UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION, 2011
PH.D. (INDIAN DIASPORA)
TIME: 2 HOURS MU Marks: 75 HAll TICKET NUMBER
Read the Instructions carefully.
Attempt any THREE of the following quectlons.
Question No. Is compulsory.
(Marks: 40)
1. Answer any of the following lWO questions x 20 mar1<s)
What do you mean by the term 'diaspora'? Discuss the definitions and
theories of diaspora.
Write a review of any book of fiction or non-fiction which is based on Indian
Diasporic experience.
What are the Classical Diasporas? Write a critical note on anyone of the
Classical Diasporas.
What is ethnicily? Explain how ethnicily is studied in the context of diaspora.
IMam: 35)
2. Answer any ONE of the following questions x 35 marks)
Formulate a research design on anyone of the following themes:
muttieutturalism, transnationalism, Itterary representations of Indian
diaspora.
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 te
carry out as part of your Ph.D. dissertation.