Prof. Sachin Subrav Gadhire

Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha’s Padmabhushan Vasantraodada Patil Mahavidyalaya, Kavathe Mahankal DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH B. A. PART - II LINGUISTICS (I.D.S) (Paper - I) (Semester - III) LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS (CBCS with MEME   by   NEP) QUESTION PAPER PATTERN June 2023 Onwards Detailed Syllabi ( June 20232 Onwards)     Course Objectives: §   To acquaint the students with Language and Linguistics in general. §   To acquaint the students with Phonetics and Phonology. §   To acquaint the students with Morphology and Syntax. §   To acquaint the students with the concepts of Semantics and Pragmatics. Course Outcomes : After completing the course, the student will be able to: §   Know about language and linguistics. §   Learn the concepts of Phonetics and Phonology §   Understand  the  basics of Morphology and Syntax §   Acquaint with Semantics and Pragmatics     Module: I Introduction to Language I)   Definit

Dr. Samuel Johnson’s  Preface to Shakespeare  (1765) Introduction: Dr. Samuel Johnson’s  Preface to Shakespeare  (1765) is one of the most famous and influential pieces of literary criticism in the English language. Written as part of his eight-volume edition of Shakespeare's plays, the Preface reflects Johnson’s critical perspective on Shakespeare’s genius, as well as his faults.  Key points and themes covered in the Johnson's  Preface to Shakespeare: 1. Timelessness of Shakespeare’s Works Johnson begins by praising Shakespeare’s ability to transcend time. He argues that Shakespeare’s plays remain relevant because they explore universal human nature, emotions, and experiences. For Johnson, the playwright captures the complexities of human behavior, making his works appeal to readers and audiences of all generations. He famously writes that Shakespeare's characters "are the genuine progeny of common humanity, such as the world will always supply, and observation will a