PAPER I: Theory of Literature 100 marks Group A: General Theory 50 marks This course will cover the major years of theoretical
interest in literary studies, such as representation, form,
imagination and symbol, as well as different theoretical approaches to literature,
such as Marxist, feminist, structuralist and post-structuralist.
Group B: Special Theory 50 marks Candidates may choose anyone of the following options i) Theory of Poetry (ii) Theory of Drama (iii) Theory of Fiction Each course will be supervised by a specially
assigned course coordinator, who will be responsible for the design and structure of the course contents.
PAPER II Background to Literature 100 marks Group A: General Background 50 marks The social, economic historical and intellectual background to literary production will be examined
through a series of seminars, lectures and student presentations extending from the earliest periods of European literary culture to the present day.
Group B: Special Background 50 marks Students may opt to study a specific historical period in depth by choosing from among a range of special areas offered by the Department, from the medieval to the modern periods.
THESIS: After the successful completion of the M.Phil.
Qualifying Examination, candidates will be required to submit a thesis of roughly 20,000-30,000 words on any specialized area of their choice, under the supervision of a teacher appointed by the Faculty of the Department.
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