spa3pci postcolonial identities
POSTCOLONIAL IDENTITIES: NEW WORLDS
SPA3PCI
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will become familiar with the basic concepts of postcolonial theory and with recent developments in identity studies, to the extent to which these bear on specific textual study. Students will develop an appreciation of the processes by which such concepts have become central to the study of the literatures of several countries which were former colonies of Spain and Portugal. Students will acquire 1) a critical understanding of how postcolonial narratives construct a sense of a distinct cultural identity; and 2) some knowledge of the broader cultural setting of the countries where these narratives were written (in Latin America: Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico or Brazil; in Africa: Angola, Cape Verde or Mozambique; and in Asia: East Timor). Lectures are taught in English; however, students majoring in Spanish will attend tutorials in Spanish and complete their written work in the Spanish language.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIsabel Moutinho
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites SPA2004 or SPA3006
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LAS2/3PCI
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Columbus' egg: new Latin American stories on the legacy of the conquest | Prescribed | Caistor, N. (ed.) | FABER & FABER 1992 |
| Readings | Postcolonialism: a very short introduction | Prescribed | Young, R. | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS 2003 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse aspects of Postcolonial Theory, applying them to specific case studies.
- Activities:
- Oral presentation; written work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
02. Apply your critical and analytical skills to the discussion of topics relating to the postcolonial world.
- Activities:
- Oral presentation; written work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Write an individual essay using primary and secondary sources to frame a line of argument about an aspect of Postcolonial theory.
- Activities:
- Major essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
04. Write brief texts that demonstrate a deep knowledge of specific aspects of Postcolonial theory.
- Activities:
- Four 30-minute tests.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIsabel Moutinho
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.5 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.5 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four 30-minute class tests (1,600-word equivalent) | 40 | 01 | |
| One 15-minute group oral presentation (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 02 | |
| one essay (1,600-word equivalent) | 40 | 03, 04 |