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Class-XII Project on 'An Interview of an Eminent Person'

Fictitious Interview of an Eminent Person

👉  Front Page

MEMARI V.M. INSTITUTION (UNIT-2)

HATPUKUR * MEMARI *EAST BURDWAN

Project Work

Submitted by

Name of the student: ___________________________

Roll No.: _____________

Section: ______________

Registration No.: ____________________(2019-2020)

In partial fulfillment to category – XII English Course

Please write in a Separate page

An Interview of an Eminent Person

Sourav Ganguly, a former cricketer cum Captain in Indian Cricket Team

Please write in a Separate page  

👉  Acknowledgement

This project has given us golden chance for learning and self-development through cooperative activities. I want to thank respected Mr. /Mrs.__________________________ to whom I owe especially for preparing this project based on “An Interview of an Eminent Person”, Sourav Ganguly, a former cricketer cum Captain in Indian Cricket Team.

I do want to extend my heartfelt thanks to my friends, parents and others who helped me in various ways to make a final draft of this work and submit the same to our school.

 ………………………………

 Signature of the student

👉  CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that this Project Report entitled “An Interview of AN Eminent Person, Sourav Ganguly, a former cricketer cum Captain in Indian Cricket Team” submitted by ___________________ Class XII Roll No._______ Registration No. ______________ Year_________ submitted in partial fulfillment to class XII English Course during the academic year 2018-2020 is a bonafide record of project work carried out under my guidance and supervision. 

 ……………………………

 Signature of the Project Guide

 Name: ……………………....

 Designation: Assistant teacher

 Department: English

 School: Memari V. M. Institution (Unit-2)

👉  Contents

1. Introduction                         Page

2. Procedures and Input           Page

3. Output of the project            Page

4. Conclusion                           Page

5. References/Bibliography     Page

👉  Introduction

An interview could be a speech communication wherever queries area unit asked and answers area unit given. In common formulation, the word "interview" refers to a one-on-one conversation between an interviewer and an interviewee. The enquirer asks inquiries to that the respondent responds, usually so information may be transferred from interviewee to interviewer (and any other audience of the interview). Sometimes, information can be transferred in both directions. It is a communication, unlike a speech, which produces a one-way flow of knowledge. 

1.1 Project in our syllabus:

As per the new syllabus, Project work has been included as a part of the curriculum. We have created the selection per the provision of works.

1.2 Objectives: We will be capable of

(i) Identifying the characters, plots in the story

(ii) Dramatizing the story as a play by writing dialogue and adding dramatizing elements. 

1.3 Guiding Principle:

(i) A narrative may be remodeled into a drama by adding dramatic components.

(ii) Every portion may be increased by giving correct dialogue to the characters. 

1.4 Limitations

(i) The period for the whole project was solely 10 periods.

(ii)We don’t know much about a full-length drama.

(iii) Before this project, we tend to didn’t have a lot of plan regarding dramas. So, our notion regarding this specific style was terribly restricted.

👉  Procedures and Input

For the project entitled “An Interview of an Eminent Person, Sourav Ganguly” we worked in groups and sometimes in pairs through a systematic process. Our teacher mounted ten interventions for making the project effective. The details of our activities are enumerated below: 

First intervention: On the first day, we chose the subject “An Interview of an Eminent Person, Sourav Ganguly”. We planned that a rich pleasant script can be made to develop step by step. Then we went through the main events of the interview and studied the characters and setting. 

Second intervention: On the second day, we explored the behavioral types of each of the characters.

Third intervention: On the fourth day, we were divided into groups and the story was divided into different parts. Then we started writing dialogues. Our teacher sketched the necessary improvisations and modifications. 

Fourth intervention: On the fifth day developed a draft script as per the directions that got by our teacher.

Fifth intervention: On the sixth day, we distributed copies of the draft script to each group and the instruction was to go through the script. We incorporated a number of dialogues and erased some of them according to the suggestions made by the teacher for a better impact. 

Sixth intervention: Roles were distributed through tests. Then short listed students were asked to read out their script roles

Seventh intervention: On the seventh day, the copy of the final script was distributed to each student. Rehearsal of the drama started. Some students got off-stage duties like taking part in music, preparing the stage, arranging props etc. our teacher were unanimously selected the director to conduct the rehearsal.

Eighth intervention: On the eighth day, a rehearsal was performed while not taking facilitate of the script and any enhancements were created in our acting skills. 

Ninth intervention: On the ninth day, the drama was performed in our school auditorium. We were asked to evaluate the performance. This was given as our Homework.

Tenth intervention: We read out the evaluation report of the performance and then a general discussion started. Finally the Project Report was submitted for evaluation.

👉  Output of the Project

Interviewer: You are spending a lot of time on the outfield on top of your scheduled time as the president of the CAB. So what is your future plans regarding Bengal’s cricket?

Sourav Ganguly: I believe that groundwork is very important. And we attempt to give to the simplest of coaching and supervision to the foremost important Bengal cricketers in our Vision Twenty20. Experts like Laxman, Sekhar and Muralitharan has been roped in for this. We have some well-performing cricketers on our hands now. The Ranji Trophy tournament has yielded positive results for us, if only our last match had gone well then we'd have ended up because the leading team in our group. The team has not performed well in the Hazare Trophy, but we were quite successful in the 4 ODIs. I believe that if players who display an excellent amount of potential are selected and provided the specified facilities then positive results are sure to come our way. And CAB’S job is to provide these facilities.

Interviewer: Through you're saying and what quite initiatives the CAB are taking it's well understood that Sourav Ganguly has appropriated because the captain of the ship. Am I right?

Sourav Ganguly: This is a place to play and the association exists with the sole purpose of organizing games. When we had played in our days the then CAB authorities had tried to supply us the simplest of cricketing facilities. But during those days opportunities were scarce and investments were hard to come by. But now we have both. So the cricketing skills and temperament of our players are going to be placed on the test and can evidently be developed as a results of playing different, high profile matches in various and tough conditions. In this year itself we had played a pre–season match in Sri Lanka and that we have reaped the advantages of it within the Ranji Trophy. I believe that our players will never improve if they do not play against players who are better than them. I want to send the Bengal team to England next year. It will be expensive but still let’s see what can be done.

Interviewer: Are you channelling your attention to cultivating any particular type of cricketer: Fast bowler or batsman?

