Personal Essay on American Literature and Culture
Ever since I have been in a position to understand American literature and culture, this has been possible due to the proficiency in the English language. English has been my first language since kindergarten, making it possible for me to read American literature, write and tell stories about the American culture of various types and different periods.
My interests in American literature and culture had developed, which during my undergraduate level had become part and parcel and as an extra-curricular activity. I attended the National Archives of India and museums twice a week for the entire degree period. Upon visit, the major concern was to explore archives on the old times' literature works which explores about the American cultural practices and development in the historical past and the progress into the current world, becoming supper power. During these visits, I had volunteered to sort out the materials of literature based on the issues they address as well as their times of publication. As a volunteer, I worked here for two years, in the second and third year, from where my passion for American literature and culture fully developed.
It was last year when I gained my undergraduate certificate in Indian college, and I feel that I need to further my education. This is why I am applying for this postgraduate program to follow the passion that has developed in me since the first day is stepped foot in the national museum. Indeed I found culture and literature the most interesting aspects in the academic field that undoubtedly can be of a significant contribution to the general wellbeing of current states.
In the bid to follow my interest outside the schools, I attended English exhibitions and literature production, art and musical performances, and a subject whose focus was to learn various cultural practices and genres. After graduation, I have attended various music concerts and, lately, an art master’s class at the University of Delhi, where my confidence fully developed, getting a total conviction that this is the course that I need to pursue my postgraduate program. This came after I had an opportunity to discuss with other postgraduate students about the same course as well as literature-related professors. I, therefore, look forward to starting to study at your place starting from the next intake.
In addition, to the voluntary work in the archives, of late, I have been engaged in studying the culture of African American community and other minority groups, carrying out research to examine their language, feeding modes, and the reason for their clothing design. All these jobs have to a great extent, helped me become responsible and developing a sense of teamwork and collaboration, and much more become innovative.
I have decided to leave this job and instead pursue a postgraduate course on literature and culture based on the American perspective. I would appreciate much getting this chance as it will offer me a golden opportunity to explore meeting new people, thus exploring new cultures and literature. Also, it would be a chance to discover relevant works that have been kept in the background for a long period, and they are essential in the country's development. By the end of this program, I will have gained proficiency in matters revolving around the culture and literature of the past and present America.
