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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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