Sourav Ganguly: We are trying to give our attention in all the areas of Cricket. Laxman is for batting, T.A. Sekhar is for fast bowling and Muralitharan is for spin bowling. Cricketing talents like Amir Dani or Sudipto Pramanik are being cultivated.

Interviewer: The Indian-subcontinent isn't so good for pace-bowling, isn’t it?

Sourav Ganguly: We are not lacking in skill. It’s our perspective that we must change. Bowlers like Mohammad Sami, Umesh Jadav are bowling in the 140s and 150s mark. We have some good pace bowlers. Dinda is bowling really fast, there's a boy named Mukesh and there's Virpratap. There are a few of promising fellows in the U-19 squad too. Only our attitude must be changed. If we are conscious about it then change is possible.

Interviewer: Vision Twenty 20 means results are going to be obtained within 2020?

Sourav Ganguly: No. The name exists for its sake itself. There is no time limit. It is an ongoing process.

Interviewer: Now tell me something about the Indian side? 

Sourav Ganguly: They are about to go to Australia. Our team is a young team, browsing a transitional phase. They will take a while to adopt to the varied conditions. In our own country we were successful 30 years ago and that we still are. We always win on our turning tracks. But it will take some time to be successful in all sorts of pitches.

Interviewer: How is Virat as a captain?

Sourav Ganguly: He is successful till now. He has played 2 series till now, but if we start comparing him with Dhoni et al. then it won’t be fair. He should play at least one and a half to two years and only then he should be judged. As a player he is outstanding.

Interviewer: What are India’s prospects in the 2019 Cricket World Cup?

Sourav Ganguly: The world cup is still four years from now on. A lot of time. Nothing can be said right now. The tournament will be held in England. India will surely play well. But who knows what is going to be the team composition 4 years later. 

Interviewer: Isn’t it safe to assume that Dhoni will not be in the squad 4 years later?

Sourav Ganguly: No, tough to say. Everybody’s body is not the same. He may be able to continue till then. But nothing can be said right now. 4 years is a lot of time. Most of the youngsters will stay. And by that point our Wriddhi also will mature as an ODI player.

Interviewer: Are Twenty20 matches harming cricket?

Sourav Ganguly: No I don’t believe that. Just another saleable format, revenue earning format. This is the format which can actually keep all the opposite formats alive. I believe that test cricket is that the original format where the temperament of the players are put to the test. But the modern cricketer must adopt himself according to all the various formats. If he cannot suits the 20-20 format then he will lag behind financially. And that in turn will harm the cricketer even more. 

Interviewer: It is true that test cricket is the platform where the temperament of the players is put to the test. But can the temperament also be tested by monitoring whether or not that player is able to adjust to the Twenty20 format?

Sourav Ganguly: Why not? Virat Kohli can, New Zealand team’s Kane Williamson can, Steve Smith of Australia can.

Interviewer: How can they adjust? Any special skill or technique? 

Sourav Ganguly: Technique is essential in all formats of the game. But the secret to their success is that they are being able to mentally adopt a lot more efficiently.

Interviewer: If being modern is the key then why does the Indian DRS(Division Reserve System) not follow this? After all you also…..

Sourav Ganguly: Many things are not foolproof. But my experience with the DRS is very bad. Yes, if the umpires make a mistake then it can be rectified. But it’s not always accurate. It would be better if ball tracker is employed rather than DRS.

Interviewer: Why is that?

Sourav Ganguly: If the ball tracker is used in case of a Bat-pad catch or a caught behind the wicket then we can always get an accurate result. But, if the DRS is used, then the chance of making a judgmental error increases. 

Interviewer: You have said that the modern format of cricket will keep the original format alive. So what are your thoughts on ISL?

Sourav Ganguly: ISL has rekindled my passion for football. I was pleased to ascertain the Salt lake stadium full of 70 thousand audiences within the gallery. There is no East Bengal and Mohun Bagan match and yet there are 70 thousand people inside the stadium, it’s a fantastic thing. 

Interviewer: A lot of people are saying that the quality of the Indian players has improved. But again a lot of people are also criticizing it.

Sourav Ganguly: Indian players are bound to improve. No matter how much criticism they are facing if the game is not commercially sound improvement of the players is not possible. Look at what is happening with Kabaddi. Who had thought that players like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will play games in India? East Bengal and Mohun Bagan are struggling to find sponsors. It’s simply a result of bad marketing.

Interviewer: The public image of the sports authorities in India is not very good. Your juniors have grown up considering you as their role model but now that you have stepped into the role of management they might begin to dislike you. What do you think about that?

Sourav Ganguly: I have got this responsibility. This is my opportunity to do something good for the game. I have almost forgotten the last time I had played for the CAB League. If I had not got this responsibility then things Vision Twenty20 wouldn't be possible. Whatever I am doing, I am doing it for the game and it’s an honour. This job is not my most favourite job in the world. Still I am using this opportunity to do as much good I can for the game. T20 world cup is coming, the final match will be held in Eden. You should come and see that Eden has changed. Everything ranging from the outfield to the scoreboard will be functioning in a better condition. 

Interviewer: The kind of confidence you are exuding as management personnel are you aiming to become the BCCI president anytime soon?

Sourav Ganguly: I have duties elsewhere. I have a young family. So right now my priority is Bengal cricket and its development.

👉  Conclusion

The Project entitled, “An Interview of an Eminent Person, Sourav Ganguly, a former cricketer cum Captain in Indian Cricket Team”offered us a great scope to learn in detail about the process of writing an interview in view of the Indian context and made us learn diverse aspects of literature. We discovered the art of classroom management and rudimentary principles of writing an interview.

👉  Bibliography

1.https://xtratime.in/an-exclusive-interview-of-sourav-ganguly-with-xtratime/ 

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sourav_Ganguly 

3. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary by A.S. Hornby, Oxford University Press 

4. Kavoori, Anandam P. (2009). "The logics of globalization: studies in international communication". Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 0-7391-2184-7.

5.Datta, Debashish (2007). "Sourav Ganguly, the maharaja of cricket". Niyogi Books.ISBN 81-89738-20-8.

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CBSE Class 12 English Project Guide 2024: Topics, Guidelines

Manali Ganguly ,

Mar 4, 2024

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CBSE class 12 English project is a compulsory activity that the students have to undertake. 20 marks are allotted to the project and internal assessment and 80 marks to the written test in the CBSE class 12 board examination.

