“Australian writings of the colonial period excluded the woman, often delegating to her the passive virtues of stoicism and endurance.” Do you agree with this statement
Critically evaluate the achievement of Henry Lawson as a writer of short fiction, bringing out the significance of his writing in the development of Australian fiction
The poem “We are Going” by Kath Walker “depicts the murder of an entire civilization and way of life.” Give your response to this statement
From a reading of Bankim’s Rajmohun’s Wife, what do you think ‘transgression’ implies? Does Matangini transgress in that sense? Elucidate
How does Ngugi Wa Thiong’o advocate ‘decolonisation’ of the mind with reference to African literature
Critically examine the chief characteristics of Black American Women’s writings. Illustrate your answer with reference to the novel prescribed in your syllabus
What makes 1967 a key year in the development of indigenous Canadian drama? What gives George Ryga a special place in Canadian drama
What is the general Canadian attitude to ‘Nature” especially in the early years of its existence as a nation
How does a film that has been adapted from a story/novel affect our understanding of the text through the shift of perspective? Illustrate
What do you understand by ‘shifting perspectives? How does it influence our interpretation of a cultural work
Give your views on the oral epics of India and justify your points with reference to the oral epics in your syllabi
Philip Freneau’s poem, “The Wild Honey Suckle” is a political document engaging American national landscape – discuss
