – Mental Frequency – General and Special

meditations – Practices – Agna meditations – Shanthi meditation – Clearance – Thuria
Meditation.
Tasks:
Practising various simplified physical exercises.
Assignments:
Education as a means for youth empowerment.
Moderation in five aspects of life.

Analysis of thoughts and Practice.
Mental Frequency.
Books Recommended:
1. Yoga for Youth Empowerment – Paper-1 Physical Health

The World Community Service Centre, Vethathri Publications, Erode-638001.
Web Sources:
www.msuniv.ac.in/BOS/Revised/Yoga.pdf
www.vethathiri.edu.in/
YOGA FOR HUMAN EXCELLENCE
Max. Marks:75 Time: 3 Hrs Course Code: 17UELS1
Section - A
I. Choose the correct answer: (10x1=10)
1. Which is the greatest wealth and strength of any nation?
a). Youth b). Knowledge c). Research d). Technology
2. The three virtues to be cultivated are
a). Morality, Duty and Charity b). Food, water and shelter
c). Culture, education and courage d). Faith, understanding and perfection
3. Formative dust ejected from living things is
a). energy particle b). dust particle c). astral body d). bio- magnetism
4. When pain persists and spreads to other parts of the body, it becomes
a). a disease b). energy c). blood d). fat

5. The causes for the emergence of thought are classified into
a). seven b). six c). four d). five
6. Blessing, a bio-magnetic thought wave has these many functions
a). five b). four c). three d). two
7. Leg exercises are performed in
a). sitting position b). standing position c). lying position d). vajrasanam
8. In the term Kaya Kalpa, Kaya means
a). mind b). body c). bones d). muscles
9. The normal mind functions in an emotional state at the
a). alpha level b). beta level c). theta level d). delta level
10. During Agna meditation, the meditator’s following gland is activated
a). thyroid b). pineal c). pituitary d). mooladhar
II. Fill in the blanks: (10x1=10)
11. __________ is the result of the sin imprints.
12. Duty is the repayment of our __________ to the community.
13. The food eaten is converted into __________ minerals.
14. The three forces that control human health are vital force, disease force and __________.
15. Episodic memory is with __________ and __________.
16. Every blessing elevates both the person offering the blessing and the __________.
17. Simplified physical exercises can be practiced by anyone between the ages of
__________ and __________.
18. The exercises must be done in the __________ time on an __________ stomach
19. Sixth sense is the ability to realize the __________ or __________.
20. There are __________ types of meditation in Simplified Kundalini Yoga
Section - B
III Answer the following in about 200 words each: (5x5=25)
21. a) Write a note on three intellectual stages
Or
b) Highlight the greatness of Education
22. a) How are pain, disease and death defined?
Or
b) Write a note on the insistence of moderation in five aspects of life
23. a) List out the common characteristics of emotions
Or
b) What are the causes for the emergence of thought? Explain any two.
24. a) In how many stages are simplified physical exercises done? Explain any one briefly
Or
b) List out the important instructions to undertake the simplified physical exercises.
25. a) Write a note on the mental frequency
Or
b). List out the reasons for sin imprints
Section - C
IV. Answer any Three in about 500 words: (3x10=30)
26. Explain the philosophy of life with regard to the three protections and three virtues.
27. Explain the structure and functions of human body
28. How will you analyze thoughts?
29. Explain the method of performing Maharasanam I & II and their benefits
30. Describe the process of Agna Meditation and state its benefits.
*****
SEMESTER IV – CORE COURSE VII
VICTORIAN AGE
Objectives:
 To expose the students to the broad spectrum of the Victorian Age, and have a taste of
literature.
 To update the learners with the history of the Victorian period.
Learning Outcomes:
 The students will develop aesthetic flair for Victorian Literature, generate creative
ideas and expand critical thinking.
 Students will critically analyse and evaluate the works of Victorian Age.
Syllabus:
UNIT I: Poetry
Alfred Tennyson – The Brook
Matthew Arnold-Dover Beach
UNIT II: Poetry

Elizabeth Barrett Browning – How do I Love Thee
Robert Browning – Memorabilia
UNIT III: Detailed Prose

John Ruskin- Sesame and Lilies (Of Kings’s Treasuries)
UNIT IV: Detailed Drama

George Bernardshaw– Arms and the Man
UNIT V: Fiction
Charles Dickens – A Tale of Two Cities
Tasks:
Group Discussion:
Character Analysis in A Tale of Two Cities
Critically Examine Matthew Arnold’s poem Dover Beach
Assignments:
Discuss the theme of the play Arms and the Man.

Analyze Robert Browning’s poem Memorabilia.
Books Recommended:
1. The Victorian Age in Literature by G. K. Chesterton.

2. Norton Anthology of English Literature: The Victorian Age-W. W. Norton
3. Victorian People and Ideas: A Companion for the Modern Readers by Richard Daniel
Altick
4. A Companion to Victorian Literature and Culture by Herbert F. Tucker, Blackwell
Publishers.
5. The Cambridge Companion to Victorian Poetry by Joseph Bristow, edited by
Cambridge University Press.
6. The Cambridge Companion to Victorian Novel by Deirbre David, editor-Cambridge
University Press.
7. Victorian Prose: An Anthology by Rosemary J. Mundhenk, Editor, and Luann
McCracken Fletcher, Editor. Columbia University Press.
Web Sources:
https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-brook-2/
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43588/dover-beachs
https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/how-do-i-love-thee-sonnet-43
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/.../memorabilia-56d22299dec53
www.fullbooks.com/Sesame-and-Lilies.html
https://archive.org/.../armsthemanantiro00shawuoft/ armsthemanantiro00shawuoft_djvu.txt
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/98/98-h/98-h.htm
www.dramaonlinelibrary/periods/victorian-iid-2353.com
www.slideshare.net/.../development-of-poetry-in-victorian-age.com
www.victoriansecrets.co.uk/victorian-fiction-research-guides.com
*****
VICTORIAN AGE

Section-A
1. According to Alfred Tennyson that the life of a brook is

a) Temporary b) Eternal c) ShortLived d) Momentary
2. What does “the Sea of Faith” in the poem ‘Dover Beach’ symbolizes?
a) World without hope b) Agaean Sea c) Religion d) Unwavering Belief
3. In 1846 Browning married
a) Jane Austen b) George Eliot c) Elizabeth Barrett d) Emily Bronte
4. The poem ‘Memorabilia’ was first printed in
a) 1853 b) 1855 c ) 1857 d) 1859
5. The two lectures entitled ‘Sesame and Lilies’ were delivered at Manchester at the end of
a) 1864 b) 1865 c) 1860 d) 1900
6. John Ruskin was born in
a) London b) France c) Germany d) America
7. In what country is the play ‘Arms and the Man’ set?
a) Russia b) Bulgaria c) Austria d) Serbia
8. In the play ‘Arms and the Man’, who isSergius?
a) Raina’s husband b) Raina’s fiance c) Raina’s brother d) Raina’s cousin
9. Which two cities does the title ‘The Tale of Two Cities’ refer to
a) London and Liverpool b) London and Paris
c) Paris and Berlin d) London and Rome
10. Mr. Lorry in the play ‘The Tale of Two Cities’ is a
a) Banker b) Mail-Coach Driver c) Barrister d) Solicitor

11. The poem ‘The Brook’ is written in the style of a __________.
12. in the Matthew Arnold’s poem ‘Dover Beach’, the line “only, from the long line of spray”
is an example of __________.
13. The speaker of the poem ‘Memorabilia’ meets a man who once knew romantic poet
__________.
14. Elizabeth Barret Browning’s poem ‘How do I Love thee?’ is a __________.
15. ‘Sesame and Lilies’ is written by __________.
16. ‘Sesame and Lilies’ is divided into __________ parts.
17. In the Play ‘Arms and the Man’, __________ was standing on the balcony at the opening
scene.
18. In Act I __________ enters the room to deliver news to raina.
19. __________ delivered the message to Mr. Lorry.
20. Doctor Manette was imprisoned in bastille for __________ years.
Section – B
21. a) Write a short note on Alfred Tennyson’s ‘The Brooke’.

(Or)
b) What does the term ‘love’ signifies in the line “Ah, love, let us be true” in Matthew
Arnold’s poem ‘Dover Beech’?
22. a) Comment on Elizabeth Barret’s writing style.
(Or)
b) Briefly give an account on Browning’s emotions conveyed in his poem ‘Memorabilia’.
23. a) Examine Ruskins views on the place and function of men?
(Or)
b) Give a short summary of ‘The King’s Treasuries’.
24. a) Sketch the character of Raina.
(Or)
b) How are women portrayed in the play ‘Arms and the Man’?
25. a) What does Dickens mean by “It was the best of times, It was the worst of times”?
(Or)
b) Discuss the resurrection theme in ‘A Tale of Two Citties’.
Section - C
IV. Answer any three essays in about 500 words each: (3x10=30)
26. Discuss in detail, Matthew Arnold’s poem ‘Dover Beach’.
27. Explain in detail, Elizabeth Barret Browning’s poem ‘How do I Loved Thee’.
28. Examine the title of Sesame and lilies by Ruskin.
29. Bring out the brutal realities of war as portrayed in the play ‘Arms and the Man’.
30. Discuss Dickens views on French Revolution as conveyed in his novel ‘A Tale of Two
Cities’.
*****
SEMESTER IV – CORE COURSE VIII
WORLD CLASSICS
COURSE CODE: 17UEL08 Credits: 4 Hours: 5
Objectives:
• To familiarize students with the various translated classics.
• To provide the students with a perspective of world classics.
Learning Outcomes:
• The greatness of outstanding World Classics can be understood by the students.
• The students will have a perspective of world classics.
Syllabus:
Unit I: Poetry
Kabir - Illusion and Reality
Charles Baudelaire - The Enemy
Tiruvalluvar- Tirukural (Part II Wealth – Power in Action 661-670)
Unit II: Drama

Sophocles - Oedipus the King
Unit III: Drama

Kalidasa – Shakuntala
Unit IV: Short Story

Lu Hsun - Medicine
HjalmarSoderberg- The Burning City
Unit V: Novel
Franz Kafka - Metamorphosis
Tasks:
The students can be asked to enact scenes, recite verses and print the touching scenes
Assignments:
Trace the genius of Thirukkural from the couplets you have done.
Portray Indian Culture from Kalidasa’sShakuntala.
Books Recommended:
Kabir. One Hundred Poems of Kabir. New Delhi: Milestone Publication,1995.
Baudelaire, Charles.The Flowers of Evil. Paris:Forgotten Books,2010.
Thiruvalluvar. Tirukural. Trans. Pope,G.U. New Delhi: Vaigarai Publishing
House,1980.
Sophocles. Oedipus the King. New York: Simon & Schuster,2005.
kalidasatranslation of sakuntala and other works by Arthur.w.Ryder. university of
California
Selected Short Stories of the World. Noida: Maple Press, 2010.
Kafka, Franz. The Metamorphosis. New Delhi: Milestone Publication, 2002
Web Sources:
www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-enemy/
www.all poetry/poem/8526503_illusion_and_realityby_kabir.com
tamilnation.co/literature/kural/trkrlpop.pdfs
www.ancient-literature.com/greece_sophocles_oedipus_king.html
www.sacred-texts.com/hin/sha/sha12.htms
www.online-literature.com/.../showthread.php?...Medicine-by-Lu-Hsuns
https://www.librarything.com/work/5380266
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/5200/5200-h/5200-h.htms
*****
WORLD CLASSICS
Section - A
I. Choose the correct answer: (10X1=10)
1. __________ is called as the ‘nightingale of India’.
a) Sri Aurobindo b) Sarojini Naidu c) Rabindranath Tagore d) Toru Dutt
2. ‘Thirukural’ is in the form of a __________.
a) couplet b) sonnet c) sestet d) ballad
3. Charles Baudelaire was a __________ born writer.
a) Italian b) French c) British d) Irish
4. Where did Oedipus send Creon to at the beginning of the play?
a) asking the gods for help to stop the Plague b) accusing Oedipus of killing Laius
c) askingTeiresius to predict the future d) none of these .
5. Who wrote the Tamil classical work ‘Shakuntala’?
a) kalidasa b)Valmiki c) Vyasar d) Kabir
6. Lu Hsun story portrays against which aspect?
a) medicine b) superstition c) man’s search for meaning d) none of these.
7. Who wrote the story ‘the burning city’?
a) HajalmarSoderberg b) Lu Hsun c) Carelkapek d) none of these
8. Franz Kafka was born in the year.
a) 1883 b) 1891 c) 1889 d) 1873
9. Who is the author of ‘Metamorphosis’.
a) CarelCapek b) Franz Kaftka c) Hjalmarsoderberg d) Lu Hsun
10. Franz Kafka is __________ born writer.
a) Italian b) Czech c) Greek d) Dutch
II. Fill in the blanks: (10X10=10)

11. The poem ‘Ilusion and reality’ was written by __________.
12. A poem ‘The enemy’ was written by __________.
13. Sophocles was a great Greek __________.
14. ’La Fanfarlo’ is an autobiographical novella written by __________.
15. __________ gave Oedipus to Polypus and Merope when he was a baby.
16. Shakuntala is the daughter of the great sage __________.
17. The name of the rishi who cursed Shakuntala is __________.
18. Two major themes in the story ‘Medicine’ by Lu Hsun are __________ and man’s search
for meaning in a confusing world.
19. ’The burning city’, a short story was written by HjalmarSoderberg. He belonged to
__________ country.
20. ‘Metamorphosis’ original title is __________.
Section – B
III. Answer the following questions in about 200 words each:(5x5=25)
21. a) What is the theme that is portrayed in the poem ‘Illusion and Reality’?
(or)
b) Write a note on the ideals of work as said by Thiruvalluvar.
22. a) Narrate the oracle of Oedipus in your own words.
(or)
b) Write a short note on Sophocles.
23. a) Describe the curse of Shakuntala.
(or)
b) Write a note on the birth of Shakuntala
24. a) Narrate the theme of the story ‘The Burning City’.
(or)
b) Write a note on the theme of Lu Hsun’s ‘Medicine’.
25. a) Describe the character GregorSamsa.
(or)
b) Write a note on Franz Kafka.
Section – C
IV. Answer any three of the following questions in about 500 words each: (3x10=30)
26. Elucidate ‘Thirukkural’ as a classical work with reference to the couplets you have done.
27. Describe the events that led to the oracle coming true in ‘Oedipus the king’.
28. How does Shakuntala reunite with her loved one. Explain in detail.
29. Write an essay on the values learnt by you from the classics you have read.
30. Portray Kafka as a classical novelist.
SEMESTER IV – ALLIED COURSE IV
HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE (1701 -PRESENT)
Objectives:
 To update the students with the history of the period and the modern era, modern
language and literature of England.
 To make the students understand the social, political, cultural and literary changes and
contributions of the writers and their works.
Learning Outcomes:
 Learners will comprehend the factors that influenced the writers.