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CBSE Class 12 English Project Objectives

Cbse class 12 english project: marks, schedule, & suggestions, how to choose cbse class 12 english project topics, top cbse class 12 english project ideas, cbse class 12 english project sample pdf, how to prepare for cbse class 12 english project, parameters of assessment for cbse class 12 english project.

The CBSE class 12 English project is a compulsory part of the curriculum and carries 20 marks. The CBSE Class 12 English Project Guide 2024 will provide an overview with guidelines, objectives, marks, project topics, project ideas, and more.

These marks, along with the 80 marks allotted for the written test in the CBSE board examination, make a total of 100 marks. English projects can pour down their writing and present skills through the projects.

CBSE Class 12 English Project Guidelines

The English project is a vital part of the syllabus for CBSE class 12 . The students must abide by certain guidelines when they are working on the project. The guidelines for the project have been stated below:

• The project must be creatively done. This is to say that the students must put their original thoughts into the project.
• It is best to select a good book that is not a part of the syllabus while creating the project. The book should, however, have parity with the topic.
• The project must showcase the point of view of the student.
• The language of the project must be clear and understandable. Using jargon in this case will fetch marks.
• The project topic could include a letter - formal/informal - which must be written following the correct pattern.
• Marks for the project will be awarded on three bases - Literature Text, Creative Writing Skills, and Reading Skills. This is in keeping with the CBSE guidelines.

Read More : CBSE Class 12th English Syllabus 2023-24

The students must understand why they are made to work on the projects. The board has devised three skill sets, as discussed above, on the basis of which the students will be marked for their projects.

The objectives of the board can be seen below:

• To test the creative skills of a student.
• Test the skill of critical analysis in a student.
• To test the language proficiency in the student.
• Test the creative writing ability and grammatical skills in the student.

Read More : CBSE Class 12 Question Bank 2023: Download PDF

The English project and viva voce together carry 10 marks. 5 marks is allotted to the project and 5 marks to viva voce.

The students are supposed to work on a small project. The planning and organisation of the project must be done well ahead of the deadline, because the timeline is fixed by the board for the submission of project and viva voce.

The date of submission of the English project will be notified to the students in due course of time.

The board suggests the following for CBSE class 12 English project:

• Students can pick up a topic for the project that is interdisciplinary in nature.
• The topics for projects can be picked up from the ideas depicted in the chapters or drama or poems in the English syllabus.
• The topics can also be outside the book and age-appropriate.
• The project topics may also include such issues that provide the students the opportunity to listen and speak.

Read More : CBSE Class 12th Blueprint 2024

The students must prepare for the English project in an efficient manner since this will add to the final score in the CBSE 12 board examinations.

The English project together with internal assessment will carry 20 marks out of the total 100 marks. 80 marks will be allotted to the written examination conducted by the board.

The topics for CBSE class 12 English project are varied. The students must choose them very wisely. Some of the suggestions for the choice of topic as prescribed by the board has been discussed below.

The students must keep the following points in mind while preparing for the project:

• The first step is to understand the syllabus clearly.
• Secondly, the choice of topic must be good. The topic must be such that they are able to write elaborately on it.
• The topic must be well researched and have parity with the syllabus.
• While working on the project, the students must abide by the guidelines of the board.
• The organisation of ideas must be very good. The subtopics must be connected to each other.

Read More : CBSE Class 12 Question Bank

The selection of topics must be done carefully. This section lists down the most popularly picked CBSE class 12 English project ideas. The students can pick a topic from the list shared below:

• How is climate change affecting the environment around us? The importance of understanding the causes.
• Corruption: The biggest impediment in the progress of the nation.
• Reservation in Academics: How far is it justified?
• How is women empowerment changing gender roles in society?
• How important is the awareness of mental health?
• What can be pros and cons of using artificial intelligence in the healthcare system?
• Studying the effect of globalisation on the culture and economy of the developing nations
• How significant is Indian Literature? Cite the works of authors to elucidate.
• Pollution: Ways to control it.
• A critical analysis of the Indian Cinema.
• Raising awareness about the protection of animal rights. How important is it?
• Does social media have an impact on the mind? Explain
• The addiction of teens to social media. How is it affecting their academics?
• The evils of racism and ways to curb it.
• How has Covid-19 affected education?

English project is a compulsory part of the curriculum for CBSE class 12. The students must make sure that the choice of topic, as well as the presentation of the project, are both very good. This would fetch them full marks.

Also, knowledge about the topic is mandatory because they would have to answer the viva voce based on their projects. It is best to take a cue from a sample English project before starting with the presentation.

Shared in the table below is a sample English project for CBSE class 12:

Following are the basic ways in which the students can start with their English projects:

• Interview based on research: The students will have to take up a topic on which they will conduct research for the project. Questionnaires can be distributed among the family members and neighbours to gain their opinion on the topic. The answers will constitute the content of the project together with the inference. The write up/report must be written in 1000 words.
• Listening to radio or podcasts: The project report can be prepared on the basis of listening to interviews or podcasts or radio.
•  Creating audio or video:The students must make an audio recording or video on a topic on their own.
• Writing and presenting a drama: The project can also include the writing of a script or a one-act play. This could be a team effort.

Read More:  CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern 2023-24

The board has set certain parameters on the basis of which the teachers will assess the project and award marks. The parameters are given below:

• Content Quality: The content and the quality of the project must be age appropriate.
• Timeline: The project must be submitted within the given timeline.
• Accuracy: The information given in the project must have accuracy.
• Grammar: The content should be grammatically free of errors.
• Creativity: The project must be creative. It must show the creativity and originality of the student.
• Knowledge Gained: The project must show the knowledge gained in the concluding part.

Read More:  CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2023-24: Download All Subjects PDF Here

Q: What is the best topic for English project?

A: A few of the best topic for English project: Importance of Mother Tongue. Language Chauvinism. Lost Childhoods. Overcoming Fears (Phobia) Transforming Lives Through Kindness and Empathy. Gandhian Principles. Film City Departments.

Q: Which guide is best for CBSE Class 12 English?

A: "Flamingo" and "Vistas" by NCERT

Q: How do you make an English project creative?

A: A few points that make an English project creative are: Write a blog post, Write a poem, Write a short story, Create a poster, Create digital artwork, Take a photo series, Create a vision board.

