Part A

Course Code BDS 109 Course Title Bangladesh 1971- Through the Lenses
General
Course Type Prerequisite (if any) None
Education
Credit Value 3 Contact Hours / Week 3

1. Instructor Information:
Name Janina Islam Abir Designation Senior Lecturer

E-mail janina@iub.edu.bd WhatsApp

Class Room BC7002 Office Room C8016

Class Hours S/T 1:00 – 2:30 Tutorial Hours S/T 11:00 -12:30

Rationale of the Course:

The year 1971 has not only become the most important time in the process of nation formation for
Bangladesh, it also has turned into a major narrative discourse here. Various literary and media texts, such
as novels, short stories, songs, poems, films, television dramas, stage-plays and street-theatres have been
produced on and around 1971. These together continuously narrate and re-narrate the liberation war and its
various aspects and aftermaths. Eventually, these construct a representational discourse of not only the 1971
liberation war, but also of the nationhood of Bangladesh. This course will critically study some of these
influential mass media, art forms and literary devices. It will thus also identify some less-traveled ways of
representing and thinking about the Bangladesh liberation war.

Course Content:

This course has been designed as a foundation course for undergraduate students to help them get
acquainted with the rich history of 1971 and subsequently equip students with the factual knowledge and
analytical skills that will enable them to critically appreciate the event of the emergence of the nation
through different perspectives. This course will teach them about the complex interconnection between the
War of Liberation and its representation in/through various media and cultural forms, thus helping them to
have a better understanding of present phenomena in the light of the past.

Mapping of Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) with the Program learning Outcomes (PLOs):

Course Learning PLO PLO 2 PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO
Outcomes (CLOs) 1 3 4 5 6 7 8

CLO 1 √
Recognize the
background of the
formation of
Bangladesh nation

CLO 2 √ √

Interpret and analysis

different context and
content of liberation war

CLO 3 √ √

Demonstrate in-depth
understanding of the
social-political and
cultural aspect of war

CLO 4 √

Investigate and
organize the
evolutionary factor of
1971

CLO 5 √ √

Criticize and justify the

different perspectives of
liberation war

CLO 6 √ √

Prepare aware and

responsible citizen for
the world
 Week Topic Teaching-Learning Assessment Correspondin
Strategy Strategy g CLOs
1 Colonialism and Lecture Preparation for Quiz 1,8
Background of and audio-visual and
Bangladesh nation (1757- content Assignments/Written
1905) Exam
2 Development of Lecture and audio- Preparation for Quiz 1, 4,6
Bangladesh nation and visual content, and Assignments/
state during 20th century Tutorial Exam
(1905-1971)
3 Multiple perspectives on Lecture and audio- Preparation for Quiz 1,2
Bangladesh nation and visual content, and Assignments/
representation of 1971 war Discussion Exam
of liberation Tutorial
4 1971: Genocide and Screening of Nine Preparation for Quiz 1,2,8
Refugee Months to Freedom and Assignments/
and discussion on that Exam
5 1971 in International Lecture Preparation for Quiz 2,7
Media And visual content and Assignments/
Exam
6 1971 and Bangladesh Discussion on the Preparation for Quiz 1,3
Literature: Fiction-1,2 story and Assignments/
Exam
7 Midterm Week
8 1971 and Bangladesh Lecture and Preparation for Quiz 1,3
Literature: Poetry discussion on the and Assignments/
poetries Exam
9 1971 in Films: Lecture and audio- Preparation for Quiz 3,
Documentary visual and Assignments/
FilmScreening: Stop content(Screening Exam
Genocide (1971)/ and Discussion)
MuktirGaan(1995)
10 1971 in Photography, Lecture and Preparation for Quiz 4
Theatre Discussion and Assignments/
Exam
11 1971 in Memoirs: Discussion Preparation for Quiz 4, 5, 6
EkattorerDinguli and Assignments/
Exam
12 Archiving War Memories Lecture and visual Preparation for Quiz 1,2,3
through painting and content and Assignments/
sculpture Exam
13 1971 in Music: Concert Lecture and audio- Preparation for Quiz 1,3,
for Bangladesh visual content and Assignments/
Exam
14 Review week Final

Assessment and Evaluation:

 Assessment Marks Sub
Assessment Tools
Method Distribution Total
Surprise Quiz [on class discussion topics] 10%
Assignment 1: Curate a Short piece of art/literature/media [e.g.,
Poem, short story, photograph, news report, painting, sculpture 15%
etc.] ON 1971 and Present in class
Continuous
Assignment 2: Participation and note-taking in a field 60%
Assessment 05%
trip/seminar/ special lecture
Mid Term Examination/Assignment 3: Selection, Analysis and
presentation on two long-form literary and visual media texts
30%
(e.g., novels/memoirs and feature-length films) ON 1971. *See
the suggested list of these below
Summative
Final Examination 40% 40%
Assessment
Total 100%

Grading Scheme:

The following chart will be followed for final grading

A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F

90- 85- 80- 75- 70- 65- 60- 55- 50- 45- <
100 89.9 84.9 79.9 74.9 69.9 64.9 59.9 54.9 49.9 45

Learning Materials

The course will be based mostly on the following books [some other book Chapters and articles will be
referred time to time]:

1) van Schendel, Willem. (2015). A History of Bangladesh, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
2) Raghavan, Srinath. (2013). 1971: A Global History of the creation of Bangladesh, Massachusetts:
Harvard University Press
3) Raju, Zakir Hossain. (ed.), (2011). GanamaddhameMuktijuddho, Dhaka: JagritiProkashoni.
4) Iqbal, Muhammad Zafar Iqbal (2013). MuktijuddherItihash, Dhaka
E-books/scanned copies of the chapters from other books/sources will be provided to the students through
emails and Google Classroom. Students will also need to read and analyses some literary books (novels,
memoirs, poetry, short story etc.) and some films (documentary and fiction) on 1971 as part of the course.
See the suggested list of such books and films below.
Annexure: Recommended Books and Films for Major Assignment
Annex 1:
Suggested List of Books (Novels and Memoirs)
(Softcopy available online for most of the following books)
1. Rahman, Sheikh Mujibur (2012). AusamaptaAtmajiboni. Dhaka: The University Press
Ltd.
2. Karim, A. S. M. (2017). ItihasherDaaymukti. Dhaka: Suchipatra [available at the following link:
https://boimela.net/files/be8bzqr4a1twshu.php]
3. Amiruzzaman, S. (2011). Ramgorer Diary. Dhaka: Porua [available at the following link:
https://boimela.net/files/xg4z9adgbddxc9b.php]
4. Mukul, M. R. A. (2000). Ami Bijoy Dekhechi. Dhaka: Sagar Publisher's
5. Alam, Mahbub. (1992), Guerrilla ThekeShommukhJuddho, Part-1. Dhaka: Shahitya
Prakash
6. Alam, Mahbub. (1993), GuerrillaThekeShommukhJuddho, Part-2. Dhaka: Shahitya
Prakash
7. Ahmed, S. (2009). EkattorerChithi. Dhaka: ProthamaProkashan
8. Khandakar, A. K. (2014). 1971: BhetorBaire. Dhaka: ProthamaProkashan
9. Sarkar, M. (2013). Antardaha. Dhaka: Bengal Publications Ltd.
10. Haque, A. (2013). EkattareEkdalDushtuChhele. Dhaka: Anannya
11. Haque, Anisul. (2018). Ma. Dhaka: SomoyProkashon
12. Kamal, S. (2011). EkattorerDayeree. Dhaka: HowladerPrakashani
13. Hossain, S. (2014). Guerrilla o Birangana. Dhaka: ProthamaProkashan
14. Mahmood, N. (1995). JakhanKritadas: Smriti 1971. Dhaka: Muktadhara
15. Bhuiyan, K. H. (2000). JonojuddherGonojoddha. Dhaka: Ramon Publisher's
16. Ahmed, Humayun. (2004). Josna o JananeerGolpo. Dhaka: Anyaprokash
17. Ahmed, Humayun. (2013). Deyal. Dhaka: Anyaprokash
18. Ahmed, Humayun. Sourav. Dhaka.
19. Ahmed, Humayun (1992). OnilBagchirEkdin. Dhaka: Shikha Prokashon.
20. Ahmed, H. (2015). MuktijuddherUpanyashSamagra. Dhaka: Mowla Brothers
21. Khandakar, A. K., Hasan, M., Mirza, S. R. (2009). MuktijuddherPurbapur. Dhaka:
ProthamaProkashan
22. Haque, S. S. (2016). NishiddhoLoban. Dhaka: Anannya
23. Mahmud, S. (2016). Operation Jackpot. Dhaka: ProtikProkashanaSangstha
24. Ahmad, S. (2014). Tajuddin Ahmad: Neta o Pita. Dhaka: Oitijjya
25. Akhtar, S. (2006). Talaash. Dhaka: Mowla Brothers
26. Falguni, A. (2012). Opaurusheyo 1971. Dhaka: Shuddhadhar
27. Ahmad, M. (2017). Awami League: JuddhodinerKotha 1971. Dhaka: Prothama
Prokashan
28. Goon, N. (2013). Atmakotha 1971. Dhaka: Banglaprokash
29. Nabi, N. (2015). Amerikay JahanaraImamerSheshDinguli. Dhaka: SomoyProkashon
30. Haque, H. A. (2014). Ekattor: KorotoleChinnomatha. Dhaka: ShahityoProkash
31. Ahmed, S. A., Sarker, M., Manjur, N. I. (2004). Bangladesher Mukti SangramerItihash
1947-1971. Dhaka: AgameePrakashani
32. Sayeed, A. (2014). BangladesherSwadhinata: KutnoitikJuddha. Dhaka: Bangla
Academy
33. Saeed, A. (2015). Muktijuddhwa: SatyaerMukhomukhi. Dhaka: Suchipatra
34. Gupta, P. (1982). Muktijuddhe Adivasi (Mymensingh). Kolkata: Manisha Granthagar
Pvt. Ltd.
35. Chakraborty, K. L. (2013). ShoronarthirDinolipi. Dhaka: The Royal Publishers
36. Sengupta, M. (2015). ShoronarthirMuktijuddho. Dhaka: KagojProkashon
37. Imam, Jahanara (1986) EkattorerDinguli, Dhaka: SandhaniProkashoni.
38. Huq, Syed Shamsul (1974/2019) Ditiwio Diner Kahini, Dhaka: Prothoma
39. Huq, Mahmudul (1984) Khelaghor. Dhaka: ShahityaProkash
40. Huq, AbulKashem Fazlul. (2015) Tajuddin Ahmed O Prothom Bangladesh Sarkar.
Dhaka: Jagrity.
41. Ahmed, I (2009) Historicizing 1971 Genocide: State versus Person Dhaka: University
Press Limited
42. Ali, Syed Ahsan (1971) Roktatkto Bangla, Dhaka: Muktodhara
43. Contemporary Art Series, Ekattorer Smriti, Dhaka: Bangladesh Shilpokola Academy
44. Habib,Harun (2012), EkattorerZattri: EkattorerDurlobhChobirProdorshoni, Dhaka: Magnum Opus
45. Hasan, Maidul (1986) Muldhara 71, Dhaka: University Press Limited
46. Jahangir, Borhanuddin Khan et. al (ed.) (2009), Shadakalo’71, Dhaka: Shadakalo
47. Parekh, K (1972) Bangladesh: A Brutal Birth Image Photographic Services
48. Zaman, N (ed.) (2001) 1971 and After: Selected Stories, Dhaka: University Press
Limited
49. Chowdhury, Afsan (2019). GramerEkattor, Dhaka: University Press Ltd.
50. Chowdhury, Afsan (2020). Hindu JanagoshthirEkattor, Dhaka: University Press Ltd.
51. Iqbal, M. Z. (2011). Camp, Dhaka: Anannya