 Learners will have the holistic understanding of the writers prescribed.
Government Arts College, Salem 7
II. B.A. English
Semester IV – Allied: History of English Literature (17AEL04)
Unit 1: Pre-Romantic and Romantic Poetry

The Characteristics of Pre-Romantic Poetry – Pre-Romantic Poets: Gray, Collins, Cowper,
Burns, Blake.
The Political, Economic and social conditions of England in the romantic Age –
Jane Austen, Walter Scott (Fiction)
Macaulay, Carlyle, Ruskin, R.L.Stevenson, Walter Pater (Victorian Prose) The Romantic
Poets: Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Keats.
Unit 2: Prose and Fiction in Romantic Age & Prose in Victorian Age
Charles Lamb, Hazlitt, De Quincey (Prose)
Unit 3: Poetry, Drama and Fiction in the Victorian Age
The Historical and Literary features of Victorian Age:
Poets: Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Hopkins
Drama: Oscar Wilde
Fiction: Dickens, Thackeray, Emily Bronte, George Eliot, Thomas Hardy
Unit 4: Poetry and Prose in Twentieth Century

Social and Political Developments in the Twentieth century
Poetry: W.B.Yeats, T.S. Eliot, W.H.Auden, Stephen Spender, Ted Hughes
Prose: G.K. Chesterton, Robert Lynd, A.G. Gardiner, Hillaire Belloc, Lytton Strachey
Unit 5: Drama and Fiction in the Twentieth Century

Drama: Bernard Shaw, John Galsworthy, J.M.Synge, Beckett, Harold Pinder
Fiction: H.G.Wells, Joseph Conrad, Somerset Maugham, D.H Lawrence, Virginia Woolf
Tasks:
The regional novels of Thomas Hardy.
Compare and contrast the poetry of Wordsworth and Coleridge
Assignments:
Stream of consciousness Technique in the novels of Woolf and Joyce.
Prose style of G.K. Chesterton
Books Recommended:
Edward Albert, History of English Literature, New Delhi, 1997.
William J. Lond, English Literature, New Delhi.
W.H. Hudson, An Outline History of English Literature, New Delhi, 2007.
Wordsworth Companion to Literature in English.
Web Sources:
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_literature.com
www.oxford-history-of-english-literature-ohel.com
*****
Government Arts College, Salem 7

II. B.A. English
Semester IV – Allied: History of English Literature
Time: 3 Hrs. Code: 17 AEL04 Max. Marks: 75
SECTION: A (10x2=20)
Answer all the questions:
1. (a). Who wrote the “The Progress of Poesy”?
1. Gray 2. Blake 3. Burns, 4. Collins
(b). The Olucy Humns is an anthology of poems written by --------.
2. (a). Whom does “Urizen” represent in Blake’s prophetic poems?
1. restrictive convention 2. Freedom 3. Woman 4. Man
(b). Robert Burns became the national poet of ---------.
3. (a). Whose tragic suicide is referred in Lamb’s The South - Sea House?
1. Maynard 2. Ann Simmon 3. John 4. Mary
(b). “Confessions of an English Opium Eater” is an Autobiography of --------.
4. (a). Which is the last great novel of Jane Austen?
1. Pride and Prejudice 2. Sense and Sensibility 3. Persuation 4. Emma
(b). The two divisions of Ruskin’s “Sesame and Lilies” are ------- and --------.
5. (a). What do Hopkins’ ‘Terrible Sonnets’ express?
1. Sincerity 2. Skepticism 3. Sympathy 4. Patriotism
(b). Robert Browning uses -------- technique in his poems.
6. (a). Whose novels are branded as ‘Wessex’ novels?
1. Hardy 2. Lawrence 3. George Eliot d. Dickens
(b). The History of Henry Esmond by Thackeray deals with the times of Queen
--------.
7. (a). Who is the author of the poem “Ash Wednesday”?
1. Auden 2. T.S. Eliot 3. Yeats 4. Stephen Spender
(b). Yeats uses ‘Byzantium’ as a symbol of --------.
8. (a). Who was contributing essays to The New Statesman under the pen name, Y.Y.?
1. Chesterton 2. A.G. Gardiner c. Strachey d.Robert Lynd
(b). --------- wrote essays under the pseudonym Alpha of the Plough.
9. (a). Which is the first play of Bernard Shaw?
1. Widower’s House 2. Saint Joan 3. Pygmalion 4. Apple Cart
(b). In all his plays, Galsworthy depicts the clash of -------- forces.
10.(a). What kind of novels did Wells write?
1. Science 2. Social 3. Historical 4. Psychological
(b). Virginia Woolf adopted --------- technique in her novel To the Light House.
SECTION – B (5x5=25)
Answer all the questions in about 100 words each:
11. (a). Write a note on William Collins as a pre-Romantic poet.
(or)
(b). Discuss Keats’ medievalism.
12. (a). Write a brief note on Austen’s women characters.
(or)
(b). Discuss R.L.Stevenson as a story-teller.
13. (a). Bring out Hopkins’ use of the sprung rhythm.
(or)
(b). What are the special feature of Dickens?
14.(a). Discuss the salient features of Ted Hughes’ poetry.

(or)
(b). Write a note on Chesterton’s contribution to prose writings.
15. (a). Bring out Beckett’s contribution to absurd drama.
(or)
(b) Give a brief account of the salient features of Conrad’s fiction.
SECTION – C (3x10=30)
Answer any Three of the following in about 500 words each:
16. Discuss Wordsworth’s contribution to poetry.
17. Consider Walter Scott as a historical novelist.
18. Bring out the historical and literary features of Victorian Age.
19. Examine T.S. Eliot’s poetic techniques.
20. Write an essay on the political philosophy of Shaw with reference to his dramas.
HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE (1701 - PRESENT)

SECTION-A
1. The concern of the Neoclassical writers was
a) Nature b) Love c) Revenge d) Human Nature
2. The ‘Coffee House’ culture flourished in
a) Early Eighteenth century b) Nineteenth century
c) Seventeenth century d) none of these
3. The movement “Return to nature” has to do with
a) The Neoclassical Age b) The Romantic Age

c) The Pre-Romantic period d) none of these
4. The phrase “willing suspension of disbelief” is associated with
a) Coleridge b) Keats c) Byron d) none of these
5. Romantic period is characteristic of
a) The discovery of local culture b) Flowering of vernacular literature
c) Fragmentation of Classical Culture d) All of these authority of Rome
6. The Romantics were interested in non-rational experience as against the eighteenth century
rationalism
a) yes b) no c) may be d) none of these
7. Shelley was expelled from the University College, Oxford because of his
a) Prometheus Unbound b) The necessity of Atheism c) Queen Mab d) Alaster
8. The Pre-Raphaelites aimed at
a) Replacing the academic style b) Return to truthfulness and Simplicity
c) Drawing from Italian paintings d) All these three before the time of Raphael
9. Hardy believed in the philosophy of
a) Fate as character b) Free will c) Immanent will d) Character as fate
10. “Inscape” and “Instress” and “Sprung Rhythm” are associated with
a) G.M. Hopkins b) Ezra Pound c) T.S. Eliot d) none of these
11. T.S. Eliot was awarded Noble prize for Literature in the year __________.
12. The Bloomsbury Group, a literary club was found by __________.
13. ‘Sesame and Lilies’, a book on Books and the importance of reading was written by
__________.
14. Many Victorian writers were drawn towards __________.
15. __________ is the heroine in ‘Pride and Prejudice’.
16. __________ called the eighteenth century, “the age of prose and reason”.
17. ‘Tom Jones’ was written by __________.

18. ‘Lyrical Ballads’ was written by __________.
19. The Accession of Queen Victoria was in __________.
20. Shaw’s plays are known for __________.
SECTION-B
21. a) Why is the eighteenth century called an era of neo-classicism.
(or)
b) Discuss the contribution of Steele and Addison to English Prose.
22. a) Write an essay on the characteristic of the Victorian Age.
(or)
b) Discuss the contribution of women novelists of the Victorian Age.
23. a) Discuss T.S. Eliot’s place in Modern Poetry.
(or)
b) Discuss the main characteristics of the modern age.
24. a) Discuss the contribution of Metaphysical poets to English Poetry.
(or)
b) What do you mean by the term “the stream of consciousness”? What are its chief
characteristic features.
25. a) Hopkin’s Sprung Rhythm.
(or)
b) Stream of Consciousness.
SECTION-C
26. The eighteenth century “is an age of prose, reason and good sense”. Discuss and illustrate.
27. Discuss the development of poetry during the Romantic Era.
28. Discuss the development of novel during Victorian Age.

29. Discuss T.S. Eliot’s place in Modern Poetry.
30. What did Dr. Johnson contribute to the development of English Prose.
*****
SEMESTER IV – NON MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSE II

COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH – II
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. P. SHANMUGAVEL
Course Code: 17UNME2 Credits: 2 Hours: 1
Objectives:
To develop English language skills for effective Communication.
Learning out comes:

Students can have confidence and acquire communication skills.
Syllabus:
UNIT I
Group Communication
UNIT II
Making Presentations
UNIT III
Spoken and Written English
UNIT IV
Etiquette and Manners
UNIT V
1. Vocabulary Development
2. Concepts of Learning and Listening
Tasks:
Preparing, Writing and Presenting Speeches on general/ Specific Topics /

Presentations.
Group Discussion on various topics
Assignments:
Write an article on how to develop spoken communication?
Bring out the concepts of listening and learning
Books Recommended:
1. English Language Communication Skills-UrmilaRai -Himalaya
Publishing House, Mumbai - 400 004.Revised Edition 2010.
Web Sources:
bookboon.com/blog/2014/08/5-best-communication-books/
www.intro.co/effective_communication_skills_i_messages_and_beyond.pdf
https://archive.org/details/CommunicationSkillss
partner.minatjanster.se/e_book_of_communication_skill_by_parul_popat.pdf
https://agileleanlife.com/way-really-improve-english-skills/
COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH – II
Max. Marks: 75 Time: 3Hrs Course Code: 17UNME2
Section –A
I. Choose the Correct Answer: (10x1=10)
1. Where members pool together and share their knowledge and experience and discuss
their problems?.
a) Class room b) Meeting c) Conference d) Time pass
2. Who calls and arranges for the meeting
a) Chairman b) Worker c) Convener d) Leader
3. What provokes thinking and encourage probing deeper into the subject.
a) Humour b) Listening c) Topic d) Question
4. Which is a very useful source of information, but must be used carefully?
a) Book b) Internet c) Dictionary d) Class room
5. Which communication has the advantage of immediate feedback and opportunities to
seek and give clarification?
a) Oral b) Written c) Poor d) Dull
6. __________ is the force with which a syllable in a word / word in a sentence is uttered.
a) Pause b) Stress c) Intonation d) Posture
7. What is conventionally accepted rules for formal relations and personal behaviour in polite
society.
a) Knowledge b) Posture c) Etiquette d) Pride
8. At parting, till the sunset, the greeting is __________.
a) Good morning b) Good bye c) Good luck d) Good day
9. One who is all powerful is known as,
a) Omnipotent b) Anarchist c) Omniscient d) Omnipresent
10. A manager has to spend more time __________ to others than speaking
a) Writing b) speaking c) listening d) reading
II. Fill in the blanks (10x1=10)

11. A __________ is one who calls and arranges for the meeting.
12. __________ in beginning the meeting usually has a bad effect.
13. The __________ is a ' very useful source of information, but must be used carefully.
14. __________ is a valuable tool in speaking.
15. __________ communication allows immediate feedback.
16. Long and complex messages are best conveyed in __________.
17. A simple apology is to say, __________.
18. A __________ is an expression of appreciation
19. One who looks on the bright side of things is __________.
20. __________ involves making effort to get the speaker's full meaning..
Section –B
III.Answer all the questions in about 200 words each: (5x5=25)
21. a) List out the types of Meetings
(or)
b) Give a brief account on the Advantages and Disadvantages of Group Discussion.
22. (a) Write a note on the Interaction with Audience
(or)
b) List out the Use of Humour in Presentations.
23. a) Bring out the attributes of Spoken and Written Communication.
(or)
b) Write a short note on Indian English.
24. (a) What are the ways of asking an apology?
(or)
b) Give a brief account of Telephone Etiquette
25. a) Bring out the use of Dictionaries for Learners of English
(or)
b) Write a short note on the blocks to Effective Listening.
Section –C
IV.Answer any THREE essays in about 500 words each: (3x10=30)
26. Write an essay on Group Communication.
27. Discuss the elements of Effective Presentation
28. Write the significance of Spoken and written English
29. Etiquette and manners enhance effective communication. Substantiate.
30. Elaborate the concepts of learning and listening methods.
*****
SEMESTER IV - SKILL BASED ELECTIVE COURSE II
Employable Skills
COURSE DESIGNED BY PROF. P. NITHYA KALYANI

COURSE CODE: 17UELS2 CREDITS: 2 HOURS:1
Objectives:
• To enable students to
• Gain the functional understanding of Business English, and to practice language skills to
eliminate errors in pronunciation and sentences.
• To understand, develop and enrich interpersonal relationships, to participate effectively in

group discussions, learn the basics of effective presentation and to attend interviews with
confidence.
Learning Outcomes:
• The students become globally competent.
• It helps them to enhance the communication skills and get them ready for their
employability.
• To enable the students to gain an in-depth and updated knowledge in communication

skills.
Syllabus:
UNIT I
Communication - Types of Communication, Barriers to Communication.
UNIT II
Non-verbal Communication, Principles of Effective Communication.
UNIT III
Report Writing- Types of Report
Letters- Letter of Enquiries and Replies, letter of Orders and Complaints,
Resume Writing
UNIT IV
Interview – Techniques, Mock Interview.
Group Dscussion - characteristics of a GD, Effective Participation in GD.
UNIT V
Listening Skills – Listening vs Hearing, barriers to listening
Speaking Skills – Short formal Speech, Describing People, Places, Events and Things,
Tasks:
• Listening to announcements
• Listening to news on the radio and television
• Listening to conversation
• Group discussions
• Mock Interview
Assignments:
• Writing Reports
• Facing an interview board.
Tools:
Language lab is used as a tool to practice and enhance the communication skills of the
students.
Videos are used to improve the pronunciation of the students, to test the listening skills, and
to enrich the vocabulary of the students.
Books Recommended:
1. Essentials of Business Communication. Rajendra Pal & J.S. Korlahalli. Sultan Chand &
Sons, Educational Publishers. New Delhi. 2012
2. A Course in Communication Skills. Dr C.L.N. Prakash ,P. KiranmaiDutt&GeethaRajeevan.