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English Project ideas for Class 12 (CBSE) students.

The Project can be Inter-disciplinary in theme. The ideas/issues highlighted In the chapters/ poems/ drama given the prescribed books can also be developed in the form of a project. Students can also take up any relevant and age-appropriate theme. Such topics may be taken up that provide students with opportunities for listening and speaking.

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Some suggestions are as follows: a. Interview-Based research: Example:

Students can choose a topic on which to do their research/ interview, e.g. a student can choose the topic : ” Evolving food tastes in my neighbourhood” or “Corona pandemic and the fallout on families.” Read the available literature. The student then conducts interviews with a few neighbours on the topic. For an Interview, with the help of the teacher, student will frame questions based on the preliminary research/background. The student will then write an essay/ write up / report etc. up to 1000 words on his/her research and submit it. The student will then take a viva on the research project.

Listen to podcasts/ interviews/radio or TV documentary on a topic and prepare a report countering or agreeing with the speakers. Write an 800 – 1000 words report and submit. Take a viva on the report.

Students create their own video/ Audio, after writing a script. Before they decide on a format, the following elements can be taken into consideration: Theme/topic of the audio / video. Would the child like to pick a current issue or something artistic like theatre? What are the elements that need to be part of the script? Will the video/audio have an Interview with one or more guests? Would they prefer to improvise while chatting with guests, or work from a script? What would be the duration? How would they present the script/report to the teacher, e.g. Can it be in the form of a narrative?

Write, direct and present a theatrical production, /One act play This will be a project which will be done as a team. It will involve planning, preparation and presentation. In short, various language skills will be utilised. There will be researching, discussion, writing the script, auditioning and ultimately producing the play. The project will end with a presentation and subsequently a viva. Teachers will be able to assess the core language skills of the students and help them grow as 21st century critical thinkers.

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Interview Writing For Class 12 Format, Examples, Topics, Exercises

Introduction:

Interview writing is a form of journalism where the interviewer questions and interviews the interviewee, who is usually an expert in their field. The interview can be conducted in person or through various mediums like email, phone, video, etc. Writing an interview requires the journalist to have good communication skills, the ability to ask relevant questions, and the ability to put the interviewee’s responses into a coherent narrative. In this article, we will discuss the format, examples, topics, and exercises related to interview writing.

Also Read: Report Writing Format Class 8 

Format of Interview Writing:

The format of an interview depends on the medium through which it is conducted. If it is an in-person interview, the journalist must record the conversation or take notes. If it is an email or phone interview, the journalist must have a set of questions prepared in advance.

Introduction: The introduction should provide some background information about the interviewee, their area of expertise, and why the interview is being conducted. The introduction should be interesting enough to grab the reader’s attention and make them want to read further.

Body: The body of the interview should contain the questions asked by the journalist and the interviewee’s responses. The journalist should ensure that the questions are relevant to the interviewee’s area of expertise and that they are open-ended. Open-ended questions are those that require more than a one-word response and encourage the interviewee to elaborate on their answer. The journalist should also be an active listener and be able to ask follow-up questions to clarify any points the interviewee makes.

Conclusion: The conclusion should summarize the interviewee’s main points and provide some final thoughts. It can also include a call to action or a suggestion for further reading.

Examples of Interview Writing:

1. Interview with a Fashion Designer:

Introduction: Meet Sarah, a renowned fashion designer, who has been in the industry for over 10 years.

Body: Journalist: What inspired you to become a fashion designer? Sarah: I have always loved clothes and the way they can make a person feel. I wanted to create pieces that could make people feel confident and beautiful. Journalist: What sets your designs apart from others in the industry? Sarah: I think my designs are very feminine and romantic. I also use a lot of high-quality materials that give my pieces a luxurious feel. Journalist: What is your advice for someone who wants to get into the fashion industry? Sarah: My advice would be to study fashion design, intern with established designers, and always stay true to your own vision.

Conclusion: Sarah’s passion for fashion is evident in her beautiful designs. Her advice for aspiring designers is invaluable for anyone looking to break into the industry.

2. Interview with a Psychologist:

Introduction: Dr. Johnson is a respected psychologist who has been practicing for over 20 years.

Body: Journalist: What made you want to become a psychologist? Dr. Johnson: I have always been interested in human behavior and why people do the things they do. I wanted to help people understand their own behavior and improve their lives. Journalist: What is the most common issue you see in your practice? Dr. Johnson: The most common issue I see is anxiety. Many people are anxious about their jobs, relationships, and the state of the world. I work with my clients to help them manage their anxiety and develop coping skills. Journalist: What is your advice for someone who is struggling with their mental health? Dr. Johnson: My advice would be to seek professional help. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and there is no shame in seeking treatment.

Conclusion: Dr. Johnson’s insight into the field of psychology is invaluable. His advice for those struggling with mental health is important in today’s society.

Topics for Interview Writing:

• Celebrity interviews: Interviews with famous actors, musicians, and athletes are always popular and can provide insight into their lives and careers.
• Expert interviews: Interviews with experts in various fields like science, technology, finance, medicine, etc. can provide valuable information and knowledge to readers.
• Human interest interviews: Interviews with people who have interesting or unique stories to tell can capture readers’ attention and inspire them.
• Political interviews: Interviews with politicians or political analysts can provide insight into current events and issues.
• Entrepreneur interviews: Interviews with successful entrepreneurs can provide valuable insights into their success, strategies, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Exercises for Interview Writing:

• Conduct an interview with someone in your community who has made a positive impact. This could be a teacher, volunteer, or community leader.
• Research an industry expert and prepare a set of questions to ask them about their field of expertise. Conduct the interview via email or phone.
• Conduct an interview with a family member or friend about a topic they are passionate about. This could be a hobby, a career, or a personal interest.
• Attend a local event and conduct interviews with attendees or organizers. This could be a festival, a fundraiser, or a community gathering.
• Choose a current event or issue and conduct interviews with people who have different perspectives on the topic. This could provide readers with a well-rounded understanding of the issue.

Interview writing is an important form of journalism that can provide valuable insights and knowledge to readers. A good interview requires preparation, communication skills, and the ability to ask relevant questions. The format of an interview can vary depending on the medium through which it is conducted, but it should always include an interesting introduction, relevant questions, and a coherent narrative. By practicing interview writing and conducting interviews with a variety of people, journalists can improve their skills and provide readers with informative and engaging content.

