| Unit name | Colonial and Postcolonial Geographies |
|---|---|
| Unit code | GEOG30010 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Jackson |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
All units in Single Honours Geography Year 2C |
| Co-requisites |
C Syllabus units |
| School/department | School of Geographical Sciences |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This course will introduce students to the cultural and human geographies of colonialism and post-colonialism. Blending an historically patterned approach with thematic analyses of colonial and postcolonial discourses and practices, the course will investigate key areas of concern, including: imperialism, empire, race, nationalism, conflict, resistance, decolonization, the city, political ecology, neo-imperialism, as well as representational techniques (mapping, painting, writing, photography, etc.). The module will be taught through a two-hour combination of lectures and seminars, the latter to include discussion and presentations by students and, when possible, visiting speakers. The critical analysis of visual materials including maps, photographs, paintings, drawings, and films will accompany the expectations for the course.
