M.A. Sem-II Examination - May 2023 - English - Reception Study in Comparative Literature

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This document serves as an official examination paper for the M.A. Semester-II course titled "Reception Study in Comparative Literature," administered in May 2023. The paper is designed to assess academic proficiency in literary theory and cross-cultural literary analysis, specifically focusing on the intersection of Indian and Western literary traditions. It encompasses critical discussions on reception theory, the role of the reader, feminist reception in India, Shakespearean reception, and the dynamics of literary translation during the colonial period. Furthermore, the examination invites scholarly inquiry into the evolution of literary forms in India, the impact of Western drama, and broader thematic issues such as minimalism and the historical standing of women in 19th-century Indian society. This comprehensive set of questions requires students to synthesize complex theoretical frameworks with specific historical and cultural contexts, providing a rigorous evaluation of their mastery over comparative literature methodologies and their application to diverse literary landscapes.

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Nature and Role of Reception Study

Reception Study Nature and Paradigm Shift

Role of the Reader in Reception Theory

Feminism and Shakespeare in India

Reception of Feminism in India

Reception of Shakespeare in the Pre-Independence Era

Literary Translation and History

Literary Theory and Translation: Lefevere's Perspective

Literary Translations during the Colonial Period

Indian Literary Traditions

Literary Forms Before the Mid-19th Century

Western-Indian Literary Interface

Short Notes

Minimalism, Reception of Homer, Women's Issues, and Western Drama

FAQs

What is the primary objective of the reception study discussion in this examination?

The exam asks students to discuss the nature of reception study and explain how it has facilitated a paradigm shift in the field of literary study.

Which specific historical figures and movements are referenced in the context of Indian literature?

The document references the reception of feminism, the influence of Shakespeare in the pre-Independence era, and the impact of Western drama on Indian drama.

What relationship does Lefevere posit between literary theory and translation?

Students are required to analyze Lefevere's perspective on the nature of the relationship between literary theory and the practice of translation.

Sep 20, 2026

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