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For this assignment, you must identify one person to interview. That person can either occupy a similar class position as you or a very different class position—it is up to you. You will conduct a 30-60 minute interview with that person that is audio-recorded. This assignment has five purposes: (1) to give you a chance to develop and practice your interviewing skills, (2) to experience one of the major forms of research that many social scientists, journalists and other media producers use, (3) to give you a real life sense of what it’s like to live in the class position of the person you are interviewing, {four is optional, depending on whether you plan to assign the documentary project as well} (4) to give you the raw materials with which to develop a radio/audio documentary with your classmates and (5) to contribute stories to the ongoing digital archive of the 1500 Stories project. This assignment will be graded on a {you choose} point scale, with each step worth a certain number of points toward that total. Overall, this assignment is worth {you specify}% of your total grade in {your class}.

Step 1: Developing a list of questions.

While in-depth interviewers seldom memorize or restate interview questions verbatim, they do find it helpful to have a sense of what they will want to ask their respondents. So you should begin this assignment by jotting down a list of topics or questions to refer to in the interview. {Attached; at some point this will be up on the 1500 Stories website} you will also find a question bank with suggestions for questions to ask. You do not need to follow this list strictly and you should feel free to add your own; these questions are merely guidelines to ensure you get rich and detailed information about the respondent’s thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Your questions must be OPEN-ENDED and designed to get STORIES from the respondent. Your goal is not to get information; it is to get stories .

Step 2: Choosing a respondent. NAME OF RESPONDENT, DATE/TIME OF INTERVIEW DUE ON {you choose the date} by {you choose the time} (? or 10 points)

A respondent is the person who agrees to talk with you and answer your questions. For this interview, the person must agree to be audio-recorded for publication on the 1500 Stories website . Show them the release form before you schedule the interview and get their consent before proceeding, so that you will know if you need to ask someone else instead. If you are e-mailing someone to make your request, I recommend using the line, “I am a college student in ______ at ______ College/University. I am doing a radio documentary about what it’s is like to live at different class positions for a public art, storytelling and civic engagement project called 1500 Stories . I would like to hear your story and I think your story is one that would be important to share with others.” You MAY use your personal networks—families, churches, mentors, high school faculty, community groups you belong to—if you want. You must begin trying to find someone IMMEDIATELY because you may get rejected by the first person or two you ask or have a hard time getting the person to respond to your calls and e-mails. Persistence is key. Keep in mind that even after you have set up the interview you will sometimes find that they stand you up and you have to reschedule. In worst-case scenarios, you may end up having to pursue another respondent. So it is very important to start this process as soon as possible.

It can be a challenge to find someone willing to spend time talking with you. Please keep in mind that when someone says yes, they are offering you a huge gift—the gift of their time and their vulnerability in letting you see a piece of their inner life. Be sure to convey your deep appreciation for this gift through your words and your actions.

When you have a respondent who has agreed to sign the release form, ask if s/he would be willing to talk with you for 30-45 minutes. Explain what the interview will be about and why you are doing it. Give them the release form (see attached) and have them sign it BEFORE THE INTERVIEW BEGINS. You might also give them some of the questions ahead of time so that they can be prepared and comfortable with what you are going to ask. Also make clear that the person can refuse to answer any question or stop the interview at any time.

Step 3: Conducting the interview. ELECTRONIC COPY OF AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDING DUE and HARD COPY OF SIGNED RELEASE FORM DUE ON {you choose date} by {you choose time} (? Or 30 points)

{Once the website is up, the assignment can include these instructions: See the 1500 Stories website for the easiest audio recording apps to use for both Iphone and Android and be sure to load one.} Before the interview do a test run of your recording app that records for at least 30 minutes and try e-mailing it to someone to make sure it works. It is helpful if you talk with your respondent in a quiet place where you will not be interrupted. Remind the respondent that they can end the interview at any time or refuse to answer any question they do not feel comfortable with. Make clear that you would like to hear their stories. Record the interview—be sure that all of your equipment is recording properly BEFORE you begin the interview. In addition to the interview, were there any interesting sounds that might be useful to record? Remember that an interview is NOT the same as a conversation—your job is to ask questions, not to respond or comment on what the respondent shares. NEVER EVER INTERRUPT your interviewee and keep your opinions/comments to yourself. Wait at least 3-7 seconds after the respondent has finished talking before going on to the next question.

You will submit an electronic copy of your audio file to {you the teacher, or Jen Myhre at [email protected]} as an e-mail attachment or to the 1500 Stories Dropbox account no later than {you choose the date}. I would advise you to send it to me as soon as you have it done—your assignment doesn’t count as submitted until I have sent you a confirmation that says I was able to open the file and listen to it successfully. If you can name the file in your app, please name your file: yourfirstnamelastname_interviewwith_intervieweefirstnamelastname. ALL INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEWS LESS THAN 20 MINUTES LONG AND ALL INTERVIEWS WITHOUT A RELEASE FORM WILL RECEIVE ZERO CREDIT . You will get points based on how long the interview is. All individual interviews at least 30 minutes long will receive 100% of the points; you will get scored based on the percentage of minutes out of 30.

Some tips for conducting the interview :

Good follow-up probes are key to a good interview . Questions that ask for concrete descriptions or stories will provide better data than questions that ask for generalizations. I often probe with questions like

• “Tell me the story of how you ….”
• “Can you paint a picture for me of how…”
• “Walk me through what happened when…”
• “Could you tell me a little more about….”
• “When you said …., what did you mean by that?”
• “Can you describe a specific instance where you ….?”
• “What did you think/feel about …?

LISTEN to what your respondent tells you. This is the most important interviewing skill. This means, to a certain extent, following what your respondent wants to talk about and asking follow-up questions to comments s/he has made. Listening will help you think of good follow-up questions to get further detail and a better understanding of what s/he has told you. You will get a better interview if you listen and follow-up on what your respondent has said than if you stick to the script of your questions.

It is often helpful at the end of an interview to ask the respondent if there is anything they would like to add . Sometimes we get the most interesting stories of the interview when we ask this. Make sure you do not turn off the recorder until you are walking away from the interview. J

Thank your respondent for taking the time to speak with you . This is important both because the respondent has offered you a real gift of her/his time and honesty and also because you don’t want to give researchers a bad name.

