Section outline

  • In the first week, students will learn about various theoretical approaches to the study of colonialism, imperialism, and postcolonialism, about various definitions of the phenomena, as well as about major sources to study them. 

    • Recommended Readings Page

      Loomba, Ania. Colonialism/Postcolonialism. New York: Routledge, 2015. 

      Loomba, Ania. Shakespeare, race, and colonialism. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2002.


    • Compulsory Readings Folder

      1) Definition of Colonialism

      2) How did colonialism dispossess?

    • Introductory quiz
    • Colonial Crimes URL
    • Task I Page

      Explain the following terms and be ready for discussion in the class:

      1) Colonialism

      2) Imperialism

      3) Postoclonialism

      4) Culture

      5) Nation

      Try to find as many definitions as possible, use the internet and all available sources.