Barkatullah University Phd Syllabus

I want the syllabus of Ph.D. Entrance Examination of Barkatullah University, Bhopal as I want to get admission in PhD course in this University? Provide me it in a pdf file? Also possible provide me the exam pattern of the Ph.D. Entrance Examination of this University?

Can you provide me the syllabus for Doctoral Entrance Test for Subject – English for admission in PhD Program offered by Barkatullah University, Bhopal (M.P)?

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The syllabus for Doctoral Entrance Test for Subject – English for admission in PhD Program offered by Barkatullah University, Bhopal (M.P) is as follows:


PART-A

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY MAXIMUM MARKS : 50

UNIT-I

What is research
• Defining the hypothesis
• Research design
• Types of research- quantitative and qualitative
• Identification and evaluation of resources
• Difference in methods of data collection in quantitative and quantitative type

UNIT-II

Writing a research proposal
• Premble/Introduction
• Problem
• Objectives of the study
• Hypothesis
• Study, design and structure
• Problem and limitations
• Documentation

UNIT-III

Writing a research report
• Size and Physical design
• Procedure
o Data Collection
o Analysis and Interpretation/critique of data
o Findings
o Conclusion
• Layout
• Treatment of quotations
• Documentation style


UNIT-IV

Role of computer in research work-
• Identification of area and topic- Internet and web resources
• Collection of data/information for study
• Drafting and editing of proposal and report
• Use of text supporting applications like MS word, Excel, PageMaker etc.
• Documentation and referencing

UNIT-V

Review of Published Research
1. Review of existing literature-its role in bringing clarity and focus to your research
problem
2. Steps involved in review-
• Searching for existing literature in your aera of study
• Reviewing the selected literature and using it to develop a theoretical
framework
• Developing a conceptual framework
3. Purpose- contextualizing your findings by comparing them with those of others
4. Practical review of books, research papers, journals and Ph.d. Theses.


Recommended Reading
1. Gibaldi, Joseph, MLA Handbook for writers of Research Papers- Latest Edition.
2. Hillways, Types. Introduction to Research faster Young Miffin Co., 1956.
3. Khandelwal, R.L. Research methodology : A Symposium. Anand Vallabh Vidyapeeth,
1978.
4. Kothari, C.R. Research methodology : Methods and Techniques. New delhi : New Age
International (P) Ltd., 2010.
5. Kumar, Ranjit, Research Methodology New Delhi Sage Publications, 2011.
6. Sandros, Chaney. An Introduction to Research in English, New York: the Macmillian
Co, 1958.
7. Singh Inderpal et al Research Methodology and Statistical Methods Ludhiyana: Kalyani
Publishers, 2009.
8. Turabair, K.L. A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Thesis & Dissertation. Chicago :
The University of Chicago.


Part-B

English language and literature

Maximum marks : 50


UNIT-I

History of English Literature : 14th century to Present Day


UNIT-II

British Literature
1. Chaucer to Shakespeare
2. Jacobean and Neo-Classical Period
3. Pre-Romantic & Romantic Period
4. Victorian Period
5. Twentieth Century Literature to Present
All major authors and their works


UNIT-III

American Literature
1. History
2. Major Writers & their works
Indian Writing in English
1. History
2. Major Writers & their works


UNIT-IV

1. Literary Theories and Criticism – Plato to the Present
2. Major critics & their literary theories


UNIT-V

1. Linguistics- Definition of Linguistics, branches, characteristics, Language varieties, Register & style, Language variation and Sociolinguistics, Language change. Synchronic, Diachronic & historical linguistics, Minimal and non-minimal pairs Organs of speech, speech mechanism, Classification & Description of Speech Sounds, Competence and Performance, Morphology, IC Analysis, Ambiguities.

2. Phonetics- Organs of speech, speech mechanism, Classification & Description of Speech Sounds, Consonants & Vowels International Phonetic Alphabet, Phoneme, Allophones, syllable, Phoneme theory & Syllables, Theory International Phonetic Alphabet, Transcriptions–Phonetic phonemic, Strong and weak forms, word Accent, the Word stress rules, intonation and rhythm in connected speech Difference between R.P & G.I.E


Recommended Reading
Crompton Ricket : History of English Literature
Albert, E : History of English Literature, Fifth edition
W H Long : History of English Literature
E. A. Baker : History of English Fiction.
G.S.Fraser : The Modern Writer and His World
Hugh Walker : Essays & Essayists
Nicoll, A : Theory of drama
Nicoll, A : Studies in Shakespeare
Kettle, A : Introduction to the English Novel
Neill, D : Short history of the English Novel
Butcher (tr.) : Aristotle’s Poetics
Scott James : The Making of Literature
David Daiches : Modern Criticism and Theory : A Reader ( Long man)
H. Adams and L. Searle (ed.) : Critical theory since 1965 (Florida State University Press)
A. H. Gilbert Literary Criticism Plato to Dryden.
T. Eagleton: Literary Theory an Introduction ( Blackwell Oxford, 1983)
Verma and Krishnaswamy: Modern Linguistics: An Introduction (O.U.P.1989)
A.C.Gimson: An Introduction to the Pronunciation of English.
R.K.Bansal and J.B.Harrison: Spoken English for India.
Geoffrey Leech: A Linguistic Guide to English Poetry (Longman. London 1969)
David Crystal: Linguistics (Penguin)
Verma and Krishnaswamy : Modern Linguistics : An Introduction (OUP 1989).
A. C. Gimson : An Introduction to the Pronunciation of English.
R. K. Bansal : An Outline of General Phonetics.
Mittins : Attitude to English Usage, Oxford.
K.R.S.Iyengar: Indian Writings in English.
Meenakshi Mukherjee : Twice Born Fiction.
M.K.Naik(ed) : History of Indian English Literature.
Elton, Shakespeare.
C. Bradley : Shakespearean Tragedy
History of American Literature Goodman.
Cycle of American Literature by Robert Spiller.
Aspects of the Novel, E M Forster