LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ENGLISH LITERATURE

LO 30

SECOND SEMESTER – APRIL 2006

                            EL 2900 – CONTEMPORARY COMMUNICATIVE CONCERNS – I

 

 

Date & Time : 28-04-2006/9.00-12.00         Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

SECTION – I

 

BASIC ECONOMICS

TOTAL = 25 MARKS

PART – A

Answer THREE questions                                                                (3 X 5 = 15 marks)

 

1. Explain the concept of globalization.
2. Describe diagrammatically the law of demand.
3. What is inflation? Explain its types.
4. Define demand & supply. What are the exceptions to the law of demand.

 

PART – B

 

Answer any ONE questions                                                             (1 x 10 = 10 marks)

 

5. Bring out India’s role as a major Economic Power in South Asia.
6. Has the benefits of liberalization & globalization reached the poor.

 

SECTION – II

 

BEHAVIOUR PHYCHOLOGY

TOTAL = 25 MARKS

 

Answer ALL questions.  Each question carries 5 marks                    (5 x 5 = 25 marks)

 

1. Why should students of literature gain an understanding of Behaviour Psychology?
2. ‘Adolescence is a sensitive and crucial period in a person’s life’ – Give 5 points to justify this.
3. Briefly explain how environmental factors can influence the personality of individuals.
4. Bring out five major differences between Psychoses and Neuroses.
5. List any five major psychosocial problems faced during old age.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION – III

 

INIDAN CONSTITUION

TOTAL = 25 MARKS

 

Answer any FIVE of the following in 200 words each                    ( 5 x 5 = 25 marks)

 

1. Preamble of the Constitution.
2. Concept of ‘Secularism’ in the Constitution.
3. Office of Profit
4. Freedom of Religion and Conscience
5. Kuldip Nayyar’s case in the Supreme Court
6. Issues in Union-State Relations
7. Freedom of Press and Reasonable Restrictions
8. Free Primary Compulsory Education – 86^th amendment to the Constitution.

 

SECTION IV

 

CURRENT AFFAIRS

TOTAL = 25 MARKS

 

Answer any FIVE of the following in 200 words each                     (5 x 5 = 25 marks)

 

1. Civilian Nuclear Deal between US and India.
2. Statehood for Palestine
3. Major Conventions of Human Rights
4. Employment guarantee and information Acts
5. OBC reservations in IIM and IIT.
6. International Criminal Court.
7. Restructuring of UN
8. Human Development Indicators.

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ENGLISH LITERATURE

SECOND SEMESTER – APRIL 2007

EL 2900 – CONTEMPORARY COMMUNICATIVE CONCERNS – I

 

 

 

Date & Time: 24/04/2007 / 1:00 – 4:00      Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

 

1. Answer any FIVE of the following in a page each: 5 x 5 = 25 marks

 

1. What are the salient features of the Constitution?
2. Highlight the importance of the ‘Preamble’ to the Constitution
3. How did the Supreme Court interpret the ‘Personal Liberty’ from AK Gopalan’s case to Maneka Gandhi?
4. Do NRIs need citizenship? Give your arguments in the light of the amendment to the Citizenship Act.
5. Explain ‘Freedom of Religion’ under the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution
6. Examine the Union-State Relations under the Constitution.
7. Discuss at least two amendments to the constitution (carried out in the last five years)
8. Do we need an Upper House in the Parliament? Give reasons for its relevance.

 

1. Answer any FIVE of the following in a page each: 5 x 5 = 25 marks

 

9. What are the pillars of India’s Foreign Policy?
10. Is judiciary playing a role of ‘Judicial activism’ or Judicial authoritarianism’ – Give Reasons.
11. Explain ‘Civilian Nuclear Deal’
12. How water disputes between the States in India are addressed?
13. Is India a ‘Strategic Partner’ of US? Identify the areas of cooperation
14. Write on the ‘Personal Laws’ governing women in India
15. Highlight the achievements and plans of SAARC countries
16. ‘Our borders are secure but people but people are insecure’ – Substantiate

 

III. 17. Discuss the features of the Union Budget for 2007 – 2008. 30 marks

(OR)

Explain the features of the Indian economy.

 

1. Answer the following in a page each: 4 x 5 = 20 marks

 

18. Explain the basic principles of conditioning.
19. What are the core areas you would keep in mind in behavioural analysis?
20. There is an organic link between language and behaviour. Discuss
21. How do you differentiate between behavioural psychology and psychoanalysis?

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ENGLISH LITERATURE

DM 31

SECOND SEMESTER – APRIL 2008

EL 2900 – CONTEMPORARY COMMUNICATIVE CONCERNS – I

 

 

 

Date : 26-04-08                  Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

PART-A

Answer the following question:                                           (25 Marks)

1. “A study of Psychology enables a student of literature, to understand and appreciate the portrayal of characters in any literary work”. Discuss with suitable examples.

 

PART-B

(Basic Economics)

Write short notes on:                                                                        (5×5=25 Marks)

2.       i)   Demand and supply
   1. Inflation

• Definition of Economics

1. Balance of Payment
2. Budget – 2008

PART-C

Answer the following question:                                          

            Indian Constitution:

Answer the following in three pages:                                      (1×25=25 Marks)

1. What are the outstanding features of the Indian Constitution?

(OR)

1. How Fundamental Rights and Directives provide basic rights to our citizens?

 

PART-D

Current Affairs:                                                                     (1×25=25 Marks)

1. Explain the features of the Civilian Nuclear Deal and why it is being opposed by some political parties?

(OR)

1. ‘Shrinking social space: Civil Society’s Response’ explain the statement based on the talk of Mr. P. Sainath.

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