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KSOU MA English Question Papers – MENHC 1.1 to 1.5, Shakespeare & Comparative Drama PDF

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  3. What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover
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  5. KSOU 80+20 evaluation, passing minimums and online assignment rules
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KSOU's 29-page M.A. English December 2024 question paper compilation PDF contains complete examination sets for First Semester Hard Core courses MENHC 1.1 (English Literature from Chaucer to Milton), MENHC 1.2 (Shakespeare), MENHC 1.3 (Restoration and 18th Century English Literature), MENHC 1.4 (Shakespearean Sonnets and Criticism), MENHC 1.5 (Comparative Drama-I), and Open Elective EL 1.1 (Indian Literature-I). Across four semesters, the CBCS M.A. English programme totals 80 credits (20 credits and 550 marks per semester).

Programme scheme: M.A. in English (CBCS – 4 Semesters, 80 Credits)  |  Fee summary: Admission fee Rs. 11,660 (I Year) and Rs. 11,110 (II Year); exam fee Rs. 1,650 per semester  |  Passing rule: Minimum 8 out of 20 in Internal Assessment, 32 out of 80 in Term-End Exam, and 40 out of 100 total.

Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU MA English Question Papers (MENHC 1.1 to 4.3, Comparative Drama & Shakespeare)

The table below lists all 10 official course codes, credit weights, evaluation marks (Term-End + Internal Assessment), and direct PDF links for KSOU MA English Question Papers (MENHC 1.1 to 4.3, Comparative Drama & Shakespeare).

Course Code Course Title / Details Semester / Year & Credits Marks (Exam + IA) Official Question Paper / Prospectus PDF
MENHC 1.1 English Literature from Chaucer to Milton Semester I (4 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 Dec 2024 QP PDF (p.12–15)
MENHC 1.2 Shakespeare Semester I (4 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 Dec 2024 QP PDF (p.19–22)
MENHC 1.3 Restoration and 18th Century English Literature Semester I (4 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 Dec 2024 QP PDF (p.16–18)
MENHC 1.4 Shakespearean Sonnets and Criticism Semester I (3 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 Dec 2024 QP PDF (p.23–26)
MENHC 1.5 Comparative Drama – I Semester I (3 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 Dec 2024 QP Sets 1–3 PDF (p.1–11)
EL 1.1 Indian Literature – I (Inter-Disciplinary Open Elective) Semester I (2 Credits) 40 + 10 = 50 Dec 2024 QP PDF (p.27–29)
MENHC 2.1 to 2.5 19th Century Poetry (2.1), 19th Century Prose & Fiction (2.2), 20th Century Poetry (2.3), Modern Indian Poetry in English (2.4), Comparative Drama-II (2.5) Semester II (20 Credits Total) 550 Marks Total MA Prospectus Syllabus (p.24)
MENHC 3.1 to 3.3 Indian Writing in English (3.1), American Literature (3.2), Literary Criticism-I (3.3) Semester III Hard Core (12 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 each MA Prospectus Syllabus (p.24)
MENSC 3.4 to 3.6 Indian Women Novelists (3.4), European Classics in Translation-I (3.5), Essays (3.6) – Opt any 2 Semester III Soft Core (6 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 each MA Prospectus Syllabus (p.24)
MENHC 4.1 to 4.3 & SC 4.4–4.6 Literary Criticism-II (4.1), 20th Century Fiction & Drama (4.2), New Literatures in English (4.3), Kannada Fiction in Translation (4.4), European Classics-II (4.5), Selections from Prose (4.6) Semester IV (20 Credits Total) 550 Marks Total MA Prospectus Syllabus (p.24–25)

What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover

  • MENHC 1.5 Comparative Drama – I (Pages 1–11): Three full question paper sets testing Classical Greek tragedy (Sophocles' Oedipus Rex), Sanskrit drama (Kalidasa's Abhijnanasakuntalam, Bhasa), and Elizabethan dramatic conventions.
  • MENHC 1.1 Chaucer to Milton (Pages 12–15): Covers Chaucer's Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, Spenser's Faerie Queene, Metaphysical poetry (Donne, Marvell, Herbert), and Milton's Paradise Lost Book I.
  • MENHC 1.2 & 1.4 Shakespeare and Sonnets (Pages 19–26): Covers Hamlet, King Lear, The Tempest, Shakespearean sonnets, and neo-classical to modern Shakespearean criticism (Johnson, Coleridge, Bradley).

Official KSOU question paper, prospectus and timetable PDFs

Download the 3 official Karnataka State Open University PDF documents mirrored directly from ksoumysuru.ac.in and onlineprogramme.ksoumysuru.ac.in:

Document Category Official KSOU Document Title Pages Direct PDF Download
Question Paper Compilation KSOU MA English First Semester Question Paper December 2024 (MENHC 1.1 to 1.5 & EL 1.1) 29 Open PDF (29p)
Prospectus KSOU M.A. Programmes English Version Prospectus 2025-26 (Pages 24–25 for MA English) 100 Open PDF (100p)
Date Sheet KSOU Provisional October-November Examination Time Table 2026 43 Open PDF (43p)

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KSOU 80+20 evaluation, passing minimums and online assignment rules

Every Karnataka State Open University programme follows the evaluation and assignment rules notified by the Registrar (Evaluation), Mukthagangothri, Mysuru – 570006:

  • Term-End Theory Examination (80 marks, 3 hours): Conducted at notified KSOU examination centres across Karnataka. Non-CBCS UG (B.A./B.Com) requires at least 28 out of 80 in theory and 35 out of 100 aggregate; CBCS UG/PG programmes require at least 32 out of 80 in theory (8 out of 20 in IA for PG/M.Sc/MCA) and 40 out of 100 aggregate.
  • Online Internal Assessment Assignment (20 marks): Handwritten assignments must be signed and dated by the candidate on every page, scanned as a single PDF, and uploaded on www.ksouonlinestudy.com or the KSOU Academic Platform Android app (helpline: 9873037405).
  • 2-Credit Open Elective & SEC Papers (50 marks, 1.5 hours): Evaluated on a 40-mark Term-End Examination (minimum 16 to pass) plus 10-mark Internal Assessment (minimum 4 to pass, 20 out of 50 aggregate).
  • Maximum Completion Period (N+N Rule): Under UGC-DEB regulations, students may clear backlogs within N+N years (6 years for 3-year UG degrees, 4 years for 2-year PG degrees, and 3 years for 1-year B.Lib.I.Sc/M.Lib.I.Sc degrees).

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Where can I download official KSOU MA English Question Papers (MENHC 1.1 to 4.3, Comparative Drama & Shakespeare) PDFs?

All official KSOU question paper compilations and programme prospectuses for MENHC 1.1, MENHC 1.2, MENHC 1.3, MENHC 1.4, MENHC 1.5 are linked directly in the course and document tables on this page, and registered learners can also access them inside the SLM Repository on www.ksouonlinestudy.com.

What are the passing marks for KSOU MA English Question Papers (MENHC 1.1 to 4.3, Comparative Drama & Shakespeare) at KSOU?

Minimum 8 out of 20 in Internal Assessment, 32 out of 80 in Term-End Exam, and 40 out of 100 total. Each 100-mark paper combines an 80-mark 3-hour Term-End Examination with a 20-mark online Internal Assessment assignment.

How do I upload my handwritten KSOU assignment PDF online?

Log in to www.ksouonlinestudy.com or the KSOU Academic Platform app using your registered mobile number and OTP, open the Assignments tab, write your answers by hand with your signature and date on every page, scan into one PDF, and click Submit Assignment (helpline: 9873037405).

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