{Additional optional steps if you are planning to assign a documentary project as well}

Step 4: Transcribing the interview. (? or 30 points)

This involves typing up everything that is said in interview indicating who says what, with timecodes roughly every 30 seconds.  If you conducted the interview in a pair, each of you should divide the interview up evenly—one person transcribes the first half and the partner transcribes the second half and each of you will SUBMIT YOUR OWN HALF INDIVIDUALLY .  The point of transcription is to allow editors to search easily for key ideas and then be able to find them in the audio file based on the timecodes. Transcription also allows researchers to search the text.  Also, it is during the transcribing that you will learn from the mistakes you made during the interview—things you should have asked differently, questions that worked or didn’t work, things you wish you would have probed about.  The easiest way to transcribe is to download the audiorecording onto a computer and then upload it to the Otranscribe website.  It will ask you to drag and drop the audio file and allow you to easily timestamp, as well as go faster or slower through the file. The most important thing to remember is to then COPY AND PASTE the full transcript into your word processor because Otranscribe will not save it.  Be sure to save as/export as/download as a Word Format document.  Use the following file name: lastnameofintervieweefirstnameofinterviewee_transcript.  You will turn in an electronic copy of the transcript and you will also submit this list electronically to the {I use a forum on the class website, so that students can see each other’s transcripts}.

Your transcript must list the following information at the top:

• Your name and section
• Information about the respondent, including their name and demographic information (age, gender, race, occupation, education, and sexual orientation).

Step 5: Reflecting on and writing about the interview process. (? or 30 points)

Write a one-page, single-spaced and typed reflection paper in which you evaluate both yourself as an interviewer and interviewing as a process. Write one full paragraph per question, using the Point/Illustration/Explanation (PIE) format, with specific illustrations directly from the interview. Be sure to address the following questions in your paper:

• Evaluate yourself as an interviewer. How do you think the interview went? If you could go back and do it again, what would you do differently?  Support your evaluation with specific examples.
• What did you learn about the process of in-depth interviewing as a social research method from this experience? What can in-depth interviewing tell us that other kinds of methods, such as surveys or web research or looking at historical documents, cannot?  Support your conclusions with specific examples.

Even if you conducted your interview with a partner, you will do this section individually.

A Note about Next Steps: Once you have submitted your interview to your teacher, the interview is no longer just “yours” but rather belongs to you, the class as a whole, and the 1500 Stories project. For the documentary project, students in any of the sections may use any of the interviews in order to create their documentary . For your documentary, you will need to cut together and interweave at least two different interviews, using any interviews from our class .

I sometimes add the following note:

A Note to Filmmakers : If you are already a filmmaker and can send me a link to prior work, please talk to me about the possibility of doing a video documentary instead of a radio documentary.

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Class XII English – The Interview – Flamingo

This post ‘The Interview’ has a brief life history of the author, introduction, theme, word meanings, summary, main points, questions, and answers with all NCERT solutions to facilitate the understanding of the lesson. Academicseasy is presenting a fully revised and updated study material of the lesson in accordance with the new latest syllabus introduced by CBSE and NCERT for the session 2020-21. We have made a judicious selection of the material for an intensive comprehension of the text. We hope it will meet your requirements. Your comments and suggestions are most welcome to enable us to develop this post in a better way.

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The Interview Author

Christopher Silvester is a freelance journalist, author, and consultant who writes for several UK newspaper and magazine publications. He was born in London in 1959 and studied history at the University of Cambridge. He worked for many years as a reporter for the magazine Private Eye and has written for various American publications, including Spy, The New York Observer, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker. He is also the editor of The Norton Book of Interviews. He currently writes obituaries for The Times (of London), book reviews for the Financial Times, and features for Newsweek. Since 1996 he has probably written more obituaries for The Times than any other person. Since May 2013 he has been a media relations adviser to Olyvia Kwok. Presently he is living in London.

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The Interview Introduction

The writer reveals the basic facts and importance of an interview as he himself was a reporter for a private eye for ten years and during his career, he interviewed a lot of celebrities and found both negative and positive opinions about an interview. He experienced that most of the celebrities found interview an unnecessary intrusion in their lives. But the writer opines that interviewing is a very important and reliable source of information.

The Interview Word Meanings

Despise = hate

Intrusion = entry without invitation

Unwarranted = not authorized

Repel = to drive back

Condemnatory = expressing very strong disapproval

Vile = mean, wicked

Assault = a hostile attack

Unprecedented = that has never happened or been known before.

Semiotics = the study of signs and symbols and of their meaning and use.

Ethical = relating to morals

Interstices = a small crack or space

Dissertation = a long piece of writing on a particular subject.

Narrative = a description of event

Seminal = very important and influential

Metaphysics = the branch of Philosophy that deals with the nature of existence, truth, and knowledge

Delves = probes, searches

The Interview Summary

The interview summary part – i.

In this chapter, the writer talks about the pros and cons of the interview. It is an important part of journalism. Several thousand celebrities have been interviewed over the years. Today, every literate person will have read an interview at some point in their lives.

Some people consider ‘interview’ a reliable source of truth whereas most of the celebrities see it as an unwarranted intrusion into their lives. V.S. Naipul feels that some people are wounded by interviews and lose a part of themselves. Lewis Carroll, the creator of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ never consented to be interviewed and had ‘a just horror of the interviewer’. Rudyard Kipling had a condemnatory attitude towards the interviewer. His wife ‘Caroline’ writes in her diary for 14 October 1892 that their day was wrecked by two reporters from Boston. Even they considered interview as a crime and assault. Some of them feel that it diminishes them. Saul Bellow, though consented to be interviewed on several occasions, once described interviews as being like thumbprints on his windpipe. Despite all these drawbacks, the interview is a supremely serviceable medium of communication. We get the most vivid impressions of our contemporaries through interviews.

