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Question 89
Given below are two statements :
Statement I: Comparative Literature is a study of different cultures, nations and genres. It explores the inherent relationship between literature and other forms of cultural exploration.
Statement II: In the study of literature and culture, the importance of methodology is secondary.
In light of the above statements. choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Statement I is True: Comparative Literature is precisely defined as the academic field dealing with the study of literature and cultural expression across linguistic, national, geographic, and disciplinary boundaries.
Statement II is False: In academic literary and cultural studies, methodology is primary, not secondary. Methodology (how you approach a text—e.g., via Structuralism, Marxist theory, or Feminism) dictates the entire outcome and validity of the research.
Question 90
What is meant by “Corporate author” in research?
In research methodology and citation styles (like MLA or APA), a corporate author refers to a work produced by a collective body rather than a single named individual.
This includes works authored by government departments, non-profit organizations, institutions, associations, or corporate companies (e.g., a report published by the "World Health Organization" or the "Ministry of Education"). You cite the organization's name in place of an individual's name.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comparative Literature?
Comparative Literature is the study of literary texts across national borders, languages, and genres. It often involves comparing a text from one culture/language with a text from another to find universal themes, tracing the influence of one literary tradition on another, or examining the relationship between literature and other arts (like film or music).
Why is Methodology important in Literary Research?
Methodology provides the structured lens through which a researcher analyzes a text. Without a clear methodology (such as New Historicism, Psychoanalysis, or Postcolonialism), research lacks academic rigor and becomes merely subjective opinion. It is foundational, not secondary.
How do you cite a Corporate Author in MLA format?
If a book or report is issued by an organization, you treat the organization as the author. For example: World Health Organization. Global Report on Health. WHO Press, 2021. If the organization is both the author and the publisher, modern MLA suggests skipping the author field and starting directly with the title, listing the organization as the publisher.
