DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (English) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE AND TRANSLATION
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Write short answer for any FIVE of the following.
1. Define comparative literature.
2. What is the scope of comparative literature in India?
3. What are genre studies?
4. What is a 'movement' in CL studies?
5. What is imitation?
6. Write a note on 'Negative Influence'.
7. Comment on literal and literary rendering.
8. What is adaptation?
SECTION B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
9. Write a detailed essay on the methodology of comparative
literature studies.
10. Sketch the origin and development of genres.
11. Analyze the salient features in influence studies.
Sub. Code
23
DE-291
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12. Explain epoch, period and generation with suitable
examples.
13. Discuss thematology in detail.
14. Explain the relevance of sociology in comparative
literature studies.
15. Write an essay on translation and its kinds.