52. Suggested Websites:

1. https://www.liberationwarbangladesh.org/
2. https://www.liberationwarmuseumbd.org/
3. https://songramernotebook.com/
4. http://www.genocidebangladesh.org/
5. Book list related to Media and Liberation War: https://www.rokomari.com/book/
category/1133/media-and-liberation-war

Annex 2: Suggested List of Films on 1971

1. Jibon Theke Neya (1970), Dir. Zahir Raihan

2. Stop Genocide/A State is Born (1971), Dir. Zahir Raihan
3. ArunodoirAgnisakhkhi (1972), Dir. Subhash Dutta
4. Ora Egaro Jon (1972), Dir. Chashi Nazrul Islam
5. Abar Tora Manush Ha (1973), Dir. Khan Ataur Rahman

2. Grading Scheme
The following chart will be followed for final grading.

A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F

90-100 85-89.9 80-84.9 75-79.9 70-74.9 65-69.9 60-64.9 55-59.9 50-54.9 45-49.9 < 45
 3. Course Policy and University Regulations

Attendance: Regular class attendance is mandatory. Points will be taken off for missing classes. Without
70% of attendance, sitting for final exam is NOT allowed. According to IUB policy students must enter
the classroom within the first 10 minutes to get attendance.
Lecture Notes and Learning Materials: The lecture notes and/or other reading materials for each class
will be available to the online platform prior to that class so that student may have a cursory look into the
materials.
Class Participation: Class participation is vital for better understanding of technological issues. Students
are invited to class discussion and raise questions.
Tutorials: Students should take tutorials with the instructor during the office hours. Other than the office
hours, prior appointment is required.
Makeup Class: Students will be notified in due time for any class cancelation, extra class, make-up class
and tutorial class.
Exam schedule: The date and syllabus of the quiz, and midterm exam are already given here, however,
announcements will be given ahead of time. The final exam will be held as per the schedule declared by
the controller of the exam office.
Makeup Exams: There is NO provision for makeup exams. However, makeup for the final examination
may be arranged only if an unavoidable valid reason for absence is found. In such a case, a written
explanation of the situation along with supporting documents must be submitted to the department before
the exam date.
Cheating and Plagiarism: Cheating and plagiarism on exams, assignments, and reports are unacceptable.
University policies shall be strictly enforced in this regard.
Audit: Students who are willing to audit the course are welcome during the first two classes and are advised
to contact the instructor after that.

Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities are required to inform the Department of Electrical
and Electronic Engineering of any specific requirement for classes or examinations as soon as possible.

4. University Regulations and Code of Conduct:

Students must obey the IUB code of conduct and ethical guidelines through the Green Book available
in the IUB website. Students must read this Green Book carefully before starting the class.