Ph.D - Indian Diaspora - 2015.pdf

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ENTRANCE

EXAMINATION,

2015 PH.D.

(INDIAN

DIASPORA)

TIME:2

HOURS Max

Marks:

75

Read the instructions carefully.

Question No. 2 is compulsory.

(Marks:

40)

1. Answer any

TWO

of the following questions

(2x20

marks)

a)

What

is the

significance

of

studying Diaspora? Describe

the

different theories

of

diaspora.

What

do you

mean

by

'transnationalism'? Discuss the characteristic feafures

of

a

transnational community.

Evaluate the different policies formulated by the Government of India towards Indian diaspora.

Review any

film

or novel which is based on Indian diaspora.

(Marks:

35)

2. Answer any

Ol[E

of the following questions

(l

x 35 marks)

a)

Formulate a research design on any one of the following themes: a) diasporic identity, b) multiculturalism, c) philanthrophy

&

diaspora, d) transnationalism, e) NRI Movies

b)

What are the steps in formulating a research proposal? Formulate a research proposal on any areas of research on Indian diaspora which you would like to carry out as part of your Ph.D. dissertation.

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b)

c)

d)