How and why did the ideology of nationalism
and the prospect of democracy and self-rule lead to unprecedented
violence directed against minorities, such as Hindus
in what was to become Pakistan and Muslims in what was to become
India.
Use the readings from 5/03 & 5/05 to anser this question.
Another
way to think about this paper is to consider why the Gandhi's vision
of India failed to win the day. Why -- when presented with the prospect
of self-rule -- did so many nationalists push for an ethnically
exclusive (rather than inclusive) vision of India?
Writing Tips:
1) Spend very little time retelling the history
of Indian partition or summarizing the film; focus on an analysis
that answers the question above. In short, I should never
feel as if I am reading a book report as I grade your paper. Keep,
instead, your attention on the themes of nationalism, self-rule,
and minority rights. Look to writing tip #7.
2) IMPORTANT: You must have (A)
at least four pieces of evidence from the film (B)
at least two pieces of evidence from each of the three readings
and (C) 2 pieces of additional evidence from one
or more of any of the readings -- which reading(s), however, are
your choice
To summarize
| (A)
Film |
at
least 4 pieces of evidence |
|
(B)
Textbook |
at
least 2 pieces of evidence |
|
(B) Indian Partition
(pp.102 - 106) |
at
least 2 pieces of evidence
|
(B)"South
Asia" (one paragraph)
|
at
least 2 pieces of evidence
|
| (C)
any
of the readings |
a
total of 2 pieces above the required 2 pieces mentioned in (B)
from one or more of the readings of your choice |
| total |
12
pieces (4 + (2 * 3) + 2 ) |
3)
Be sure organize your paper around a thesis
– expressed near the start of your paper – that encapsulates
your argument as a whole
4) Be sure each claim has persuasive evidence
that is RELEVANT to that claim and interpreted by a warrant that
explains how the evidence supports your claim.
5) Be sure that you have made explicit the relationship between
each of your sub-points and your over arching thesis.
6) Identify your Cl/EV/WA structures; papers that will likely lose
points.
7)
Use specifics – direct and accurate quotations from the film
and evidence from the textbook – to support your argument.
Specifics will make (or break) your paper.
8)
Use no outside sources to write this paper;
papers that do so will receive no credit and may jepordize your
grade for the semester.
Grading:
The quality of your two thesis statements will constitute 10% of
your grade for this paper. Failure to submit a revised outline and
thesis or follow writing tip 2, or 6, or 8 will result in NO CREDIT
for this paper.
