TYBA SEM. 6 Core Course in English (CCE 18) - Course Title: Literary Criticism - 3 - Unit 1 - Course content and Exam Questions

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TYBA Semester 6 Core Course in English (CCE 18) covers Literary Criticism with a Unit 1 focus on key literary movements and examination-oriented learning. The unit presents terms such as Romanticism, Classicism, Realism, Surrealism, Feminism, Modernism, Structuralism, Imagism, Symbolism, Expressionism, Marxism, and Postmodernism. It includes textbook and publisher details, and outlines semester-end examination formats with long-answer and short-notes questions, including definitions and detailed discussion prompts like Classicism and Romanticism.

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Unit 1: Course content

Literary terms to teach and ask in the examination

Semester-end examination pattern

Long Answer Questions (Unit 1)

Short Notes Questions (Unit 1)

Sample answers / prompts (Unit 1)

Discuss and define Classicism in length

Explain Romanticism in length

English Paper : 18 ====================================================================== TYBA SEM. 6 Core Course in English (CCE 18) | Course Title: Literary Criticism – 3 | | --- | | Unit 1: Course content: (The Following Terms (from the Dictionary) to Teach and Ask in the Examination.)
1. Romanticism,
2. Classicism,
3. Realism,
4. Surrealism,
5. Feminism,
6. Modernism,
7. Structuralism,
8. Imagism,
9. Symbolism,
10. Expressionism,
11. Marxism,
12. Postmodernism,
13. Aestheticism,
14. Colonialism,
15. Orientalism. | Unit 1: Textbook: A Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory (FIFTH EDITION) By J. A. Cuddon; Revised by M. A. R. Habib Publishers: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. , Publication. 2013 Semester end examination: Q. 1 Long Answer Question (Unit 1) (1/2) 14 Marks Q. 2 Long Answer Question (Unit 1) (1/2) 14 Marks Q. 3 Long Answer Question (Unit 1) (1/2) 14 Marks Q. 4 Long Answer Question (Unit 1) (1/2) 14 Marks Q. 5 (A) Short Notes Question (Unit 1) (1/2) 07 Marks Q. 5 (B) Short Notes Question (Unit 1) (1/2) 07 Marks ====================================================================== 25 LQA Q.-1. Discuss and define Classicism in length. OR [March-2016, 2017, 2018] Define Classicism and discuss its major characteristics. [March-2014] OR [BKNMU-2019] "The work belongs to the class of the very best." -Evaluate the statement of Matthew Arnold in the light of Classicism. [March-2015] OR Discuss classicism and enumerate its characteristics. [S.U.-2019] Ans. The word 'classicism' is rather difficult to define. Nevertheless, it has a clear meaning in the field of art and literature. The term 'classicism' is mainly used in the field of fine arts such as painting, music, sculpture, poetry etc. The term 'classicism' has many meanings. Generally, this word is used to mean very ancient form of art, perfection in art, in form, in style etc. The word 'classical' also means the art created in the ancient Greece, Rome, India etc. In the common parlance the word classicism is used to denote the commitment of the artist to create work of art as per the norms laid down by the ancient masters. It is common knowledge that in the ancient Greece various forms of arts have reached a very high level of excellence. The same is true about our ancient epics like 'Mahabharata', 'Ramayana'. The ancient Sanskrit dramas by Kalidasa, Bhasa and others are also considered as 'classics' . The classical works always carry certain definite rules. When a work of art created keeping in mind these rules, the work can be said to be classical. There are many points of similarities in Homer's 'Iliad’ and Vyas's 'Mahabharata'. The theme in these both is highly serious and elevated. Again the central issue of both these epics is war and the destruction of a dynasty. Further in both these epics, we notice divine intervention. Thus, the grand theme and the participation of Gods and super-human heroes can be said to be some of the characteristics of an epic. There is complete as well as perfect theme and such works are beyond the creative ability of an ordinary artist. It means classicism means perfection in theme and style. These are almost inimitable. In the later centuries genius like Virgil, Dante and Milton have written great works like'Aeneid', 'Divine Comedy' and 'Paradise Lost'. Keeping the classical rules and tradition, these works too are known as classics, though they were not created in the ancient days. The classical approach of writing drama can also be observed through Aristotelian tragedy also Aeschylus, Euripides and Sophocles wrote their great tragedies according to these rules. Thus, the style, nature and temper of these works can also be called as classical. In the history of English literature, we find the impact and influence of classicism. Renaissance brought classicism and classical spirit to England. Among the Elizabethans, Ben Jonson wrote his

FAQs

What are the key literary terms included in Unit 1 of Literary Criticism (CCE 18)?

Unit 1 lists terms such as Romanticism, Classicism, Realism, Surrealism, Feminism, Modernism, Structuralism, Imagism, Symbolism, Expressionism, Marxism, and Postmodernism, along with Aestheticism, Colonialism, and Orientalism.

How many marks are allocated to the long answer and short notes questions for Unit 1?

Long Answer Questions for Unit 1 are listed as 14 marks each, while Short Notes Questions for Unit 1 are listed as 07 marks each.

What kind of tasks are expected in the Classicism long-answer question?

The prompt asks the student to discuss and define Classicism in length, or define it and evaluate key statements such as Matthew Arnold’s remark in light of Classicism.

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