DU SOL Question Paper 2018 BA Language, Literature and Culture

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Language, Literature and Culture (B-403)

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Section A : Language J+

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l. Explain any four of the following in about 50 rvords
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(a) Verbal expression

(b) Slang

(c) Code switching and code mixing

(d) Language and Grammar

(e) Standard Language

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k) Multilingualism

(h) Language Policy

(r) National Language

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(c) Discuss the role of Language in the
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SectionB:Literature 50

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(a) Discuss the national feeling in modern Indian
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(b) Discuss the Progressive movement in literature.

(c) Do you think literature reflects social reality ? Give a

easoned answer.

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(iii) Joothan is a true depiction of social realties

contenQorary India.

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(q) Contemporary Indian culture is being influenced by
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(b) What are the different forms of resistance culture in
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serials and advertisements ?

@ "The advertisements have an adverse impact on
children in Indian society." Comment.

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