Published by Cambridge University Press/Foundation Books (2013).
Web Sources:
https://cengage.com.au/.../essentials...business-communication/.../
9781285858913
www.nimilearningonline.in/course/index.php?categoryid=57
bookboon.com/en/effective-communication-skills-ebook
www.Indiabix.com
*****
EMPLOYABLE SKILLS
Max. Marks: 75 Time: 3 Hrs Course code: 17UELS2
SECTION-A
I. Answer the following:

(10x2=20)
1. a) Communication is the __________ of social as well as corporate world.
a) thread b) life blood c) energy d) nucleus
b) To enhance our communication skills we should have a command over __________.
2. a) The term __________ refers to breakdowns in the communication cycle.
a) loss b) weakness c) brain drain d) SWOT
b) Gesture is a __________ communication.
3. a) __________ communication flows from a superior to a subordinate.
a) visual b) upward c) oral d) downward
b) __________ refers to the special language of a trade, profession or field of research.
4. a) In business communication __________ is necessay.
a) Completeness of facts b) Ample Information c) Verbal cues d) Non-verbal cues
b) Sign language consist of __________, __________, and __________.
5. a) News reports are read __________.
a) Selectively b) Elaborately c) Fully d) Partially
b) A report is a basic management tool used in __________.
6. a) Reports are prepared in __________.
a) Formal Tone b) Informal Tone c) Personal Tone d) Polite Tone
b) A written report is a __________.
7. a) Being assertive in a group discussion is __________.
a) Good b) Bad c) Neutral d) worst
b) Aim of a group discussion is to see your __________ skill.
8. a)__________ interview is used to assess the performance of the employees.
a) Appraisal b) Grievance c) Reprimand d) Mock
b) The two types of groups are __________ and __________.
9. a) Listening is a __________ action.
a) Passive b) Inactive c) Active d) Dull
b) Listening demands __________ of listeners for extracting information.
10. a) __________ is a active listening practice.
a) Avoiding eye contact b) Seeing elsewhere c) hearing d) Eye contact
b) Descriptions should be __________.
SECTION – B
III. Answer the following questions in about 200 words each:
(5x5=25)
11. a) Describe the basic elements of communication.
(or)
b) Write in detail the types of Communication.
12. a) How will an effective communication take place?
(or)
b) Define Non-Verbal Communication and its characteristics.
13. a) List out the basic characteristics of business letters.
(or)
b) List out the different types of report.
14. a) Write short notes on qualities of an effective interviewer.
(or)
b) How does the formation of Groups help to improve performance levels in an
organization?
15. a) Distinguish between listening and hearing..
(or)
b) Describe any one place that you visited recently.
SECTION - C
III. Answer any three of the following in about 500 words each:
(3X10=30)
16. Discuss in detail the various barriers to communication.
17. write an essay on the principles of effective communication.
18. What is a report? Explain the features of different types of reports.
19. What are the points to be borne in mind during an interview?
20. Elucidate in detail, the various barriers to listening.
SEMESTER V – CORE COURSE IX
SHAKESPEARE
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. Dr. D. BALASUBRAMANIUM
Objectives:
 To introduce the students to the world of Shakespeare through his works

 To make the students learn the themes and techniques employed by Shakespeare
Learning Outcomes:
 Students would have understood the spirit of humanity and the broader vision of life
which pervade the works of Shakespeare
 Students would applaud the universality of Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets
 Students would be able to enact the plays of Shakespeare
Syllabus:
Unit I & II:
(Detailed) Drama – Macbeth
Sonnet No. 18,32,75

Unit III & IV:
(Detailed) Drama – The Tempest
Sonnet No. 116,123,139
Unit V:
Shakespearean theatre and audience,
Fools and Clowns,
Supernatural elements,
Last plays of Shakespeare.
Tasks:
Group Discussion:
Shakespearean Tragedies
Shakespearean Comedies
Assignments:
Critically Analyze Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth.
Bring out the salient features of Shakespearean sonnets.
Books recommended:
Shakespeare, William. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Wordsworth Editions

Ltd; Revised Ed. Aug, 1997.
Web Sources:
shakespeare.mit.edu/macbeth/full.html
shakespeare.mit.edu/Poetry/sonnets.html
shakespeare.mit.edu/tempest/full.html
https://www.bl.uk/shakespeare/articles/shakespeares-fools
https://www.enotes.com/...shakespeare/.../shakespeares-clowns-and-foolss
*****
SHAKESPEARE
Max. Marks: 75 Time : 3 Hours Course Code: 17UEL09
Section – A
I. Choose the Correct Answer. (10x1 = 10)
1. What new title does Macbeth receive early in Act one?
a). Thane of Cawdor b). Earl of Northumberland
c). Thane of Glamis d )King of Scotland
2. Who does Duncan name as his successor?
a). Macbeth b). Banquo c). Macduff d). Malcolm
3. What does Lady Macbeth say she would do with her child if she had to?
a). dash its brain out b). abandon it
c). give up her life for it d). cut off its head
4. Who discovers Duncan’s body?
a). Malcolm b). Macbeth c). Macduff d). Ross
5. Who is proclaimed king after Duncan is murdered?
a). Banquo b). Macbeth c). Malcolm d). Macduff
6. What is the name of the Caliban’s mother?

a). Miranda b). Iris c). Sycorax d). Ceres
7. Prospero often describes Gonzalo as:
a). arrogant b). wise c). wicked d). honest
8. What is the name of Alonso’s daughter?
a. )Claribel b). Miranda c). Sycorax d). Alonso
9. Who persuades Sebastian to try to kill Alonso?
a). Antonio b). Gonzalo c). Ariel d). Alonso
10. What does Prospero intend to “drown” after he has reconciled with his enemies?
a). His magic garments b). His books
c). His staff d). Caliban
II. Fill in the Blanks. (10x1 = 10)
11. Lady Macbeth urges her husband to kill __________.
12. Duncan’s son Malcolm fled to __________.
13. Macbeth has killed Banquo but Banquo’s son __________ escapes.
14. Macbeth is killed by __________.
15. __________ is the tragic flaw of Macbeth.
16. __________ is the brother of Alonso.
17. __________ is the name of Alonso’s daughter.
18. __________ helped Prospero and Miranda to flee Italy.
19. __________ is the spirit of Air.
20. In the final scene, Miranda and Ferdinand are playing __________.
SECTION – B
III. Answer the following in about 200 words each. (5x5 = 25)
21. a). Comment on the opening scene of ‘Macbeth’.

(or)
b). Write briefly on the theme of Shakespearean Sonnets.
22. a). How does Shakespeare use the supernatural elements in ‘Macbeth’?
(or)
b). Consider Shakespeare as a Sonneteer.
23. a). Comment on the opening scene of ‘The Tempest’.
(or)
b). Write a short-note on the role played by Gonzalo.
24. a). Sketch the character of Ferdinand.
(or)
b). Briefly give an account on the part played by Ariel.
25. a). Write a short –note on the behaviour of the audience in the Shakespearean theatre.
(or)
b). Consider ‘The Tempest’ as one of the last plays of Shakespeare.
SECTION – C
IV. Answer any THREE of the following in about 500 words each. (3x10 = 30)
26. Sketch the character of Lady Macbeth.
27. Consider ‘Macbeth’ as a Shakespearean tragedy.
28. Write an essay on the theme of ‘The Tempest’.
29. How do Shakespeare use the supernatural elements in ‘The Tempest’.
30. Write an essay on the Fools and Clowns.
*****
SEMESTER V – CORE COURSE X
TWENTIETH CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. Dr. V. KUNDHAVI
Objectives:
 To introduce the learners to the evolution of British English literature in the Twentieth
Century
 To raise awareness of the cultural plurality of 20th century British literature.
 To train the learners to imitate and improve their Knowledge of Literature
Learning Outcomes:
 Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of its characteristic features and
its main representatives;
 Discuss authors and issues Prescribed in the course
 Place the works of individual writers in relation to significant social, cultural and
literary developments of the period;
Syllabus:
Unit I- Poetry
G.M. Hopkins - The Windhover
W.B. Yeats - The Second Coming
T.S Eliot – The Hollow Men
W.H.Auden -The Shield of Achilles
Unit II- Poetry
Dylan Thomas : Fern Hill
Philip Larkin : Church Going
Tom Gunn : On the Move
Ted Hughes : Second Glance at a Jaguar
Unit III- Prose
Virginia Woolf - Modern Fiction
Evelyn Waugh - Little Learning: The First Volume of an Autobiography
Unit IV- Drama
G M Synge- The Playboy of the Western World
Arnold Wesker- Roots
Unit V -Fiction
Graham Greene- The Power and the Glory
Doris Lessing : The Golden Note Book
Tasks:
Group Discussion:
Salient Features of Twentieth Century Poetry
Assignments:
Critically examine T. S. Eliot’s poem ‘The Hollow Men’.
Justify J. M. Synge’s play ‘The Playboy of the Western World’ as a tragic comedy.
Books Recommended:
1. Greenblatt, Stephen, et al., eds. The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Volume
F: The Twentieth Century and After. New York: W. W. Norton, 2012.
[ISBN 978-0-393-91248-7]
2. Daiches, D..A critical history of English literature, Vol.1-3. Secker and Warburg,
English, J.E. (ed.) A concise companion to contemporary British fiction. Oxford:
Blackwell Publishing. 2006.
http://no1pdf.com/history-of-english-literature-by-david-daiches-vol-2-pdf
3. Discovering Literature: 20th century - The British Library
https://www.bl.uk/20th-century-literature
4. The Norton Anthology of English Literature: The 20th Century ...

https://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/nael/20century/welcome.htm
5. 20th Century British Literature - BookSpot.com Genre Spotlight

www.bookspot.com/genres/20thcenturybritlit.htm
Web Sources:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44402/the-windhover
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43290/the-second-coming
https://www.shmoop.com/hollow-men/poem-text.html
https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/shield-achilles
https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/fern-hill
https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/church-going/
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/57037/on-the-move
kevindublin.com/2013/04/.../second-glance-at-a-jaguar/
seas3.elte.hu/coursematerial/PikliNatalia/VWoolfModernFiction.doc
https://global.oup.com/.../the-complete-works-of-evelyn-waugh-a-little- learning-
9780198702917
https://www.archive.org/.../theplayboyofthew01240gut/potww10.txt
https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/roots-9781472574619/s
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/...power-and-the-glory...graham-greene/ 9780143107552/
https://www.theguardian.com/.../the-golden-notebook-50-years-on
*****
TWENTIETH CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE
Max. Marks: 75 Time : 3 Hours Course Code: 17UEL10
SECTION - A
I. Choose the Correct Answer:- (10x1=10)
1. Gerard Manley Hopkins dedicated the poem ‘The Wind hover’ to
a) Christ b) Nature c) Bird d) Beauty
2. The title of Yeats' 'The Second Coming' is a reference to which
event?
a)The return of Jesus Christ b) World War II c) The Modernism Era d) World War I
3. Thom Gunn's poem 'On the Move’ deals with the existential search for
a) Man's goal b) Man’s sin c) man's destination d) man's rebirth

4 . The poem ‘Church Going’ was written by
a)Ted Hughes b) Dylan Thomas c) Tom Gunn d) Philip Larkin
5. ‘Modern Fiction’ is an essay by Virginia Woolf written in the year
a)1917 b)1916 c)1915 d)1919
6. Evelyn Waugh's ‘A Little Learning: The First Volume of an Autobiography’ deals with
the theme of
a) Author b) protagonist c) Actual process of writing d) Divine
7. G.M.Synge is an
a) Canadian playwright b)American playwright c)Indian playwright d) Irish playwright
8. The play ‘Roots’ is the second play in
a) Wesker’s Trilogy b) Beckett’s Trilogy c) Shaw’s Trilogy d) Synge’s Trilogy
9. In 1947, the novel ‘The Power and the glory’ was freely adapted into a film, titled,
a) The Fugitive b) The Ambassador c) The Detective d) The Savage
10. Margaret Drabble in ‘The Oxford Companion to English Literature’ has called Lessing's
novel as
a) Inner space fiction b) Stream of consciousness c) Realistic novel d) Feminist novel
4. The ‘Windhover’depicts between the __________.

5. Yeats uses __________ literary devices in his poem ‘The Second Coming’.
6. The poem ‘Fern Hill’ by Dylan Thomas evokes the __________.
7. Phillip Larkin’s ‘Church Going’ analyzes the conflict between __________ and
__________.
8. Virginia Woolf in her essay ‘Modern Fiction’ defends __________.
9. Evelyn Waugh discloses his experiences as a master in a preparatory school in
__________.
10. ‘The Playboy of the western world’ deals with the two-fold theme of __________.
11. The uneducated working class woman in the play ‘Roots’ is __________.
12. The protagonist of the novel ‘The Power and the Glory’ is __________.
13. ‘The Golden Notebook’ is structured as a __________.
SECTION - B
III. Answer the following in about 200 words each: (5x5=25)
14. a). Symbolism in Hopkins The ‘Wind Hover’.
(or)
B). Imagery in Yeats ‘The Second Coming’.
22. a). Bring out the major themes in Philip Larkin’s ‘Church Going’.
(or)
b). Give a critical appreciation of Tom Gunn’s ‘On the Move’.
23. a). How does Virginia Woolf analyse Russian versus British Literature.
(or)
b). Bring out the autobiographical elements in Evelyn Waugh’s ‘The little
Learning: The First Volume of an Autobiography’.
24. a). Sketch the character of the Priest in ‘The Power and the Glory’.
(or)
b). Sketch the character of Christy Mahon
25. a). Write a paragraph on the theme of self Discovery in Wesker’s‘Roots’.
(or)
b). The threat of nuclear conflagration in ‘The Golden NoteBook’.
SECTION - C
26. Write an essay on the theme of Myth and Fantasy in ‘The Shield of Achilles’.
27. How does Ted Hughes explore the relationship between the animal world and the
human world.
28. Elucidate Virginia Woolf’s views on Modern Fiction.
29. Examine the theme of patricide and transformation in Synge’s ‘The playboy of the
western world’.
30. Dorris Lessing’s ‘The Golden Notebook’ depicts the theme of women’s liberation
and communism- Elucidate.
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SEMESTER V- CORE COURSE XI
DALIT LITERATURE
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. Y. RAJA
COURSE CODE: 17UEL11 CREDITS:5 HOURS:6
Objectives:
 To sensitise and understand the pain, problems and questions of Dalits.

 To create awareness about the creative expressions of Dalit writers in the field of
Literature.
Learning outcomes:
 Students can have a change of mind and attitude towards the dalits.
 Students can create an egalitarian society through the principles of Liberty , Equality ,
Fraternity and Justice.
Syllabus:
UNIT:I PROSE
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar – Waiting for a Visa.