The Interview Summary in Hindi

इस अध्याय में, लेखक साक्षात्कार के पेशेवरों और विपक्षों के बारे में बात करता है। यह पत्रकारिता का एक महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा है। कई हज़ार हस्तियों का साक्षात्कार वर्षों में हुआ है। आज, प्रत्येक साक्षर व्यक्ति ने अपने जीवन में किसी न किसी बिंदु पर एक साक्षात्कार पढ़ा होगा।

कुछ लोग people साक्षात्कार ’को सच्चाई का एक विश्वसनीय स्रोत मानते हैं जबकि अधिकांश हस्तियां इसे अपने जीवन में एक अनुचित घुसपैठ के रूप में देखती हैं। वी.एस. नायपुल को लगता है कि कुछ लोग साक्षात्कार से घायल हो जाते हैं और खुद का एक हिस्सा खो देते हैं। एलिस इन वंडरलैंड ’के निर्माता लेविस कैरोल ने कभी साक्षात्कार के लिए सहमति नहीं दी और just साक्षात्कारकर्ता का एक डरावना’ था। रुडयार्ड किपलिंग का साक्षात्कारकर्ता के प्रति निंदनीय रवैया था। उनकी पत्नी for कैरोलीन ’ने 14 अक्टूबर 1892 को अपनी डायरी में लिखा है कि उनका दिन बोस्टन के दो पत्रकारों द्वारा बर्बाद किया गया था। यहां तक ​​कि उन्होंने साक्षात्कार को अपराध और हमला माना। उनमें से कुछ को लगता है कि यह उन्हें कम कर देता है। शाऊल बोलो, हालांकि कई मौकों पर साक्षात्कार के लिए सहमत थे, एक बार साक्षात्कार को अपने विंडपाइप पर अंगूठे के निशान की तरह बताया। इन सभी कमियों के बावजूद, साक्षात्कार संचार का एक सर्वोच्च सेवा योग्य माध्यम है। हमें साक्षात्कारों के माध्यम से हमारे समकालीनों का सबसे ज्वलंत प्रभाव मिलता है।

The Interview Summary Part – II

It is an extract of an interview of Umberto Eco, taken by ‘Mukund Padmanabhan’ from ‘The Hindu’. Umberto Eco was a professor at the University of Bologna in Italy. He had expertise in Semiotics (the study of signs), literary fictions, academic texts, newspaper articles, and many others. Mukund interviewed about Umberto’s versatility of managing too many things. Umberto revealed the mystery and answered that he had discovered the way to use the empty spaces in his life. He could use every single moment of his time. He had perfected the art of writing in a narrative style but applied it at about the age of fifty. Accidentally he became a novelist after moving from an essayist. He was more interested in academics rather than the novels, so always considered himself as an academician and denoted only Sundays for writing novels. Mukund also questioned the serious theme of his novel ‘The Name of the Rose’ that was widely appreciated and more than 10 million copies of this novel were sold all over the world. It contained a detective surface but delved into theology, metaphysics, and medieval history. He had no point of amazement about the category of the readers. He was never sure about its remarkable success. He assumed its huge success as a mystery that couldn’t be unfolded.

यह Umberto Eco के एक साक्षात्कार का एक उद्धरण है, जिसे ‘मुकुंद पद्मनाभन’ ने ‘The Hindu’ से लिया है। Umberto Eco इटली में बोलोग्ना विश्वविद्यालय में प्रोफेसर थे। उन्होंने सेमेओटिक्स (संकेतों का अध्ययन), साहित्यिक ions ctions, अकादमिक ग्रंथों, समाचार पत्रों के लेख, और कई अन्य लोगों में विशेषज्ञता हासिल की थी। मुकुंद ने कई चीजों को प्रबंधित करने की Umberto की बहुमुखी प्रतिभा के बारे में साक्षात्कार किया। अम्बर्टो ने रहस्य का खुलासा किया और जवाब दिया कि उन्होंने अपने जीवन में खाली स्थानों का उपयोग करने का तरीका खोज लिया था। वह अपने समय के हर एक क्षण का उपयोग कर सकता था। उन्होंने कथात्मक शैली में लिखने की कला में निपुणता हासिल की थी लेकिन इसे पचास वर्ष की आयु में लागू किया। एक निबंधकार के जाने के बाद संयोग से वह एक उपन्यासकार बन गया। उन्हें उपन्यासों के बजाय शिक्षाविदों में अधिक रुचि थी, इसलिए हमेशा खुद को शिक्षाविद के रूप में माना जाता था और उपन्यासों के लिए केवल रविवार को निरूपित किया जाता था। मुकुंद ने उनके उपन्यास the द नेम ऑफ द रोज ’के गंभीर विषय पर भी सवाल उठाया, जिसे व्यापक रूप से सराहा गया और इस उपन्यास की 10 मिलियन से अधिक प्रतियां दुनिया भर में बेची गईं। इसमें एक जासूसी सतह थी, लेकिन यह धर्मशास्त्र, तत्वमीमांसा और मध्ययुगीन इतिहास में थी। पाठकों की श्रेणी के बारे में उनके पास कोई आश्चर्य की बात नहीं थी। वह अपनी उल्लेखनीय सफलता के बारे में निश्चित नहीं था। उन्होंने इसकी बड़ी सफलता को एक रहस्य के रूप में ग्रहण किया, जिसे प्रकट नहीं किया जा सकता था।

The Interview Questions and Answers Part – I (2 Marks)

Q1. In what way have the interviews become a commonplace of journalism?

Ans. Over the last 130 years, the interviews have become a commonplace of journalism. Almost everybody will have read an interview at some point during their lifetime. Several thousand celebrities have been interviewed over the years. It is a great serviceable medium of communication.

Q2. List some of the positive views on interviews.

Ans. Interviews have many positive aspects. It is an art and a source of truth. It is a supremely serviceable medium of communication. We can get information about our contemporaries through interviews.

Q3. Why do most celebrity writers despise being interviewed?

Ans. They feel that it is an unwarranted intrusion into their lives. They also feel that the interview diminishes them.

Q4. What is the belief in some of the primitive culture about being photographed?

Ans. Some primitive cultures believe that it is like stealing someone’s soul.

Q5. How does Rudyard Kipling condemn an Interview?

Ans . According to Rudyard Kipling, the interview is immoral. It is a crime. It is just like an attack on somebody. Hence, it is punishable. He adds that it is a cowardly and unpleasant act. No respectable man should ask anybody to give an interview.

Q6. What do you understand by the expression ‘thumbprints on his windpipe’?

Ans. Saul Bellow has described the interview as being ‘thumbprints on his windpipe’. If somebody presses our throat, our windpipe is choked and we cannot breathe properly. Similarly, he felt choked and suffocated during the interviews.

Q7. How did Lewis Carroll react to the interviews?

Ans. Lewis Carrol had a horror of the interviewer and he never consented to give an interview. He feared that an interview lionized a person and thus he kept himself away from acquaintances and persistent autograph-seekers.

