Welcome to English (Hons.) Semester 6 at Delhi University! 🌟 This final semester brings you closer to advanced literary analysis and theory, as well as a deeper understanding of contemporary literature and its global implications. As you prepare for your final exams, this semester will hone your skills in critical thinking, research, and literary interpretation. Let’s explore the subjects and resources that will guide you through this essential phase of your degree! 🚀
📘 Subject Overview and Resources
📜 (DSC-1): Contemporary Literature in English
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Key Topics:
- Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children: Postcolonial identity, history, and the complexities of modern India
- Arundhati Roy’s The Ministry of Utmost Happiness: A political and social commentary on contemporary India and its issues
- Zadie Smith’s White Teeth: Themes of multiculturalism, identity, and family in contemporary Britain
- Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale: Feminism, dystopia, and power dynamics in a totalitarian world
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🌍 (DSC-2): Literary Criticism and Theory
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Key Topics:
- Postcolonial Criticism: Exploring the works of Edward Said, Homi K. Bhabha, and Gayatri Spivak in literature
- Feminist Literary Theory: Investigating gender, power, and representation in texts, with the help of theorists like Simone de Beauvoir and Judith Butler
- Psychoanalytic Criticism: Analyzing literature using Freudian theory, focusing on unconscious motives and desires
- Queer Theory: Understanding literature through the lens of sexuality, identity, and queer theory
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🇮🇳 (DSC-3): Postcolonial Literature
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Key Topics:
- Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart: Examining colonialism, identity, and cultural conflict in Nigeria
- V.S. Naipaul’s A Bend in the River: The aftermath of colonialism and the struggles for identity in post-colonial Africa
- Jean-Paul Sartre’s Colonialism and Neocolonialism: The philosophical implications of colonialism and its lasting effects
- Aravind Adiga’s The White Tiger: A modern take on the caste system and the effects of economic inequality in India
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