KanchanIllaiah – Why I am not a Hindu (Chapter-3)
UNIT: II POETRY
NamdeoDhasal – Hunger (Translated by ShantaGokhale)
GoguShymala – My Food, My Wish (Translated by R. Srivatsan with Susie Tharu, N.

Manoher, and JayasreeKalathil)
Anonymous - Christmas at Keelvenmani (Translated by Vasantha Surya)
M.B.Manoj- Survey of India (Translated by K. Satchidanandan)
G.V.Ratnakar- Our Children Compete (Translated by K. Purushotham)
UNIT: III DRAMA
K.A.Gunasekaran – Touch (Translated by Ravi Shanker)
A.Shantakumar – Dream Hunt (Translated by Catherine Thankamma)
UNIT: IV SHORT STORIES
OmprakashValmiki – Amma (Translated by Naresh K. Jain)
AzhakiyaPeriyavan – Eardrum (Translated by MaliniSeshadri)
T.K.C. Vaduthala – Sweet offering at Chankranti (Translated by J. Devika)
BoyaJangaiah – Beware! (Translated by Sashi Kumar)
UNIT: V AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Baby Kamble – The Prison We Broke (Translated by Maya Pandit)
Tasks:
Group Activity – Reading of similar works of other Dalit writers.

Assignments:
Aesthetics,Socio-Culture and Politics of Dalit Literature.
Books Recommended:
The Oxford Anthology of Tamil Dalit Writing – edited by Ravikumar and R.Azhagarasan.
The Oxford Anthology of Telugu Dalit Writing – edited by K.Purushottam, Gita Ramasamy
and Gogushyamala.
The Oxford Anthology of Malayalam Dalit Writing – edited by

M.Dasan,V.Pratibha,PradeepanPampirikunnu,andC.S.Chandrika
Amma and other stories – by OmprakashValmiki trans.by NareshK.Jain.
Web Sources:
www.thebookishblog.com/the-oxford-india-anthology-of-tamil-dalit-writing. pdf
pdfgoluy.000webhostapp.com/
Mjk5NTM3Mzgtc3RhcmR1c3QtYWx3YXlzLWEtY2hhcml0eS1hb...
https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9569256
www.sapnaonline.com
www.ebookdb.org/keywords/dalit/
www.gutenberg.us/articles/dalit_literature
*****
Dalit Literature
Model question paper
Max.Marks:75 Time:n 3Hrs Course code:17UEL11
Section-A
I. Choose the correct answer: (10X1=10)
1. Dr.B.R.Ambedkar’s father was working as cashier in __________.
a) Satara b) Goregaon c) Nagpur d) Bombay
2. Dwija means
a) Twice – born b)Thrice – born c) Four times – born d) Five times – born
3. According to the poem ‘My Food, My Wish’, which is Dalit’s Culture?
a) Vegetarian b) Non – vegetarian c) Beef – eating d) Vegan
4. Who weighs more in India?
a) an Outcaste b) a Cow c) a Buffalo d) a Bull
5. Four actors in the Play ‘Touch’ represent
a) Four varnas b) Four directions c) Four Gods d) Four seasons

6. Who is the father of Parvati?
a) Kannan b) Prabhakaran c) Sivadasan d) none of the above
7. How was Amma called by the old women of the neighbourhood?
a) Sukru’s wife b) Shibbu’s mother c) Bisan’s Mother d) Kiran’s mother
8. Which had been slaughtered on the Mariamman feast day, according to ‘Ear Drum’?
a) a Cow b) a Male buffalo c) a Female buffalo d) a Bull.
9. How was Kamble’s father Pandharinath called?
a) Krishna b) Rama c) Karna d) Arjuna
10. Kamble’saai’s parents belonged to
a) Veergaon b) Phaltan c) Goregaon d) Madgaon.
11. Ambedkar studied at __________university in New York from 1913 to 1917.
12. Neo- Kshatriya’s believe that they are part of __________ spirituality.
13. __________ were more cruel than Yama on his buffalo or any other god of death,
according to the poem ‘Christmas at Keelvenmani’.
14. Our children want to play __________ with your heads.
15. The Play ‘Touch’ is translated into English by __________.
16. Prabhakaran’s lady love is __________.
17. __________ is the husband of Kochukurumbi.
18. For __________ generations, Pentayya family had been working as farm hands for Narsi
Reddy’s family.
19. According to ‘The Prison We Broke’, __________ was mahar’sfavourite month.
20. __________ is the English translator of Baby Kamble’s‘The Prison We Broke’.
Section – B

21. a) Write a Short note on the childhood and School experiences of Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar .
(Or)
b) Write a brief note on Caste and Power as said in KanchanIllaiah’s‘Why I am not a

Hindu’.
22.a) Give a critical appraisal of NamdeoDhasal’s‘Hunger’.
(Or)
b) Analyse the poem GoguShyamala’s‘My Food, My Wish’.
23. a) Give a short account on the four actors and a woman with mud pot in
K.A.Gunasekaran’s play ‘Touch’.
(Or)
b) Bring out the significance of Theyyam and Thira in Shantakumar’s play ‘Dream
Hunt’.
24. a) Sketch the characterShivcharan in the Short Story ‘Amma’.
(Or)
b) Analyse the character Chinnakuzhandai in the short story ‘Ear Drum’.
25.a) Bring out the Kamble’s view of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar.
(Or)
b) Write a short note on Mahar women as described in ‘The Prison We Broke’.
Section-C
IV. Answer any THREE of the following essays in about 500 words: 3X10=30.
26. How does Dr. B.R. Ambedkar prove the existence of untouchability in India through his
Waiting For a Visa.
27. Write an essay on the poem ‘Christmas at Keelvenmani‘.
28. ‘Dream Hunt’ projects the conflicts within the Theyyam Performer between his Dream
World and Reality – Discuss.
29. Attempt an essay on BoyaJangaiah’s‘Beware’.
30. ‘The Prison We Broke’ provides a graphic insight into the oppressive, caste and patriarchy
tenents of the Indian Society.
*****
SEMESTER V-CORE COURSE XII

INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY CRITICISM
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. K. ANBALAGAN
Objectives:
 To enable the students to understand the literary critical thought down the ages
 To train the students to analyse and understand the different literary techniques,
devices and literary aesthetic effects.
Learning Outcomes:
 The critical sensibility of the student is developed and fine tuned.
Syllabus:
UNIT-I
Literary Criticism-Introduction-Definition-Principles and Function-Qualification of a

critic.
Criticism and Critical terms - Kinds of criticism-Legislative - Theoretical -

Descriptive - Comparative - Biographical - Impressionistic and Historical.
Structuralism – Post-structuralism – Feminism – Deconstructionism – Eco-criticism –

New-Historicism
UNIT-II
The Greek Master – Aristotle
The Roman Classicist – Horace
UNIT-III
The Battle of Tastes – Sir Philip Sidney
The Triumph of Classicism – Dr. Johnson
UNIT –IV
The Romantic Revolt – William Wordsworth
The Victorian Compromise – Matthew Arnold
UNIT –V
The Age of Interrogation – T.S. Eliot
Practical Criticism - Poem analysis- The art of analysing the poem – finding the
general and detailed meaning & intention and techniques.
Prose Analysis- Appreciation of the language used- manner of writing-literary

Techniques.
Tasks:
Group Discussion:
The Triumph of Classicism
Assignments:
Greek Master- Aristotle
Romantic Revolt-William Wordsworth
Books Recommended:
1. Prasad ,Birjadish. An Introduction to Literary Criticism .New Delhi

:MacmilanIndIa Ltd, 1965.
2. Abrams M. H. A Glossary of Literary Terms. Sixth Edition Bangalore: Prism
Books Pvt Ltd,1993.
Reference Works:
Daiches, David. - Critical Approaches to Literature.
Saintsbury, George. – A History of English Criticism.
Wellek, Rene. – A History of Modern Criticism
Wimsatt, W. K. and Brooks ,Cleanth. - Literary History :A Short History
Web Sources:
https://www.saylor.org/.../ENGL301-An-Introduction-to-Literary-Criticism- and-
Theory.pdf
site.iugaza.edu.ps/.../An_Introduction_to_Literature__Criticism_and_Theory. Pdfs
https://www.researchgate.net/.../273443020_A_Short_History_of_Literary_ Criticism
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INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY CRITICISM
Maximum Marks: 75 Time : 3 Hours COURSE CODE:
17UEL12
Section - A
I. Choose the correct answer: (10x1=10)
1. Criticism is born of __________.
a) Answering b) Questioning c) Reading d) Nothing
2. Which one of the following is not a critical mode?
a). Legislative Criticism b). Aesthetic Criticism
c). Descriptive Criticism d). Comparative Criticism
3. ristotle was the most distinguished disciple of __________?
a) Socrates b) Plato c) Aeschylus d) Aristophanes
4. Horace belongs to __________.
a) Alexandrian b) Old Latin Mode
c) The Revival of the Ancient Greek Tradition d) None of the Above
5. Sir Philip Sidney’s ‘Apology for Poetry’ is a reply to
a) Aristotle’s Poetics b) Horace’s ArsPoetica
c) Stephen Gosson’s School of Abuse d) Dante’s De VulgariEloquio
6. Dr.Johnson is a __________ critic in the tradition of Dryden, Addison and Pope
a) Romantic b) Neo-Classical c) Modern d) None of the above
7. Wordsworth’s ‘Lyrical Ballads’ was published in
a) 1796 b) 1797 c) 1798 d) 1799
8. Arnold considers Homer, Milton and __________ are the three great masters of the
grand style
a) Shakespeare b) Virgil c) Pope d) Dante
9. Eliot declared himself a classicist in __________.
a) 1926 b) 1927 c) 1928 d) 1929
10. Dissociation of sensibility is the concept propounded by __________.
a) Arnold b) Sydney c) Dryden d) TS Eliot

11. A critic is an ideal __________.
12. Theoritical criticism proposes a __________ of Literature.
13. Catharsis means __________.
14. ‘ArsPoetica’ is the work of __________.
15. Sidney’s Apology makes serious attempts to apply classical rules to __________ poetry.
16. __________ is the true father of historical criticism in English.
17. ‘Tintern Abbey’ and the ‘Immortality Ode’ are the works of __________.
18. Arnold considers poetry as __________.
19. The Impersonal Theory of Poetry is propounded by __________.
20. Eliot’s model critic is __________.
Section - B
III. Answer the following questions in about 200 words each (5x5=25)
21. a) Write a short note on critic
(or)
b) Describe the principles of Criticism.
22. a) Write briefly on Aristotle’s concept of imitation
(or)
b) Write a paragraph on the observations of Horace on Poetry
23. a) State briefly the ‘argument’ of Sidney’s Apology for Poetry
(or)
b) Who is considered the true father of historical criticism? Why?
24. a) Write a short note on Wordsworth’s concept of Poetic Diction
(or)
b) What do you understand by Arnold’s Touchstone method?
25. a) Write a paragraph on The Age of Interrogation
(or)
b) Write a short note on the art of analysing poetry
Section - C
IV. Answer any THREE of the following essays in about 500 words: (3x10=30)
26. Write an essay on the observations of Aristotle on Literature, Literary forms and style?
27. Write a brief note on any five critical terms.
28. Do you think that Dr.Johnson exerted a greater influence on his age than any English
critic had done in the past? How?
29. What are the occasion and limitations of Wordsworth’s critical note?
30. Critically appreciate the given passage.
Little drops of water,
Little grains of sand,
Make the mighty ocean
And the pleasant land.
Little deeds of kindness

Little words of love.
Make this earth an Eden
Like the heaven above.
*****
SEMESTER V – MAJOR BASED ELECTIVE COURSE - I
LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
COURSE DESIGNED BY: Dr. D. BALASUBRAMANIUM
COURSE CODE: 17UELM1 CREDITS: 5 HOURS: 5
Objectives:
 To make the students aware of the origin and growth of English literature.
 To enable the learners acquire the skill of correct pronunciation.
 To introduce the scientific study of English Language.
Learning Outccomes:
 Students will get an awareness of the origin and growth of English literature.
 learners acquire the skill of correct pronunciation.
Syllabus:
Unit I:
Descent of English from the Indo-European family of Languages,
Old English, Middle English,
English as a World Language.
Unit II:
What is Language?
Spoken and Written Language
Written Language and Animal Communication
Varieties of Language - Dialect, Idiolect, Register.
Unit III:
Influences – Greek, Latin, French.
Individuals in the making of English – Bible translations, Shakespeare, Milton.
Indian English and American English
Unit IV:
Organs of Speech, Vowels, Diphthongs & Consonants
Transcription of individual words
Unit V:
IC Analysis, TG Grammar, Morphology.
Tasks:
Group Discussion:
Indian English and American English
Assignments:
Transcription of Individual words, sentences, and passages.
Books Recommended:
1. F.T. Wood - An Introduction to the Study of English Language, Oxford: OUP, 1965.
2. C. L. Wren – The English Language, London: Methnen& Co, Ltd, 1970.
3. J. F. Wallwork – Language and Linguistics. London: Heinmann Educational Books, 1972.
4. Verma, S.K., N. Krishnaswamy, Modern Linguistics, an introduction.
Web Sources:
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/.../ c3cf559427e80f27ddae69984519029f1765.pdf
tcerj.raleduc.com.br/language-and-linguistics-an-introduction-to-the-study-of -language-by-
wallwork.pdf
https://www.researchgate.net/.../44371570_Language_and_linguistics_an_
introduction_to_the_study_of_language_J_F_Wallwork
www.worldcat.org/.../modern-linguistics-an-introduction/.../645773390
*****
LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
Max. Marks: 75 Time : 3 Hours Course Code:

17UELM1
SECTION - A
I. Choose the Correct answer. (10x1=10)

1. ‘The Middle English’ period is between __________.
a. 1450-1650 b. 1150-1450 c. 800-1150 d. 600-1100
2. Chaucer belongs to the __________ period.
a. Old English b. Middle English c. Modern English d. Ancient
3. The variety of language according to the user is called __________.
a. Register b. Dialect c. Idiolect d. Standard Language
4. The term ’R. P.’ is short for __________.
a. Received Pronunciation b. Receivable Pronunciation
c. Royal Pronunciation d. Right Pronunciation
5. The distinctive sound unit of a language is called __________.
a. Morpheme b. Phoneme c. Allophone d. Grapheme
6. The vocal cords vibrate and produced __________.
a. voiced sounds b. voiceless sounds
c. semi-vowels d. frictionless continuants
7. During the articulation of ‘Nasal Sounds’, the air escapes through the __________.
a. mouth b. throat c. nose d. none of these
8. The vowels are __________.
a. voiceless b. sometimes voiced c. always voiced d. never voiced
9. /n/ is a __________.
a. vowel b. plosive c. affricate d. nasal
10. /h/ is a __________.
a. Bilabial b. Dental c. Labio-dental d. Glottal
II. Fill in the Blanks:(10x1 = 10)
11. Regional varieties of a language is called __________.
12. ‘Phobia’ is a __________ word.
13. ‘Bouquet’ is a word borrowed from __________.
14. The ‘Old English’ period is also known as __________ period.
15. The air-stream mechanism which is used to pull in air is called __________.
16. /p/ is a voiceless __________ plosive.
17. /w/ is a __________.
18. The term ‘velum’ refers to the __________.
19. Bloomsfield is associated with __________.
20. Noam Chomsky is associated with __________
SECTION - B
III. Answer the following in about 200 words each. (5x5=25)
21. a. Write a brief note on Old English.

