POSTCOLONIAL IDENTITIES: NEW WORLDS
SPA3PCI
Not currently offered
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). This subject is offered primarily in Spanish, but it will also be offered in English if students from other disciplines enrol.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Isabel Moutinho
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: SPA2004 or SPA3006. Students from other disciplines need coordinator's approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: LAS2/3PCI
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)