In the 19th and 20th centuries, England engaged in a massive, worldwide imperial project. One of the countries they colonized was India. For this research project, you will look into the British colonization of India and think about how the literature below reflects colonial ideas.
Assignment structure:
Due 2/8/23. This will not be accepted late.
Due 2/8/23. This will not be accepted late.
Automatic Grades:
Academic dishonesty: 0
Too short: Less than 800 words = 50
Major Citation Error: No Works Cited page = 65
| Category | Point Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MLA Formatting | 10 | • Heading, header, title • Indented paragraphs, double-spaced, no extra spaces • 12-point Times New Roman • In-text citations • Works Cited page |
| Paragraph 1 | 18 | • Provides a report about Imperialism and colonialism • Defines the terms • Cites sources appropriately • At least 200 words |
| Paragraph 2 | 18 | • Provides a report about British colonialism in India • Cites sources appropriately • At least 200 words |
| Paragraph 3 | 18 | • Provides an analysis/reflection of how “Shooting an Elephant” responds to colonialism • Cites Orwell’s text appropriately • At least three sentences of commentary per one sentence of quotation • Thoughtful • Reflective |
| Paragraph 4 | 18 | • Provides an analysis/reflection of how “An Immolation” responds to colonialism • Cites the poem appropriately • At least three sentences of commentary per one sentence of quotation • Thoughtful • Reflective |
| Paragraph 5 | 18 | • Reflects on which literature was most resonant and why • Substantiates claims with evidence and quotations • Cites sources appropriately • At least three sentences of commentary per one sentence of quotation • Thoughtful • Reflective |
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