(Or)
b. Middle English
22. a. Dialect
(Or)
b. Idiolect
23. a. French influence

(Or)
b. Latin influence
24. a. Nasals
(Or)
b. Transcribe the following words:-
1. Examination 2. Church 3. King 4. English 5. Midas
25. a. Explain the types of Morpheme.

(Or)
b. Differentiate Competence from performance.
SECTION - C
IV. Answer the following in about 500 words each. (3x10 = 30)
26. Write an essay on the descent of English from the Indo-European family of Languages.
27. Differentiate human language from animal communication.
28. Write an essay on the American influence on English.

29. Describe the vowels of English with examples.
30. What are the salient features of TG Grammar.
*****
SEMESTER V – SKILL BASED ELECTIVE COURSE - III
GRAMMAR THROUGH READING
Objectives:
 To develop in students the habit of reading
 To help students identify the parts of speech
 To empower students with the ability to transform sentence structures
Learning Outcomes:
 Students will learn to be both fluent and accurate in expression
 Learners are enabled to understand the possibility of CLIL
Syllabus:
Unit: 1
An Astrologer’s Day - R.K.Narayan.
Unit: 2
The Bet - Anton Chekhov
Unit: 3
The Last Leaf - O. Henry
Unit: 4
The Fun They Had -Isaac Asimov
Unit: 5
The Man with the Scar – Somerset Maugham.
Tasks:
Reading the prescribed texts
Assignments
Identify the noun forms.
Form Question Tags.
Identify the verb forms
Frame Yes or No Questions.
Books Recommended:
Web Sources:
https://archive.org/.../astrologersday035473mbp/astrologersday035473mbp_ djvu.txts
www.btboces.org/.../1_The%20Wager%20by%20Anton%20Chekhov.pdf
www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/LasLea.shtml
www.studiestoday.com/.../ NCERT%20Class%209%20English%20The%20Fun%20They
%20H...
www.unz.org/Pub/MaughamWSomerset-1934v02-00018
*****
GRAMMAR THROUGH READING

Max. Marks: 75 Time : 3 Hours Course Code:

17UELS3
Section - A
I. Answer the following as Directed: (10x 1 = 10 Marks)

1.Take your anna back (Add question tag)
2. He asked her whether she knew a great load had gone from him that day (Change the
speech)
3.And this wild, senseless bet was carried out! (Identify the adjectives)
4.He refused wine and tobacco (Frame an yes/no question)
5. According to the doctor Johnsy had bright chances of survival (Say true/false)
6. Sue and Johnsy were photographers/painters/musicians by profession (Choose the right
option)
7.Make adverbs from these adjectivesi) Angry ii) Happy
8.Choose the right word.
But now and then I saw him __________ a drink.

a) Suggested
b) proposed
c) offered
9.I wondered whether it had been caused by a saber or by a fragment of shell (Into direct
speech)
10. No notice was taken of him (Into the Active Voice)
II Fill in the blanks with right answer: (10x1= 10 Marks)
11. I __________ (buy) some jaggery and coconut tomorrow.

12. Your books __________ (give) me wisdom (fill in with present perfect form)
13. If you mean that in earnest, I __________ (take) the bet
14. __________ confinement is a great deal harder to bear than __________ (compulsory,
voluntary)
15. In the course of four years some six hundred volumes __________ (procure) at his
request. (Use the right voice)
16. Every blessing elevates both the person offering the blessing and the __________.
17. There won’t be any books left __________ we preserve them (Complete with if or
unless)
18. You won’t learn your lessons __________ you don’t study regularly (Complete with if or
unless)
19. He __________ (draw) a knife from his ragged shirt (Fill in with the verb form)
20. They __________ (laid / lied) the girl on the ground and stood watching her.
SECTION –B
III. Answer the following:- (5x5=25 Marks)
21. a) Pick out the adverbial clauses in the following sentences, tell the kind of each clause:
1. If he had continued there he would have carried on the work of his forefathers.
2. Yes, in our village, when I was a silly youngster.
3. He was as much a stranger to the stars as were his innocent customers.
4. You dragged me in while I was passing.
5. This was a signal for the astrologer to bundle up too, since it left him in darkness except
for a little shaft of green light which strayed in from somewhere and touched the ground
before him.
Or
b) Identify any five nouns in the given passage and state its type as proper noun and so on
The place was deserted by the time the astrologer picked up his articles and put
them into his bag. The green shaft was also gone, leaving the place in darkness and silence.
The stranger had gone off into the night, after giving the astrologer a handful of coins.
22. a) . Change the speech of the following sentences:

1) “I don’t agree with you,” said the host.
2) “They’re both equally immoral,” remarked one of the guests.
3) "Poor creature!" thought the banker.
4) "Agreed! You stake your millions and I stake my freedom!" said the young man.
5) "Both are equally immoral," observed one of the guests.
Or
b) Change into the other degrees of comparison without changing the meaning:
1. The life imprisonment is more moral and more humane than the death penalty.
2. The old banker is the richest man in the city.
3. Very few guests in the party are as clever as the young lawyer.
23. a) Say whether the following statements are ‘true’ or ‘false’:

1) Sue was from California.
2) According to the doctor Johnsy had bright chances of survival.
3) Sue knew the exact reason for Johnsy falling sick.
4) The ivy leaves symbolized the withering life for Johnsy.
5) Johnsy had an attack of pneumonia.
Or
b) Rearrange the following:
1. The month of November was very cold and many in the village were affected by the
deadly disease called pneumonia.
2. As they were poor the two artists stayed in Greenwich Village.
3. Sue from Maile and Johnsy from California were budding artists and friends.
4. Sue took her friend to the doctor.
5. Johnsy was also affected by pneumonia.
24. a) Answer the following with reference to the story ‘The Fun They had’.
1. “I wouldn’t throw it away.”
(i) Who says these words?
(ii) What does ‘it’ refer to?
2. “Sure they had a teacher, but it wasn’t a regular teacher. It was a man.”
(i) Who does ‘they’ refer to?
(ii) What does ‘regular’ mean here?
(iii) What is it contrasted with?
Or
b) Rewrite the following sentences using unless:

1. She must return my book or I will never talk to her.
2. They should work hard or they will not pass the examination.
3. The teacher will permit you only if you have the appointment.
4. There won’t be any books left if we do not preserve them.
5. You won’t learn your lessons if you don’t study regularly.
25. a) Use one of the words or word combinations to fill each gap.
(now and then, good-humored, due to, far from, an acquaintance,)
1. It was unexpected on that round, fat and ___________ face.

2. ___________ I saw him offered a drink.
3. I was standing at the bar one evening with ___________.
4. Then he turned away and offered his tickets to the men who were standing ___________
us.
5. Oh, that was ___________ a bottle that burst when he was opening it.
Or
b). Identify and list out ten adjectives from the passage given below:
This scar spoke of a terrible wound and I wondered whether it had been caused by a saber
or by a fragment of shell. It was unexpected on that round, fat and good-humored face. He
had small features and his face went oddly with his large and fat body. He was a powerful
man of more than common height. I never saw him in anything, but a very shabby grey suit, a
khaki shirt and an old sombrero.
(Or)
B) Change the Voice
1) My companion greeted him.

2) They captured him together with his staff and tried him by court-martial.
3) They used matches for chips.
4) They were placed against the wall by the general.

5) The usual formalities were performed.
SECTION – C
IV. Answer any Three of the following: (3x10-30)
26. Reading Comprehension :

Punctually at midday he opened his bag and spread out his professional equipment, which
consisted of a dozen cowrie shells, a square piece of cloth with obscure mystic charts on it, a
notebook, and a bundle of palmyra writing. His forehead was resplendent with sacred ash and
vermilion, and his eyes sparkled with a sharp abnormal gleam which was really an outcome
of a continual searching look for customers,but which his simple clients took to be a
prophetic light and felt comforted. The power of his eyes was considerably enhanced by their
position placed as they were between the painted forehead and the dark whiskers which
streamed down his cheeks : even a half-wit's eyes would sparkle in such a setting.
To crown the effect he wound a saffron-coloured turban around his head. This colour
scheme never failed. People were attracted to him as bees are attracted to cosmos or dahlia
stalks. He sat under the boughs of a spreading tamarind tree which flanked a path running
through the Town Hall Park. It was a remarkable place in many ways : a surging crowd was
always moving up and down this narrow road morning till night. A variety of trades and
occupations was represented all along its way : medicine sellers, sellers of stolen hardware
and junk, magicians, and, above all, an auctioneer of cheap doth, who created enough din all
day to attract the whole town. Next to him in vociferousness came a vendor of fried
groundnut, who gave his ware a fancy name each day, calling it
“ Bombay Ice-Cream “ one day, and on the next
“ Delhi Almond,” and on the third “ Raja's Delicacy,”
and so on and so forth, and people flocked to him.
Answer the following questions:
1. What are the cultural words and phrases used in the paragraph?
2. Is there any special significance in using these words and phrases?
3. With which culture can you associate these words and phrases?
4. Is there any significance for the tamarind tree in the culture portrayed in the story?
5. Could you imagine the location of the story while reading the paragraph? Justify your
answer.
27. Write the definition next to each of the following words. Write a sentence that properly
uses each word in context.
1) Humane:
2) Immortal:
3) Capricious
4) Rapture
5) Erudite
28. Frame five suitable yes/no and five suitable wh questions from the given passage:
Next morning the watchmen ran in with pale faces, and told him they had seen the man
who lived in the lodge climb out of the window into the garden, go to the gate, and disappear.
The banker went at once with the servants to the lodge and made sure of the flight of his
prisoner. To avoid arousing unnecessary talk, he took from the table the writing in which the
millions were renounced, and when he got home locked it up in the fireproof safe.
29. Develop the hints into a meaningful story:

Friendship between Sue and Johnsy – Johnsy attacked by pneumonia- her love with death-
counting the falling leaves of the ivy plant- Sue’s effort- Behrman – his aim in life – bold
gesture of Behrman – painting the fallen leaf – change in Johnsy’s outlook-motivation to live
– Behrman’s death due to pneumonia – his masterpiece.
30. Changeinto direct speech
1) I wondered whether it had been caused by a saber or by a fragment of shell.

2) He told me he’d never had such bad luck in his life.
3) Our friends asked the officer commanding the squad what the devil they were keeping him
watching for.
4) The officer said that the general commanding the troops wished to attend the execution and
they awaited his arrival.
5) The general asked the condemned men whether there was anything they wished before the
execution took place.
*****
SEMESTER V – SKILL BASED ELECTIVE COURSE - IV
INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. Dr. K. TAMILARASI

Objectives:
 To equip the students with the nuances of writing.

 To introduce creative writing for self expression.
Learning Outcomes:
 There is scope for improving originality and creativity through literary output.
 Students will be able to enhance their linguistic and communication abilities.
 Will be aware of social and global conditions and reflect them in their writing.
Unit I:
Nature and concept – analyzing a creative composition.
Activity – Translation from Tamil to English.
Unit II:
Shaping the Content for Reader’s Access: Paragraph as mini essay – Function –
Length – Topic statement – Paragraph unity – Helping reader’s visualize.
Activity – Expansion of an idea into a paragraph.
Unit III:
Essays for various goals – major developmental strategies – structural

variations.Reading strategies for writers – description – narration.
Activity – Essay writing.
Unit IV:
Article writing – Newspaper article – Magazine article – Photograph prompts - Digital

writing.
Activity – Advertisement writing – digital.
Unit V:
The short story – Elements of the short story – Sample stories.
Activity– Story writing workshop.

Tasks:
Magazine preparation –Group Project
Assignments:
Classroom activities prescribed under each unit.
Books Recommended:
 Advanced Introduction to Creative Writing – Pages 1 to 62

 The Writing Process - A Concise Rhetoric and Handbook – John M. Lannon,
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (Eighth edition), New York: Pearson
Longman, 2004.
 A Beginner’s Manual AnjanaNeiraDev, AnuradhaMarwah.Swathi Pal, Delhi, Pearson
Longman, 2001.
Web Sources:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/.../writing-process...lannon/1100736851
https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/11725524
https://armandoramirezreg.files.wordpress.com/.../creative-writing-a- beginners-manual-by-
anjana-neira-dev-anuradha-marwah-swati-pal....
http://cbse.nic.in/cw-xii/creative-writing-xii-unit-1.pdf
http://www.cbseportal.com/download/text-books/translation-studies-class-xii
www.contentwriter.in
*****
INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING
Max. marks: 75 Time: 3 hours COURSE

CODE:17UELS4
Section – A
I. Answer the following in one or two sentences each: (10X1=10)
1. What is creative writing?
2. Mention any two vital elements of writing.
3. What is the function of transitional paragraphs?
4. Mention the common ways of arranging information for coherence?
5. What are the three major categories of writing?
6. Define description.
7. Mention one difference between the newspaper article and the magazine article.
8. How many words are there in a headline?
9. Name the four basic elements of the short story.
10. According to Edgar Allen Poe how many parts constitute the plot of the short story?
11. __________ refers to out dated words and phrases.
12. Periphrasis means __________ saying a simple thing.
13. __________ is both a reader’s and writer’s frame work.
14. The topic statement usually appears at __________.
15. Purpose refers to __________.
16. Referential writing is also called as __________.
17. Soft news is also called as __________.
18. __________ tells about the person who has written the article.
19. The message conveyed by the writer through the story constitutes the __________ of
the story.
20. In a short story say no to __________ characters.
Section – B
III. Answer the following in about 200 words each: 5X5=25

21. a) Draw a flow chart denoting the creative process.
OR
b) Translate the following passage into English.
22. a) Write a note on paragraph function.
OR
b) Expand any one of the following proverb:
(i) Time and tide wait for none.
(ii) Make hay while the sun shines.
23. a) Write a note on the reading strategies for writers.
OR
b) Narrate an event that caused great joy to you.
24. a) Write a note on photograph prompts.
OR
b) Prepare an article on keeping fit.
25. a) What do you understand by the beginning, middle and end in the context of a short
story?
OR
b). Write a note on characterization in a short story.
Section – C
IV. Answer any Three of the following in about 500 words each: 3X10=30
26. Write an essay on creative writing ideas provided some tips to tap to creating.
27. “Writers need definite paragraph division for control” – Discuss
28. Bring out the important guidelines for the descriptive mode of writing.
29. Write an essay on the key features of a newspaper article.
30. Attempt an essay on the steps involved in the creative process of a short story.
*****
SEMESTER VI – CORE COURSE XIII
WOMEN’S WRITING
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. Dr. P. MYTHILY

Objectives:
 Highlight the contemporary women’s writing Network.

