DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (English) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE AND TRANSLATION
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. How is comparative literature defined by various critics?
2. What is the difference between General Literature and
Comparative Literature, according to Paul van Tieghem?
3. Write briefly on the methods of genre studies.
4. What are the problems faced by comparatists with regard
to genre studies?
5. Explain the terms, 'movement' and 'school'.
6. Write a note on the uses of thematology.'
7. Distinguish between 'themes' and 'motifs.'
8. Explain the terms, 'adaptation' and 'abridgement.'
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Attempt a study of the relevance of Comparative
Literature in the Indian context.
10. Write in detail on French and American schools of
comparative study.
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11. Trace the historical development of the theory of genres.
12. Elaborate on the problems involved in 'periodisation.'
13. Explain the various aspects of 'reception study.'
14. Discuss the theories of literary translation.
15. Elaborate on the relation of literature to other arts like
music, architecture and theatre.
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