Litt 212: Theory Of Literature Question Paper
Litt 212: Theory Of Literature
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
LITT 212: THEORY OF LITERATURE
STREAMS: BED (ARTS) Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 17/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question one and any other two.
Question 1 (compulsory)
Referring to the classical ideas of Plato and Aristotle, demonstrate the value of literature in contemporary Kenya. [30 Marks]
Question 2
Attempt a feminist analysis of Mariama Ba’s So Long a Letter, or Witi Ihimaera’s The Whale Rider. [20 Marks]
Question 3
Discuss the role of ideology in Ngugi wa Thiongo’s The Trial of Dedan Kimathi or Petals of Blood. [20 Marks]
Question 4
Referring to specific texts, demonstrate the contribution of post-structuralism in the development of interpretive paradigms in literature. [20 Marks]
Question 5
Using specific texts read in this course, discuss the major highlights of post-colonial literature. [20 Marks]
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