 Foster the integration of women’s writing.
Learning Outcomes:
 Stimulate innovative thinking and understanding of women.

 Acknowledging the potential of women’s writing.
Syllabus:
Unit I: Introduction
Feminism: Meaning – Definition

Different Schools of Feminism: Liberal Feminism – Radical Feminism – Marxist
Feminism – Socialistic Feminism – Global Feminism – Black Feminism –
Dalit Feminism – Eco Feminism
Indian concepts: Matriarchy – Patriarchy – Gender divisions of labour –
Gynocentricism – Womanism.
Unit II: Poetry
Adrienne Rich – Power; Planetarium

Carol Ann Duffy – Valentine
Kamala Das – The Old Playhouse
Unit III: Prose
Sojourner Truth – Ain’t I a woman

Mother Teresa – Nobel Lecture
Unit IV: Drama
Alice Childress – Wedding Band
Unit V: Fiction
Gloria Naylor – Mama Day
Tasks:
Group Activity : A reading of speeches by great women celebrities

Assignments:
The origin and development of the Feminist Movement.

Contemporary British women poetry.
Contemporary African American poetry.
Matriarchy in Gloria Naylor’s Mama Day
Books Recommended:
Introducing Feminism (Paperback) by CathiaJenainati, Judy Groves, 2010.
Womanism: Black Feminism, Womanist Novels, Womanist Theology, Womanist

Writers, Sojourner Truth, Angela Davis, Alice Walker, the (Paperback), 2013.
Multicultural Feminism: Africana Womanism, Black Feminism, Chandra

TalpadeMohanty, Chicana Feminism, Conditions (Magazine), Feminism and Nati
(Paperback), 2013.
Web Sources:
https://www.allenandunwin.com/.../Introducing-Feminism-Cathia-Jenainati- and-Judy-
Groves-9781848311213
ccr-n.pt/black_feminism_womanism_and_the_wordpress.pdf
www.feminist.com/resources/artsspeech/genwom/sojour.html.com
www.gos.sbc.abc.edu/m/teresanobel.html.com
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WOMEN’S WRITING

Section – A
1. Matriarchy speaks of
a) Father’s rule b) Mother’s rule c) Brother’s rule d) Sister’s rule
2. Vandana Shiva is a
a) Black Feminist b) Echo Feminist c) Marxist Feminist d) Socialist Feminist
3. ‘Planetarium’ is a poem written by
a) Adrienne Rich b) AudreLorde c) Phillis Wheatley d) Alice Walker
4. The poem written by Carol Ann Duffy is
a) Phoenix b) Valentine c) Power d) Planetarium
5. Soujourner Truth delivers the speech ‘Ain’t I a woman’ in the year
a) 1651 b) 1751 c) 1851 d) 1951
6. Mother Teresa won the __________ prize in the year 1979
a) Nobel peace prize b) Booker Prize c) Padma Sri d) Bharat Ratna
7. The play ‘Wedding Band’ deals __________ love.
a) inter-racial love b) intra-racial love c) identity crisis d) racism
8. The first play written by Alice Childress is __________.
a) Florence b) Wedding Band c) Trouble in Mind d) Raisin in the Sun
9. The setting in Gloria Naylor’s ‘Mama Day’ takes place in
a) West Indies b) Georgia Islands c) Manhattan d) Scychlleys
10. Sapphira Wade, the surrogate mother married a Norwagian named
a) Bascombe Wade b) Philip Wade c) George Wade d) Thomas Wade
11. Patriarchy voices for __________ rule.

12. The term Gender is __________ according to Judith Butler.
13. The poem ‘Planetarium’ is on the astronomer __________.
14. The poem ‘Valentine’ consists of __________ stanzas.
15. The lecture ‘Ain’t I a woman’ was delivered in the year 1851 at __________.
16. Mother Teresa delivered her Nobel Peace lecture in __________.
17. Alice Childress is a __________ playwright.
18. Shembe is the protagonist in __________ Alice Childress’ play.
19. Miranda in ‘Mama Day’ is referred to as __________ by her Islanders.
20. The only heir to the Day family in ‘Mama Day’ is __________.
Section – B
21. a) Bring out the awakening in Adrienne Rich’s poem ‘Planetarium’.
(or)
b) Summarize Carol Ann Duffy’s poem ‘Valentine’.
22. a) Explain Black Feminism.
(or)
b) Write a note on Gender division of labour.
23. a) Theme of Sojourner Truth’s lecture.
(or)
b) Bring out the essence of Mother Teresa’s Nobel Peace Prize lecture.
24. a) Sketch the character of Julia in Alice Childress’ ‘Wedding Band’.
(or)
b) Bring out the major themes in ‘Wedding Band’.
25. a) Sketch the character of Abigail.
(or)
b) How does George represent the patriarchal power in ‘Mama Day’?
Section – C
IV. Answer ANY THREE of the following essays in about 500 words: (3x10=30)
26. Bring out the development of the Feminist movement.
27. Write an essay on the major themes dealt by Meena Alexander’s poetry.
28. Duffy’s work explores both every day experience and the rich fantasy life of herself
and others – Justify.
29. How does Alice Childress depict the inter-racial love in her play ‘Wedding Band’?
30. Justify ‘Mama Day’ as a Black Feminist Fiction.
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SEMESTER VI – CORE COURSE XIV

LIFE WRITING
Objectives:
 To explore the lives of great celebrities.

 To evaluate notions of genre.
Learning outcomes:
 Learners will be able to create original and imaginative texts.

 Learners will be able to interpret and analyze similar compositions.
Syllabus:
Unit I: Poetry
Ruins of a Great House – Derek Walcott
Telephonic Conversation – Wole Soyinka
Small Scale reflections on a Great House – A.K.Ramanujan
I am not that Woman- KishwarNaheed
Unit II: Prose Letters

Gandhi’s letter to Adolf Hitler- December 25,1940
Jawaharlal Nehru’s letter to Indira Gandhi – Naini,October 26,1930
Unit III: Diary

The Diary of a Young Girl--by Anne Frank, Eleanor Roosevelt (Introduction), B.M.
Mooyaart(Translation)
 On Deportations- October 9 1942
 Describing her despair- February 3 1944, APRIL 5, 1944
 On Still Believing- July 15 1944
Unit IV: Biography

Helen Keller- Margaret Davidson. Illustrated by Wendy Walton.
Unit V: Autobiography
Wings of Fire- APJ AbdhulKalam (Chapters:1,2,3,4,5)
Tasks:
Collecting similar letters of great personalities.
Writing an article on great personalities and their contributions.
Assignments:
Critically Analyze KishwarNaheed’s poem ‘I am not that Woman’.
Anne Frank’s life.
Abdul Kalam as the Missile Man
Books Recommended:
The Norton Anthology of American Poetry 7th Edition by Nina Baym.
Web Sources:
https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ruins-of-a-great-house/
https://allpoetry.com/.../10379451-Telephone-Conversation-by-Wole- Soyinka
https://www.poemhunter.com/.../small-scale-reflections-on-a-great-house/
www.markedbyteachers.com/.../the-poems-i-am-not-that-woman-by-kishwarnaheed-and-
woman-work-by-maya-angelou-show-...S
www.mkgandhi.org/letters/hitler_ltr1.htm
www.scoopwhoop.com/inothernews/nehrus-letter-to-indira-gandhi/
https://archive.org/.../AnneFrankTheDiaryOfAYoungGirl.../Anne-Frank-The- Diary-Of-A-
Young-Girl_djvu.txt
www.biographyonline.net/women/helen-keller.html
rgi.edu.in/rgi_pdf/wings-of-fire-by-abdul-kalam.pdf
http://www.rediff.com/freedom/19let4.htm
LIFE WRITING

SECTION – A
1. The woman in the poem ‘I am not that woman’ is a victim of __________.

a. flattery b. suppressed anger c. eulogy d. reification
2. The poem ‘Ruins of a Great House’ talks about the destruction of __________ culture.
a. African b. American c. Italian d. English
3. The landlady in the poem ‘Telephonic Conversation’ was a __________
a. White b.Black c. Nomad d. Jew
4. Gandhi’s second letter to Hitler is based on __________.
a. developing patriotism b. ahimsa c. disapproval of violence d. satyagraha
5. __________ is the best way to find out what is right, according to Nehru.
a. Writing b. Arguing c. Probing d. Discussing
6. Anne shares her opinion as a Jewish with __________.
a. Mr. Van Daan b. Peter c. Kleiman d. Mr. Frank
7. All the diary entries of Anne were addressed to __________.
a. Conny b. Emmy c. Kitty d. Marianna
8. What was the disease that made Helen Keller lose her eyesight and hearing?
a. brain fever b. diabetics c. alcoholism d. tumour
9. __________ founded the Swastik Oil Mills.
a. Mother Teresa b. Sarojini Naidu c. Sarabhai d. Kalam
10. Kalam was greatly inspired by the poet __________
a. Imran b. Keats c. Khalil Gibran d. Bharathi

11. Derek Walcott compares __________ to a great house in ruins.
12. The cows that came from nowhere were given __________ and __________ in the Great
house.
13. Nehru disliked __________ and doling out good advice.
14. Under Bapuji’s leadership, there is no room for __________ or __________.
15. ‘The Diary of a young Girl’ is also known as __________.
16. __________ is the full name of Mahatma Gandhi.
17. Anne writes about an assassination attempt on __________.
18. Prof. Oda is a __________.
19. __________ is the famous autobiography of Helen Keller.
20. The two Indian rockets born at Thumba were named __________ and __________.
SECTION – B
21. a) How does the landlady humiliate the Black man in the poem ‘Telephonic
Conversation’ by Wole Soyinka?
or
b) Discuss the irony presented in the poem ‘I am not that Woman’.
22. a) Write a note on Gandhi’s Doctrine of Universal Principle?
or
b) What does Nehru say about Gandhiji in his letter dated 26 October, 1930?
23. a) Elucidate the impact of Holocaust on Anne Frank with reference to her letter dated
October 9, 1942?
or
b) Describe Anne’s conviction between her inward and outward self?
24. a) Describe the achievements of Helen Keller?
or
b) Bring out the initial years of struggle of Helen Keller.
25. a) Write a short on Kalam’s experience at MIT.
or
b) Write a paragraph on Kalam’s contribution in NASA.
Section – C
IV. Answer ANY THREE of the following questions in about 500 words:- (3x10=30marks)
26. Write an essay on the central theme of the poem ‘Ruins of a Great House’.
27. What do you know of Nehru’s philosophy of life from his letter to his daughter Indira?
28. How does Anne mature and develop through the course of her diary? Explain with
reference to the diary entries prescribed in the syllabus?
29. Justify Helen Keller as a role model for achievers.
30. Justify the epithet Kalam-the Missile Man.
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SEMESTER VI – CORE COURSE XV
E- Learninng and English Language Teaching
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. Dr. V. KUNDHAVI
Objectives:
 To help the learning to familiarize themselves with the electronic medium for
learning, and teaching language
 To enable the learners to understand the traditional and modern methods of Teaching
and learning
Learning Outcomes:
 Knowledge and understanding in the subject area of elearning

 Ability to use a number of elearning applications
Syllabus:
UNIT I – Evolution of ELT
 History of English language teaching- Palmer, Sweet, Hornby- Howatt-Approaches

in language teaching-
 Theories of first language acquisition- Behaviorism- Cognitivism – Communicative

Competence
UNIT II Methods in Language Teaching

 Discourse analysis
 Contrastive analysis
 Error Analysis
UNIT III E-learning theory
 E-learning Concepts and Impact

 Advantages and disadvantages of e-learning
 Web based learning
 Online learning
UNIT IV Methods of e- learning and Tools.
 Synchronous learning
 Asynchronous learning
 Instructor led group learning
Unit V E-Learning Tools

 Web based: Blog- Wikis-
 Computer based CD –ROM
 Open Source software: efront, Moodle, Dokeos, Caroline, Ilias learning Sakai Project,
OLAT
Tasks:
National Programme on Technology enhanced learning(NPTEL online certificate course)
Books Recommended:
1. Clarke, Alan. E-Learning Skills. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2004.
2. Dudeney, Gavin. The Internet and the Language Classroom. Cambridge: CUP, 2007.
3. Holmes, B. and J, Gardner. E-Learning: Concepts and Practice. London: Sage, 2006.
4. Khan, B. Web-based instruction. New Jersey: Edu. Tech. Publications, 1997.
. 5. Smith, David Gordon and Eric, Barber. Teaching English with Information Technology:
How to Teach English Using the Internet, Software and Email - For the Professional English
Language Teacher. London: Modern English Publications, 2007.
Web Sources:
sanantonio.com.lawmasc.net/65324-epub-books-download-alan-clarke.html
https://www.asian-efl-journal.com/the-internet-and-the-language-classroom-a -practical-
guide-for-teachers/
https://www.slideshare.net/.../chapter-4-elearning-gardner-and-holmes2006
E-learning And English Language Teaching
Max. Marks: 75 Time: 3 Hrs Course Code:17UEL15
SECTION – A
I. Choose the Correct answer: (10x1=10)
1. Palmer viewed grammar as the underlying sentence patterns of the __________.
a) Spoken language b) written language c) sign language d) code language
2. Palmer, Hornby and other British applied linguists prepared __________ descriptions.
a) Grammar translation b) theory free c) pedagogical d) direct method
3. Discourse analysis is sometimes defined as the analysis of language '__________'.

a) Beyond the word b) beyond the meaning c) beyond the structure d) beyond the sentence
4. In the 1950s, the study of second language acquisition (SLA) was largely based on
the __________.
a) Null hypothesis b) logical hypothesis c) complex hypothesis d) contrastive hypothesis
5. __________ learning means that the students can start completing the targets at any time,
and he
can arrange a learning schedule that meets his individual needs.
a)visual b) self-pace c) physical d) verbal
6. __________ is one solution for students who have problem of distance from their house to
the school.
a)X- learner b) M- learner c) E-learner d) F- learner
7. __________ learning involves online studies through chat and videoconferencing.
a) Synchronous b) asynchronous c) blog d) wiki
8. __________ learning can be carried out even while the student is offline.
a) wiki b) blog c) asynchronous d) synchronous
9. A __________ is a discussion or informational website published on the World Wide

Web consisting of discrete, often informal diary-style text entries.
a) Asynchronous b) blog c) wiki d) synchronous
10. The short form, "blog", was coined by __________.
a) Peter Drinklage b) Peter Capaldi c) Peter Merholz d) Peter Norvig
11. The process of assimilating and expanding our intellectual horizon is termed as
__________.development.
12. __________in his writings had emphasized the problems of grammar for the foreign
learner.
13. Some discourse analysts consider the larger discourse context in order to understand how
it
affects the __________ of the sentence.

