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The document outlines assignment guidelines for the Prose course (9064) at Allama Iqbal Open University, emphasizing the importance of original work and the consequences of plagiarism. It includes instructions for submission format, deadlines, and specific questions for two assignments covering various literary figures and their works. Students are advised to provide their own analysis and avoid irrelevant information in their responses.

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ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of English)

WARNING
1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING
THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD
OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENT(S) BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN
“AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.

Course: Prose (9064) Semester: Spring, 2024


Level: BS (English)
Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments.
(AD, BS, BEd, MA/MSc, MEd) (ODL Mode)

1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question, the
marks are distributed according to its requirements.
2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of
the question.
3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study
guide or allied material.
4. Handwritten scanned assignments are not acceptable. However, the students who
attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned copy of their
handwritten assignments (in PDF format) on University LMS. The size of the file
should not exceed 5 MB.
5. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due
date.
6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
7. Late assignments can’t be uploaded at LMS.
8. The students who attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a
scanned copy of their handwritten assignments (in PDF Format) on University
LMS. The size of the file should not exceed 5MB.

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Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1-4)
Q.1 Define prose as a literary form, and can you elaborate on the different types
of prose, such as fiction, non-fiction, and poetry in prose, highlighting their
distinct characteristics and purposes? (20)

Q.2 In critically appreciating Francis Bacon's essays, how does his use of
language, rhetorical strategies, and philosophical depth contribute to the
enduring significance of his work, and what key themes or ideas stand out in
his exploration of human nature and knowledge? Complete your answer by
critically analyzing two of his essays ‘of studies’ and ‘of marriage’. (20)

Q.3 (a) In what ways do Bacon's essays contribute to the development of the
essay as a literary genre, and how have they influenced later writers?
(10)
(b) How does Bacon employ influential techniques, such as rhetoric and
logic, to convey his arguments in his essays with examples? (10)

Q.4 How does Charles Lamb's writing style, characterized by its wit, charm, and
personal touch, contribute to the unique literary experience in his essays,
and how do these qualities distinguish his work within the Romantic literary
landscape? Explain with examples. (20)

Q.5 Write a detailed note on John Ruskin's writing style, take examples from his
essays to prove his art of criticism and social commentary. (20)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50


ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 5-9)

Q.1 How does Ralph Waldo Emerson skillfully employ vivid images and
descriptive language in his writing to convey his transcendentalist ideas and
enhance the reader's engagement with concepts like self-reliance, nature,
and individualism? Elaborate your answer with examples. (20)

Q.2 Do you agree that John Stuart Mill's essays, such as "On Liberty" and
"Utilitarianism," reflect his philosophical views on individual freedom,
ethics, and the role of government? If yes then how have these writings
influenced political thought and societal values? (20)

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Q.3 Bertrand Russell is a great writer of prose and philosopher. Discuss in detail
different aspects of his personality. (20)

Q.4 Jonathan Swift employs rhetorical patterns, such as satire, irony, and
allegory, to effectively convey his social and political critiques in works like
"Gulliver's Travels" and "A Modest Proposal"? How do you prove this
statement? (20)

Q.5 How does Edward Said's essay "Orientalism" challenge prevailing Western
perceptions of the East, and what impact has it had on postcolonial studies
and cultural criticism? (20)

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