Question Paper of English Optional - B.A.IV Semester - Karnatak University

Model Question Paper

B.A.IV Semester

English Optional

History of English Literature (Modern Period up to 1960)


English Language Teaching and Representative text (The Apple Cart)

Max. Marks . 80

Que.No.I
Answer the following : 10X1=10

1) Name any two works of D.H.Lawrence?
2) Who is the author of ,”The Wasteland”?
3) What is the other name given to the Edwardian Novels?
4) Name any two critics of the modern period.
5) Who wrote , “The Animal Farm”?
6) Name any two characteristics of Modern Literature.
7) Name any two Problem Plays written during the Modern period.
8) Name any two Irish dramatists.
9) Who is the author of ,”A Passage to India”?
10) Who wrote the novel, “To the Lighthouse”?

Que. No.II Write a note on the Georgian Poets. 10

OR

Give an account of the development of Drama during the Modern Age

Que. No.III What are the contributions of the Essayists to the Modern English Literature? 10

OR

Trace the development of Novel during the 20th Century.

Que. No.IV “‘The Apple Cart’ exposes the unreality of both Democracy and Royalty” Elucidate. 10

OR

Sketch the character of Magnus.

Que.No.V Write short notes on any TWO of the following: 2X5=10

1) Orinthia.
2) The Interlude.
3) Sempronius.
4) The Ending of the drama

Que.No.VI What are the aims and objectives of teaching English in India? 10

OR

Write a note on the problems of teaching English as a Second language

Que. No.VII What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Translation-cum-Grammar Method. 10

OR

Consider English as an International Language

Que. No.VIII Write short notes on any TWO of the following: 2X5= 10

a) Three language formula at the school level.
b) Developing listening skill.
c) Loud and Silent reading.
d) Writing Skill.

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