14. The two major causes of error, coined by the Error Analysis approach, are the
__________ error
and the Intralingual error.
15. One of the main advantages of accessing pages on the web is that most of the web pages
have __________ that will lead you to another page and thus opens up a vast amount of
information on the net.
16. In self-paced,__________ is responsible for staying on task and on schedule.
17. All students must be __________ at that exact time in order to participate in the class at
synchronous learning.
18. __________ classes let students complete their work on their own time.
19. The author of a blog is often referred to as a __________.
20. A __________ is a website that allows the easy creation and editing of any number of
interlinked web pages via a web browser using a simplified mark up language.
SECTION – B
21 a) Give a note on the different approaches in language teaching.
(Or)
b) Explain Cognitive approach to teaching.
22. a) Write about Error Analysis.
(Or)
b) How does Contrastive analysis help in language teaching?
23. a) What is the impact of E-learning on the students?
(Or)
b) Is online learning really beneficial? Explain
24. a) What are the main disadvantages of Asynchronous learning?
(Or)
b) What are the advantages of Synchronous learning?
25. a) Define Blog and its types.

(Or)
b) What is the purpose of using Open Source Software?
SECTION – C
IV. Answer any three of the following in about 500 words each: (3x10=30)
26. Explain the theories of first language acquisition.
27. Discuss some of the different methods in language teaching.
28. What are the advantages and disadvantages of e-learning?
29. Explain the difference between Synchronous learning and Asynchronous learning.
30. Give a note on some of the Open Source Soft ware.
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SEMESTER VI - CORE COURSE XVI
FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. Dr. T. ALAGARASAN
Objectives:
a. To facilitate the students acquiring the various components of functional English.

b. To help the students honing the skills of speaking and writing good English
Learning Outcomes:
a. Students will able to communicate effectively both in oral and written language.
b. Students shall shed their inhibitions one’s he completes the task successfully.
Syllabus:
Unit 1
a. Syllabification
b. Abbreviations expansion – make sentences
c. Conversion of parts of speech –make sentences
d. Form compound words
e. Clipped words – make sentences
f. Idioms and phrases
g. Singular and plural
Unit 2
a. Sentence pattern
b. Question tags
c. Active –passive transformation
d. Reported speech
e. Conversion: assertive to negative
f. Tenses
Unit 3
a. Introducing a person, Welcoming a gathering

b. Apologizing, Requesting
c. Offering help, Suggestion
d. Ending a conversation, Asking about preference
e. Obligation, permission
Unit 4
a. Dialogue writing
b. Note making
c. Pie chart conversion
Unit 5
a. Filling forms – Train reservation, banking transactions,

Mobile connections etc
b. Advertisement & slogan writing
c. Cross-word puzzle
Tasks:
Advertisements and Slogan Writing
Cross-word Puzzles
Assignments:
Filling Forms
Expansion of Abbreviations
Books Recommended:
Lock, Graham. Functional English Grammar: An Introduction for Second Language Teachers
(Cambridge Language Education). Cambridge University P. 27 Aug. 1995.
Web Sources:
https://archive.org/details/FunctionalEnglish
popina.flymedia.sk/functional_english_class_12_cbse_solutions.pdf
popina.flymedia.sk/functional_english_class_11_cbse_guide.pdf
FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH
Section – A
Answer the following (10 x1=10)
1. Syllabify the words: fantastic, contact

2. Write tetra and penta syllabic words.
3. What is the expanded form of ‘CPU”
4. Write a sentence for the abbreviation: BBC
5. Write a sentence for the adjective form of beauty.
6. Distinguish ‘shed’ as a noun and verb in your sentences.
7. Form two words by combining a) noun+noun, b) Gerund+noun
8. Name the parts of speech of the compound words: a) sunrise b) washing machine
9. Write a sentence using the clipped form of the word ‘telephone’.
10. Find out the original words from the clipped form: Varsity declared the final sem
results.
II. Answer the following as directed: (10 x 1 =10)
11. Find the sentence pattern: He is a clever boy

12. Write a sentence for the pattern: ASVA
13. Add question Tag; I am anxious to know the truth.
14. Correct the tag: None of the speakers speak well, don’t they?
15. Convert to passive voice: Let me know the fact.
16. Convert to active voice: The bell was rung.
17. Change into indirect: He said, “I will leave for Chennai tonight”.
18. Change into direct: He asked me if I was alright.
19. Change into Negative: I like tea.
20. Change into affirmative: They seldom fight with them.
SECTION - B
III. Answer all the questions: (5 X 5 =25)
21. a) Make sentences by using any five of the following Idioms/phrases: a) call on b)
put up c) all over d) trial and error e) to egg on f)eleven hour
(or)
b) Write singular/plural form of any five and use them in sentences: a) syllabi b)
alumnae c) axes d) crisis e) medium f) synopsis
22. a) Discuss the usage of simple present tense with examples.
(or)
b) Distinguish between present perfect and simple past with examples.
23. a) Write any five ways of introducing yourself.
(or)
b) Imagine that you are the student secretary: the Principal is presiding your college
union function. The district collector is the chief guest. Write a welcome address for this
situation.
24. a). Complete the following dialogue and rewrite:
Elango:----------------?
Station Master : No, west Coast Express will not come on time today.
Elango : ----------------?
Station Master : Yes. It is running late by twenty minutes.
Elango : -----------------?
Station Master: The railway fare to Chennai Central is 200 rupees.
Elango : -------------------?
Station Master : It does not include reservation charge.
Elango : --------------------?
Station Master : the train will arrive on platform number two.
(or)
b) Write a dialogue between a tailor and a customer.
25. a) Draw a pie chart for the following information.
(or)
b) Answer the following questions based on the pie chart.
SECTION - C
IV. Answer any THREE of the following: (3x10=30)
26. Fill up the following forms.
27. Give an advertisement to a spoken English centre.
28. Find out the words from the puzzle; (may be ten words)
29. Write slogan writing for the following products.
30. Find out the category of expressions: (maximum 10 sentences can be given) 1. See you
later. 2. Do you know where the public library is? 3. Do you prefer coffee or tea? 4. Let’s start
early, shall we? 5. It may rain.
*****
SEMESTER VI – MAJOR BASED ELECTIVE COURSE II
CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
COURSE CODE: 17UELM2 CREDITS: 5 HOURS: 5
Objectives:
 To introduce the field of children’s literature in general, to study and to analyze what
it includes and what makes it unique.
 To enable students to study and examine the current trends and major issues in
children’s literature.
Learning Outcomes:
 Learn to critically evaluate the literary and artistic merits of all children’s books.
 It enables students to think critically about the issues in the field of children’s
literature such as cultural authenticity, translation etc.
 The students will learn to compare how the countries around the world address,
present, and explain both contemporary and historical, social, political, and economic
issues to their youngest generations through the medium of children’s literature.
Syllabus:
Unit I: General Introduction
Children’s Literature
Genres-Poetry, Picture Books, Traditional Literature, Fiction, Young Adult Fiction etc.
Children’s Literature in India
Paper Boats by Rabindranath Tagore
Unit II: Poetry
The Mountain and the Squirrel by Ralph Waldo Emerson

My Shadow by Robert Louis Stevenson
All Things Bright and Beautiful by Cecil Frances Alexander
Unit III: Picture Books
Excuse me, is this India? By AnushkaRavishankar and Anita Leutwiler

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Unit IV: Traditional Literature
Tales – The Foolish Lion and the Clever Rabbit, The Monkey and the Crocodile, The
Sage’s Daughter(Any three tales from Panchatantra)
Fables – The Boy who cried Wolf, The Donkey and his Master, Two Men and the
Bear, The Peacock’s Complaint and The Goose that laid the Golden Egg. (Any 5 from
Aesop’s Fables)
Fairy Tales – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (from The Complete Fairy Tales of
the Brothers Grimm)
Short Story-Little Girls Wiser than Men-Leo Tolstoy
Unit V: Fiction
Fantasy- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Ronald Dahl
Tasks:
Group Discussion – New Trends in Children’s Literature.
Group Project: Creating Children’s Magazine

Assignments:
New Genres in Children’s Literature.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-Thematic Study
Books Recommended:
1. Hunt, Peter. Understanding Children’s Literature. Routledge, 2005.
2. Ravishankar, Anushka and Anita Leutwiler. Excuse me, is this India? Tara Publishing,
2003.
3. Silverstein, Shel. The Giving Tree. Harper Collins, 1964.
4. Ryder, Arthur W. Trans. The Panchatantra. Bombay: Jaico Publishing House, 1975.
5. Zipes, Jack, ed. &trans. The Complete Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, 3rd ed.
New York: Bantam, 2003.
6. Dahl, Roald. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. New York: Bantam, 1979.
Web Sources:
khidiglibrary.weebly.com/uploads/.../understanding_childres_literature.pdf
https://www.goodreads.com/.../931776.Excuse_Me_Is_This_India_
https://www.harpercollins.com/9780061965104/the-giving-tree
https://rohitdhankar.files.wordpress.com/.../reading-2_the-great-panchatantra-
tales_complete.pdf
www.ebooks.com/.../the-complete-grimm...fairy-tales/brothers-grimm-grimm -jacob-
grimm-wilhelm/
www.roalddahl.com/roald-dahl/.../charlie-and-the-chocolate-factoryS
www.carolhurst.com
www.bookhive.org
*****
CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
Max. Marks: 75 Time: 3 Hrs Course code: 17UELM2

SECTION – A
I. Choose the Correct Answer: (10x1=10marks)
1. Children’s literature is otherwise called as

a) Juvenile Literature b) Testimonial Literature
c) New Literature d) Traditional Literature
2. The golden age of children’s literature is
a) Late 19th and early 20th century b) Late 18th and early 19th century
c) Late 20th and early 21st century d) Late 17th and early 18th century
3. ‘My Shadow’ is a poem written by
a) Ralph Waldo Emerson b) R. L. Stevenson c) Robert Frost d) Dr. Suess
4. The poem ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’ was written by
a) Dr. Suess b) Cecil Frances Alexander c) R. L. Stevenson d) Ralph Waldo Emerson
5. ‘The Giving Tree’ was written by
a) Joseph Adison b) Shel Silverstein c) Charles Lamb d) Richard Steele
6. Who is the writer of the picture book ‘Excuse me, Is this India’?
a) AnushkaRavishankar b) Jonathan Swift c) Shel Silverstein d) John Bunyan
7. In the Indian tradition, ‘the Panchatantra’ is a
a) Natyasastra b) Nitisastra c) Sastra d) Natya
8. Apollonius of Tyana, a first century philosopher is recorded as having said about
a) Aesop b) Wishnu Sharma c) Roald Dahl d) Homer
9. Which of the following book was written by Roald Dahl?
a) She Stoops to Conquer b) Robinson Crusoe
c) Pride and Prejudice d) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
10. ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ is a
a) Thriller b) Young Adult Fiction c) Fantasy d) Picture Book
11. ---------- is one of the current trends in children’s literature.

12. ---------- is an example for young adult fiction.
13. ‘The Mountain and the Squirrel’ was written by----------.
14. ---------- was written by Cecil Frances Alexander.
15. AnushkaRavishankar has written ---------- children’s books.
16. Shel Silverstein’s picture book ‘The Giving Tree’ was published in the year----------.
17. ---------- was composed in third century B.C is attributed to Vishnu Sharma.
18. ---------- was an ancient Greek story teller and credited with a number of fables.
19. ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ features the adventures of ----------.
20. ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ was written by --------.
SECTION – B
III. Answer the following questions in about 200 words each: (5x5=25)
21. a) Briefly discuss the new trends in children’s literature.

(Or)
b) Write a short note on children’s literature in India.
22. a) Discuss the various themes portrayed in poem ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’.
(Or)
b) Briefly summarize the poem ‘My Shadow’.
23. a) Write a note on ‘Excuse me, is this India?’
(Or)
b) Write a short note on Shel Silverstein’s picture book ‘The Giving Tree’.
24. a) List out the salient features of Traditional Literature.
(Or)
b) Write a short note on Aesop’s Fables.
25. a) Sketch the character of Charlie Bucket.

