In your reading of the three essays on Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi Anglophone literature, you have noticed the existence of distinct “Anglophone” traditions from the three countries. The articles discuss the presence of the Anglophone in conflict with literacy traditions in the local languages. They all argue that the “Anglophone” represents the “global” pull in the literacy and cultural sphere of the three countries. Pick one of the three essays that you have read very carefully, and then discuss it in detail to buttress your claim regarding one of the “Anglophone” traditions that is representative of that particular nation (India or Pakistan or Bangladesh).

Due beginning of Week 3, students will submit 1 short paper (4-5 double-spaced pages) on the assigned materials. For the paper, students will analyze how the specific readings, or documentaries discuss the iteration of the connection between the local and the global in the South Asian context.

An Introduction and a thesis (1/2 paragraph/s)

The introduction identifies the contexts and the materials and states clearly the main idea or thesis of the paper.

Presentation of historical context (1/2 paragraph/s)

The presentation of historical context draws information from the reading materials, films or research.

The historical context answers these questions: When were the materials produced, what situation do

they address, what was taking place at the time when materials were produced?

Brief summary of the materials (1 paragraph)

The summary will provide a succinct overview of the materials, identifying or describing the main

elements.

Analysis (4-5 paragraphs)

The analysis focuses on the details of a particular element or the presentation of a particular topic

represented in the materials to support your thesis. Include quotations or detailed descriptions to

support your analysis

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Conclusion (1 paragraph)

Restate your main point and the significance of the argument.

Reading materials:

1.Alam, Fakrul, “In the Streets of Dhaka” (Link: http://himalmag.com/English-language-literature-bangladesh/)

• Zain, R Mian, “Willing Representatives: Mohsin Hamid and Pakistani Literature Abroad”

(Link: https://herald.dawn.com/news/1398781 )

3. Gopal, Priyamvada, “Making English India” from The Indian English Novel: Nation, History and Narration(2009) Link:https://web-a-ebscohost-com.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/ehos…