ENTRANCE EXAMINATION, 2015
PH.D. (INDIAN DIASPORA)


(Marks: 40)

1. Answer any TWO ofthe following questions x 20 marks)


What is the significance of studying Diaspora? Describe the different theories of diaspora.
What do you mean by 'transnationalism'? Discuss the characteristic features 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.




2. Answer any ONE ofthe following questions x 35 marks)


Formulate a research design on anyone of the following themes: diasporic identity, multiculturalism, philanthrophy diaspora, transnationalism, NRI Movies
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 ofyour Ph.D. dissertation.