(Or)
b) Sketch the character of Wonka
SECTION – C
IV. Answer any three of the following in about 500 words each: (3X10=30marks)
26. Write a detailed note on the various genres of children’s literature.
27. Explain in detail Ralph Waldo Emerson’s poem ‘The Mountain and the Squirrel.
28. Discuss in detail the significance of a picture book to children with special reference to
‘Excuse me, is this India’? and ‘The Giving Tree’.
29. Write an essay about traditional literature with special reference to ‘Panchathantra Tales’
and ‘Aesop’s Fables’.
30. Describe in detail the adventures of Charlie Bucket as portrayed in the novel ‘Charlie and
the Chocolate Factory’.
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SEMESTER VI – SKILL BASED ELECTIVE COURSE V
JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION
COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. T. GOVINDARAJAN
Objectives :
* To initiate the students into acquiring language skills and journalistic knowledge.
* To initiate the students into the field of Mass Communication and Mass Media.
Learning Outcomes:
* Students will learn the different forms of communication and information through
Mass Media.
* Students are trained to write creative report based on the theories taught.
Syllabus:
Unit – I Print Medium :
Indian Press at a Glance – Information Machinery – Publications – Role of Press in India –
Second press commission.
Unit – II News and its dissemination:

News Story – Types – Elements of News – news Reporting and the Reporter – Style
of Writing.
Unit – III Preparing a Feature Article :

Selection of subjects – collection of Materials and Interview with people. Blue print –
Title – Sub Title – The Lead – Style and Illustrations.
Unit – IV Mass Communication in India :

The Media – The Organizational Set up – National Objectives – Democracy and
Development – Expert studies on Mass Media.
Unit – V Employment Opportunity :

Communication Gaps – Significant strides – Employment opportunities – Information
strategy – Media Advisory committee.
Tasks:
Group Project: Creating Albums WithJournalistic terms, Creating Magazines
Assignments:
News Story, Types and Elements of News, News Reporting and the Reporter, Style of Writing
Books Recommended:
1. Mehta.D.S. Mass communication and Journalism in India (New Delhi : Allied
Publishers Pvt. Limited . 2003)
2. Parthasarathy, Ranngaswami. Basic Journalism (Madras : Macmillan, 1984).
Web Sources:
https://books.google.co.in/.../Mass_Communication_and_Journalism_in_Ind. html?...
www.jaicobooks.com/.../PDF%20HED/J-741%20Mass%20Communication. pdf
www.kopykitab.com/Journalism-and-Mass-Communication-by-Hena-Naqvi
https://www.buecher.de/.../basic...journalism-ebook.../38252538/
https://www.freelancewriting.com/ebooks/jumpstart-journalism-career/
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JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION

SECTION – A
I. Choose the correct answer (10x1=10)

1. Newsprint Allocation policy is allocated to
a) Newspapers b) Periodicals
c) Newspapers & Periodicals d) None
2. Foremost objective of __________’s communication policy should be to preserve and
strengthen the democratic way of life.
a) India b) Japan c) USA d) None
3. India has made significant progress in the field of mass communication since
a)Independent b) Vedic period c) Colonial period d) None
4. The basic function of mass communication media is to provide information, education
and
a) entertainment b) sports c) games d) none
5. Apart from dailies and tri/bi-weeklies, there were 7,604 periodicals which dealt with
News and
a) Current affairs b) General news c) political news d) none
6. The role of the press in India need not be that of adversary or of blind support to the
a) Government b) Politician c) Officials d) None
7. News may be defined as any accurate fact or idea that will interest a large number of
a) Reader b) Writer c) Singer d) None
8. Truth and objectivity is another quality of
a) News b) sports c) Politics d) None
9. Photographs and illustrations are a must for the
a) Feature b) Games c) Education d) None
10. The style of the feature depends on a number of factors, such as situations, people and
a) Places b) Period c) Incidents d) None
II. Fill in the blanks : (10x1=10)

11. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting through various media units, keep
people all over the country informed about the government policies, plans and
__________ (programmes)
12. The mass communication agencies should also propogate nationally needed and
nationally accepted themes which are basic to __________ (our society)
13. The expansion of PIB is __________ (The Press Information Bureau)
14. __________ has defined the book as “a non periodical publication of at least 49
pages, excluding the cover page (UNESCO)
15. The essentials of __________ are accuracy, balance, brevity and speed (good
reporting)
16. The term__________ (arrest) is different from “taken into custody”.
17. After the selection of the subject, collection of material and interview with people ,
the feature written should prepare a __________ or a plan to serve as a guide.
18. One may also get ideas of subjects for feature by associating ____ or __________
subjects (two, more)
19. __________ is allocated to newspapers and periodicals in India in terms of the
Newsprint Allocation policy (Newsprint)
20. The country is still behind the norms laid down by __________ (UNESCO)
SECTION – B
III. Answer the following in about 200 words each: (5X5=25)
15. A). Define Media. What are the different medias available in India – Explain with
reference.
(or)
b). What is the basic function of Mass communication?
22. a). What are the nationally accepted themes of Mass Communication agencies?
(OR)
b). What is a communication gap? Explain
23. a). What is PIB? What is its function?
(OR)
b). Explain briefly the role of press in India.
24. a). Write about News reporting and the Reporter
(OR)
b). What do you know about style of writing?
25. a). Write the important points in Selection of a subject for a feature
(OR)
b). Explain the second stage of preparing a feature.
SECTION –C
IV. Answer any Three questions in about 500 words each: (3X10=30)
26. What do you understand about Mass Communication in India? Explain with
examples.
27. Write about Indian Press at a Glance.
28. How computers are used in Print Media?
29. Which are the largest book producing countries? Explain in detail.
30. Write in detail about collection of Material and Interview with people.
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SEMESTER VI – SKILL BASED ELECTIVE COURSE VI
ENGLISH FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS
Objectives:
 To develop students ability to deduce mean of unfamiliar words.
 To face competitive examinations with confidence.
Learning Outcomes:
 Focuses on the ability to approach English Language tactfully
 Improved vocabulary, descriptive skills.
Syllabus:
Unit I: Grammar
Subject verb agreement
Articles
Sequences of tenses
Common errors
Unit II: Vocabulary Skills

Idioms and phrases
Synonyms
Antonyms
Homonyms
Unit III: Writing Skills

Hints developing
Paragraph writing
Unit IV: Comprehensive Skills

Report writing
Essay writing
Comprehension
Unit V: Spoken Skills

Public speaking
Group discussion
Mock interview
Tasks:
Mock interviews and group discussion
Assignments:
Exercises from grammar texts
Books Recommended:
English for Competitive Examinations by R.P. Bhatnagar and Rajul Bhargava
Web Sources:
www.kopykitab.com/English-For-Competitive-Examinations-by-R-P- Bhatnagars
https://testbook.com/blog/english-for-competitive-exams-module-1/
https://india.oup.com/.../english-for-success-in-competitive-exams- 9780199465934
www.ebookmaterials.blogspot.com/.../free-competition-exams-english-books/
www.unlanguage.org/LE/Overview/Editors/.../English%20editor.PDF
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ENGLISH FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS
Section – A
1. Agnes never loses a single possession. Everyone knows what belongs to her, for each pen,
pencil, and paperclip __________ a tiny flag attached with Agnes' full name on it
a) will have b) has c) have d) had
2. These scissors __________ so dull that I'm not sure you could slice butter with them!
a) is b) are c) has been d) had been
3. English is today the third __________ native language worldwide after Chinese and Hindi,
with some 380 million speakers.
a) the most spoken b) the more spoken c) much spoken d) the least spoken
4. The Amazon in Brazil is __________ longest river in __________ South America.
a) the/the b) the/a c) a/the d) an/the
5. He has a good __________ English and South Indian language.
a) bold b) command c) expertise d) authority
6. No weapon ever invented is more __________ than hunger.
a) destructive b) violent c) cruel d) deadly.
7. The Prime Minister __________ himself to help expand non-conventional energy projects.
a) vowed b) supported c) pledge d) swore
8. He was __________ Rs. 1000/. drinking and driving
a) penalized b) fine c) punished d) paid
9. This Bus pass is __________ for a year.
a) valuable b) employable c) valid d) functional
10. The lawyer has plenty of __________.
a) Customers b) clients c) criminals d) buyers
II. Fill in the blanks: (10X1=10marks)
11. The necklace has many red __________ (beads/ bids).

12. My father-in-law has a lot of money. He is very __________ (reach/rich).
13. My grandmother has broken her __________ (heap/ hip)
14. That student is brilliant. He is a __________ at mathematics. (wheeze/whiz)
15. Give the Antonym:
Such was his personality that he commanded respect both from his admirers and his
__________.
16. Linda: ‘I want to go __________’ (shop/shopping)
17. November comes __________ December (after/before).
18. Come and sit __________ me (beside/before).
19. If your "heart goes out to someone", you __________ (try to help them/feel sorry for
them).
20. "No hard feelings" means the same as __________ (don't worry/thank you)
Section –B
21. a) Write a report to the editor of a newspaper about an accident that you witnessed.
(or)
b) You are the chairman of your college .write a report on your annual day celebrations.
22. a) Write an essay on global warming
(or)
b) Privatization of public sectors
23. a) Write a paragraph on “A stich in time saves nine”
(or)
b) Necessity is the mother of invention
24. a) What are the attributes of a good public speaker
(or)
b) Mention few attitudes while discussing in a group.
25. a) Give the precautious steps that you would take before going for an interview.
(or)
b) How will you introduce yourself in an interview.
Section – C
IV. Answer any three questions out of five of the following: (3X10 =30)
26. Make a precis of the following:
Four hundred years before Christ was born, there lived in Athens a remarkable man.
He was small bald, bald and had a doom-shaped head. Under it was a face that was a study
in contrast. It was small but alive and alert. He had a flowing beard, which did not belong to
that face at all.
The man had an engaging talent. He knew how to ask questions. Standing at a
familiar street corner in his loose tunic, he would buttonhole an unwary passer-by (the more
important looking, the better) and pose a simple question. He always sounded humble as if
he was genuinely looking for clarification (though a keen observer would have deducted a
mischievous twinkle in those sharp eyes) and this made the reply irresistible. One question
would lead to another and soon a crowd would gather round for a lively debate till our old
man had the last word, which was probably a question.
This was Socrates. Without ever writing a word, he exercised a deep influence over
the men of his time and his only weapon was skillful questioning. He pretended that he
didn’t know much and badgered people with questions. These were probing and thought
provoking and eventually let to some extraordinary truths.
Questioning is the basis of all scientific progress. Our curiosity is expressed in the two
fundamental questions ‘how’ and ‘why’. Most of the amenities that we use today are
products of such questioning.
Questioning generates ideas. It helps to focus attention on the topic of discussion.

Systematic questioning leads to clear thinking and a logical answer. It helps to define terms
and analyse concepts.
27. Make notes of the following:
Man is not a machine. He cannot be always working. He wants a change. Some

people go to movies. Some people indulge in creative work. They draw pictures and paint
them. Some people collect stamps. Some people go to fishing. It depends upon their taste.
They do them for pleasure and not for money.
Gardening is my hobby. In my house I have a little garden. Whenever I find time I go

to my garden. I have a spade and a few other gardening tools. I like flowers and herbs. I
have grown jasmine, rose, and December flowers, in my garden. Ladies finger, tomato,
brinjal, green leaves and onion are grown in plenty in my garden.
The garden is very beautiful. Gardening has made me healthy. It helps me to spend
time happily. We need not buy vegetables since they are grown in our garden. My parents
encourage me. My hobby pleases the elders because they get flowers for pooja.
28. Write a paragraph on ‘Inclusive Development’.
29. Write an essay on ‘Value Education’.
30. Read the following and answer the questions below:
One of India’s greatest musicians M.S. Subbulakshmi, is affectionately known to most

people as “M.S”. Her singing has brought joy to millions of people not only in all parts of
our country, but in other countries round the world as well. In October 1966, M.S was
invited to sing in the great hall of the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York,
while representatives of all the member countries listened. This was one of the greatest
honours ever given to any musician. For several hours M.S kept that international audience
spell-bound with the beauty of her voice and her style of singing; when the concert was
over, the entire audience stood up and clapped – a sign of their appreciation of not only the
singer but of great music that she had carried with her from an ancient land. India could not
have had a better ambassador.
Many people think of this as the crowning achievement in Subbulakshmi’s life, but
there are other achievements that she herself likes to remember still more. When Gandhiji
was alive, M.S frequently sang at the public prayers that he held every evening, at which
hymns from all the great religions were sung. There was one song that Gandhiji particularly
loved when it was sung in her magic voice – a Gujarati song called “Vaishnav Jana to
terekahiye, jopirparayijane re” (‘Only those people are religious who understand the
suffering of others’). The way M.S sang his song, the feeling that she put into it, brought
tears to the eyes of everyone who listened to her, including Gandhiji. IT WAS Subbulakshmi
who made ‘RaghupathyRaghav Raja Ram’ the Nation’s favourite hymn by singing it at
Gandhiji’s prayers. He was so fond of her singing that he said, I would rather hear the words
of a hymn spoken by Subbulakshmi than sung by anyone else.
i) An ‘ambassador’ is
a) a great leader b) a very good singer c) a much admired-person
d) a person who represents his/her country outside the country
ii) At the U.N General Assembly the audience showed their appreciation of M.S by
a) giving her an award b) standing up and clapping
c) electing her a member of the U.N d) making her an ambassador
iii) ‘Crowning achievement’ means
a) a memorable event b) a spiritual act
c) the greatest success d) an intellectual deed
iv) AtGandhiji’s public prayers, M.S sang hymns. Hymns are
a) film songs b) folk songs c) political songs d) religious songs
v) Gandhiji said “I would rather hear the words of a hymn spoken by Subbulakshmi
than sung by anyone else.” By this he means
a) M.S sings very badly b) M.S sings very well
c) anyone can sing better than M.S d) no one can sing better than M.S
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GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS),

B.A ENGLISH LITERATURE

(From the academic year 2017-2018)

1. Dr. V. KUNDHAVI CONVENER

GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), SALEM-636007.

UG UNDER CBCS B.A., ENGLISH LITERATURE

Course Exam Marks

1 17FTL01 Tamil Language Course – I 6 3 65.00 25 75 100

1 17FTL02 Tamil Language Course – II 6 3 65.00 25 75 100

Course Exam Marks

1 17FTL03 Tamil Language Course – III 6 3 65.00 25 75 100

1 17FTL04 Tamil Language Course – IV 6 3 65.00 25 75 100

Course Exam Marks

3 17UEL09 Core Course – IX: Shakespeare 5 4 65.00 25 75 100

Core Course – XIII: Women’s

Credits and Marks Grand Total 140 4100

Max. Marks: 75 Time: 3 Hrs Course code:

I. Choose the correct answer: (10x1=10marks)

II. Fill in the blanks: (10x1=10marks)

III. Answer the following in about 200 words each: (5x5=25marks)

CHAUCER AND ELIZABETHAN AGE

COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. Dr. J. JAYAKUMAR

COURSE CODE: 17UEL01 CREDITS: 4 HOURS: 5

 To introduce the students to the English literary background.

Ben Jonson – A Song to Celia

Unit II: Poetry

Unit III: Prose

Unit IV & V: Drama

Characteristics of Chaucer’s Poetry.

E.T. Donaldson, Speaking of Chaucer (London,1970)

Model Question Paper

Max. Marks: 75 Time: 3 Hrs Course code: 17UEL01

1. a. The central theme of Ben Jonson’s Song to Celia is ………….

b. Who has been called the poet’s poet?

II. Fill in the blanks: (10x1=10marks)

b) Bring out the imagery in Spenser’s Prothalamion

26. How does Ben Jonson dedicate his song to Celia?

SEMESTER I – CORE COURSE II

INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH

COURSE DESIGNED BY: PROF. K. GOMATHI

COURSE CODE: 17UEL02 CREDITS: 5 HOURS: 5

 To introduce the students to the Indian literary background.

 A literary Knowledge of Indian Literature with reference to the prescribed texts.

Rabindranath Tagore – Gitanjali Verse No. XI

Unit II: Prose

Unit III: Short Story

Unit IV: Drama

Group reading of similar texts.

Discussion on varied Indian literary contributions.

Rabindranath Tagore’s Gitanjali as a representative of Indian aesthetics

Twenty Indian Poems – Edited by Arvind Krishna Mehrotra

INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH

Model Question Paper

Max Marks:75 Time: 3 Hrs Course code: 17UEL02

I. Choose the correct answer : (10x1=10 marks)

1. ‘Coromandel Fishers’ is a typical Indian __________.

a). folk- song b). lyric c). epic d). elegy

2. God can be found in the __________.