The document outlines the format for the MPhil English examination, which consists of a 100-mark written entrance test and 30-mark interview. The written test contains two questions worth 30 marks total. Question 1 involves a 12-mark critical analysis of a literary text excerpt. Question 2, worth 18 marks, applies a critical or theoretical approach to another literary work. Both questions require conceptual clarity, analytical and critical thinking skills, and a high standard of academic writing that demonstrates original ideas and avoids reliance on memorization or excessive quotation.
The document outlines the format for the MPhil English examination, which consists of a 100-mark written entrance test and 30-mark interview. The written test contains two questions worth 30 marks total. Question 1 involves a 12-mark critical analysis of a literary text excerpt. Question 2, worth 18 marks, applies a critical or theoretical approach to another literary work. Both questions require conceptual clarity, analytical and critical thinking skills, and a high standard of academic writing that demonstrates original ideas and avoids reliance on memorization or excessive quotation.
The document outlines the format for the MPhil English examination, which consists of a 100-mark written entrance test and 30-mark interview. The written test contains two questions worth 30 marks total. Question 1 involves a 12-mark critical analysis of a literary text excerpt. Question 2, worth 18 marks, applies a critical or theoretical approach to another literary work. Both questions require conceptual clarity, analytical and critical thinking skills, and a high standard of academic writing that demonstrates original ideas and avoids reliance on memorization or excessive quotation.
Written Entrance Test: 70 marks Interview: 30 marks Pass: 60% Time Allowed: 3 hours Total Marks: 30 Here is the format: Q1: Select any one of the following literary texts and write a comprehensive critical analysis of any ONE of the following works. (12 marks) - These excerpts can include any kind of text i.e. prose, poetry or fiction. Q2: This question is about the application of a suitable critical or theoretical approach towards literary texts. From any ONE of the categories given below choose just ONE literary work to relate to the theory you consider may suitably be applicable to the work of your choice (18 marks). Like Q1, these categories can include drama, fiction or poetry. Both the questions have choices. All students will be assessed for conceptual clarity in relation to theories, analytical approaches, critical thinking, originality of ideas and clarity in writing, convincing argumentation and for competently producing a high standard piece of academic writing. The students must satisfy the writing requirements along with clarity of thoughts and ideas. Any reproduction of memorized information and dependency on quotations must be avoided. A clear understanding of academic style of writing (mechanics, content, organization and integration of ideas and critical approach) is absolutely compulsory. The paper will be marked on the basis of a rubric covering all these areas:
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Mechanics Content Organization Integration and Critical Analysis
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