Traditions and Encounters, 4th Edition (Bentley)

After reading the Contexts & Connections essay in this chapter, research the topic further by taking a look at the following links. Suggested essay questions follow to help you digest this material.

On Empire and Education

Location: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1833macaulay-india.html

Description: Thomas McCauley argues in favor of making English the language of education for British India.

1			What did Macauley think of the languages indigenous to the Indian subcontinent? What advantages did he argue that English had over Arabic and Sanskrit? Do you agree with his reasoning?

Indian Home Rule

Location: http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~wldciv/world_civ_reader/world_civ_reader_2/gandhi.html

Description: Gandhi argues against British rule (and in favor of Hindi as the language of India).

2			What was Gandhi's view of the English-based Indian educational system? Why was he opposed to using the English language in Indian school? What language did he believe should be used in the schools and courts?