Q8. Why did Rudyard Kipling refuse to be interviewed?

Ans. Rudyard Kipling refused to give interviews because he considered the interview immoral and a crime. He felt, it was an assault and merited punishment. In his opinion, no respectable man would ever give an interview.

The Interview Questions and Answers Part – II (2 Marks)

Q1. “I am convinced that I am always doing the same thing,” says Eco. How does he explain it?

Ans. Eco says that he gives the impression of doing many things but he is doing the same things over and over again. He explains by saying that he has some philosophical interests which he pursues through his academic work and writing novels but even the books for children that he writes reflect the same bunch of ethical and philosophical interests.

Q2. What secret does Umberto Eco reveal about his time management?

Ans. Umberto Eco reveals that there are a lot of empty spaces which he called interstices. He explains that he writes in snatches of time and makes use of Sundays to do his creative writings. He feels that time can be managed well to pursue your creative work.

Q3. What is the secret of Umberto Eco’s working style?

Ans. Eco says there are empty spaces in our lives. He calls these empty spaces as ‘interstices or intervals. He explains his style of working in empty spaces through an example. He tells when he waits for somebody coming from the elevator from first to the third floor, he won’t sit idle. He utilizes these intervals for his creative work.

Q4. Why was Umberto Eco’s friend Roland Bathers frustrated?

Ans. He was always frustrated that he was an essayist and not a novelist. He wanted to do creative writing one day or another but he died before he could do so.

Q5. Eco’s ‘written output is staggeringly large and wide-ranging’. Explain.

Ans. Eco’s scholarly works were staggeringly large and wide-ranging. He had a taste for narration and this lent an informal touch to his essays and novels. It made his style lively and reading his works was never boring or dry making it wide-ranging.

Q6. Umberto Eco is an academician as well as a famous novelist. Comment.

Ans. Umberto Eco identified himself more with the academic community. In fact he was quite unhappy if people referred to him as a novelist. He used to state that he was a professor who wrote novels on Sundays.

Q7. What do you think were the distinguishing features of his novel ‘The Name of the Rose’?

Ans. It is a serious novel. Though it has a detective yarn on one level. It also delves deep into metaphysics, theology, and medieval history.

Q8. What did the publisher think of ‘The Name of the Rose’?

Ans. The publisher was quite puzzled by the unprecedented success of the novel ‘The Name of the Rose’. They believed that it was an unexpected happening as it was serious work and people liked to read trash and not one of those books that have very difficult reading experiences.

Q9. What is the reason for the huge success of ‘The Name of the Rose’?

Ans. The author never expected the huge success of his novel “The Name of the Rose”. He stated that the timings when the book got released were a factor contributing to its grand success. He felt that if he had written the novel ten years later or earlier, it wouldn’t have been the same. Perhaps it was written at the most appropriate time. Despite all that the reason for its huge success is still a mystery.

The Interview Questions and Answers (6 Marks)

Q1. Despite the drawbacks of an interview, it is a supremely serviceable medium of communication. Highlight the importance, drawbacks, and positive aspects of interviews.

Ans. The interview has become the commonplace of journalism. Opinions about the interview, its functions, methods, and merits vary considerably. Some say that it is a source of truth and some claim it is an art. Celebrities think of themselves as the victims of interviews despite being interviewed several times. Lewis Carrol was said to have had a horror of the interviewer. Rudyard Kipling thought that it was immoral and crime to take interviews. Saul Bellow who had consented to be interviewed on several occasions described the interview as being like thumbprints on his windpipe.

Despite the drawbacks, it is a supremely serviceable medium of communication. Denise Brian has written that almost everything of the moment reaches us through one man asking questions of another. We can get information about our contemporaries through interviews.

Q2. Did Umberto Eco consider himself as a novelist first or an academic scholar?

Ans. Eco considers himself as an academic scholar first as he prefers identifying himself with the academic community. He participates in academic conferences but not in the meetings of pen Clubs and writers. Before he turned to write fiction he had a formidable reputation as a scholar for his ideas on semiotics (the study of signs), literary interpretations, and medieval history. Though he is happy at the overwhelming response and the tremendous success he got for his novel ‘The Name of the Rose’. He still prefers to be a Professor at Bologna University who writes novels on Sundays. He started writing novels by accident. One day when he had nothing to do he started writing one, it was probably to satisfy his taste for narration.

Q3. What impression do you form about Umberto Eco as a scholar and writer?

Ans. Umberto Eco as we gather on the basis of “The Interview” was an academician who wrote novels on Sundays. He said that he was not a novelist, but the novel fulfilled his desire for narration. Writing enabled him to reach a larger audience. His creative ideas flow in his mind every time. Though he relaxes on Sundays, yet he remains busy writing novels. On other days, he occupies himself with his academic Work. His novel ‘The Name of the Rose’ became an instant success because of the timing around which it was released. He himself admitted that the success of the book remained a mystery to him too, it might not have sold so well at another time.

Q4. Eco’s academic work has a certain playful and personal quality about it. Comment.

Ans. Umberto Eco is a professor at the University of Bologna in Italy. He is primarily an academician and wants to be known as a scholar and not a novelist. Mukund Padmanabhan states that Eco’s scholarly work has a certain playful and personal quality about it. It is a marked departure from a regular style. Eco was once asked if he consciously adopted an informal style, to which he cited the comments of one of the professors who had examined and evaluated his first doctoral dissertation. He had commented that Eco told the story of his research including his trials and errors. Eco understood that scholarly books should be written by telling the story of the research. His essays, therefore, had a narrative aspect. That is why he wrote novels to satisfy his taste for narratives.

Q5. What was distinctive about Eco’s academic writing style?

Ans. The themes of Eco’s academic works and novels are chiefly dominated by his philosophy and ethics about life. His scholarly work has a certain playful and personal quality about it. It’s a marked departure from a regular style. Even his writing for children deals with non- violence, and peace. This style of writing makes reading his novels and essays interesting and being like the reading of most academic writings. His works are marked by an informal and narrative aspect. His professors who examined and evaluated his first dissertation also said that he told the story of his research, too, including his trials and errors. At the age of 22, he understood that scholarly books should be written by telling the story of the research. His essays, therefore, have a narrative aspect. That is what made him write novels as it satisfied his taste for narrative.

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