Research Aid with an Academic Project on Portuguese Colonialism in Goa

[João Desouza]

Dear Esteemed Scholars and Distinguished Members of this Forum,

My name is João Desouza, and I am a Goan 17 year old student attending the British School of the Netherlands currently in the research phase of an academic research project (as part of the British EPQ qualification)  that I’m conducting in the pursuit of greater exploring my origins and conducting high quality research. It is entitled: ‘To what extent did the Portuguese colonial legal framework in Goa detrimentally impact the wellbeing of the local population?' Integrally, I am striving to explore the duality of Portuguese colonialism in Goa, recognizing the unique benefits as well as disadvantages of Colonial rule in Goa. 

As such, I would greatly appreciate any interest from any scholars or academics in this forum whom are willing to aid my primary research and offer valuable insight by participating in an interview. The information I gather from this interview will be accordingly cited, with credit given to the interviewee in the essay I am submitting in June discussing my project. Once again, this would be a significant aid to my project, and a stepping stone in my pursuit of understanding Goa's rich history. Furthermore, I would also greatly appreciate any aid with my secondary research, hence if anybody has any relevant academic literature or books pertaining to my project to recommend, this would be a considerable aid. 

Please respond or contact me via email if you would be willing and able to participate in an interview or offer any appropriate assistance to my project.

Kind regards,

João Oslando Xavier Desouza

[Carlos Peres da Costa]

Mr. João Oslando Xavier Desouza

                    In response to your post in  Goa Research Net it looks as if you are a "marinheiro na sua primeira viagem" ( in english meaning a sailor on his maiden voyage) . You do not give details where you did your previous academic studies and what you plan after finishing your academic project, the financing agency etc.  What is the British EPQ qualification ? As the Portuguese colonial system was there in Goa for more than 400 years, I think you should establish time frames because there were distinct governments which ruled  Portugal  and each influenced the activity in the Colonies.  Do you have an academic advisor  ?   You also do not supply your email.

                                                              Carlos Peres da Costa   MD PhD

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[Frederick Noronha]

João, You might find the attached paper of interest. By some serendipity, I came across it a couple of days ago. FN

FOLLOWING THE GOLDEN THREAD: GOA BEFORE INDIA

Paul Melo e Castro
University of Glasgow
Paul....@glasgow.ac.uk

Jason Keith Fernandes
Centre for Research in Anthropology (CRIA )
ISCTE-IUL Lisbon
jason.k....@gmail.com

QUOTE: One result of Goa’s subsequent integration into the Indian Union has been an obfuscation of specific nuances of the Portuguese presence in Goa, and by extension, that of Portuguese colonialism in Asia. There are various reasons for this obfuscation. To begin with, the distinct history of the Portuguese territory has come to be written in terms of British India. UNQUOTE

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[Frederick Noronha]

QUOTE: The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a Level 3 course that students in England and Wales can take alongside A-levels. It is equivalent to 50% of an A-level and can help students develop their abilities and prepare for university or their future career. UNQUOTE

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