MUHAMMAD MUSA HAIDER IH SUMMATIVE TASK MYP4 - D

Annotated Bibliography: British Colonialism and Language in

Pakistan

Encyclopaedia Britannica [https://www.britannica.com/](https://www.britannica.com/)

(Primary Source)

This online encyclopedia serves as a primary source for factual information about the British
Raj in South Asia and its impact on language. Look for entries on "British India," "Pakistan,"
"Urdu," and "Language Policy."

"Banishing Colonial Specters: Language Ideology and Education Policy in Pakistan"

[https://wpel.gse.upenn.edu/sites/default/files/Durrani.pdf](https://wpel.gse.upenn.edu/sit
es/default/files/Durrani.pdf)" (Secondary Source)

This article, found on CORE, a repository for scholarly articles, explores how colonial
language policies continue to shape education and societal attitudes towards languages in
Pakistan.

"Impact of English Language Imperialism on Pakistani Learners' Psychology"

[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329268678_The_Acquisition_of_English_Languag
e_Syntactic_Structures_by_Urdu_L1_Speakers_in_Pakistan_The_Case_of_Articles](https://w
ww.researchgate.net/publication/329268678_The_Acquisition_of_English_Language_Syntact
ic_Structures_by_Urdu_L1_Speakers_in_Pakistan_The_Case_of_Articles)" (Secondary
Source)

This article, found on ResearchGate, an academic network, examines the psychological

impact of English language dominance on Pakistani learners and their relationship with Urdu.
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Action Plan
A) Research Question

How did various colonial forces shape Pakistan's culture and what lasting impacts do these
influences have on contemporary Pakistani society?

B) Rationale

Understanding the influence of colonial forces on Pakistan's culture is crucial for

comprehending the complexities of its heritage, identity, and societal norms. Exploring this
topic can shed light on the resilience and evolution of Pakistani culture in the face of
historical challenges.

C) Methodology

Information Required:

Impact of British colonial rule on language.

Have those

Possible Sources:

Academic papers on postcolonial cultural studies.

Books on the History of Pakistan

Not WikiPedia

D) Anticipated Difficulties

Access to Authentic Sources: Ensuring credibility and accuracy of historical accounts.

Interpreting Cultural Changes: Understanding the subtleties of cultural influences and their
impact.

Navigating Controversial Narratives: Addressing sensitive topics with cultural sensitivity and
objectivity.

E) Time Frame

Research and Information Gathering: April 4, 2024 - April 10, 2024

Creating an annotated bibliography: April 5 2024 - April 10, 2024

Content Development and Script Writing: April 11, 2024 - May 15, 2024
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Rehearsals and Presentation Preparation: May 15, 2024 - May 18, 2024

TED Talk Delivery: May 19, 2024