Week 3 – Exploring Postcolonialism Through Text

Welcome to the course! (& intro task)

This post introduces you to the course and its creators, and offers a first task based upon researching colonial relationships.

Week 1 - What is a postcolonial perspective?

This week introduces us all to the diverse meanings of 'postcolonialism' as an area of academic study and discourse, alongside its practical applications.

Week 2 - Development and Postcolonialism

This post explores the relationship between postcolonial theory and theories of development, looking at competing notions of development, and critically exploring development terminology.

Week 4 - Orientalism

In this post we explore Edward Said's Orientalism, relating this to modern day discussions of racism and 'Othering'.

Week 5 - Postcolonialism and Education

Week 6 - Othering, Agency and the Path ahead

This post aims to get us thinking into the future, whilst recognising the history that has determined our present, and considering how our understanding of it must inform the path ahead.

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