Topic 10: Postcolonialism 1
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Week 10 will bring debates over beginnings of postcolonialism, its theoretical roots and contexts, historical trajectories, as well as major figures.
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1) Islamophobia
2) Postcolonialism and Orientalism
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Write a summary (1000words) on the movies related to postcolonialism and orientalism. What are the major features of both phenomena?
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For the purpose of class discussion, be prepared for the following questions based on the movies and readings:
How would you define the difference between colonialism and imperialism?
What is postcolonialism?
How would you define Orientalism and who is the author of this term?
Colonialism was associated with racial discourse? How? Any examples?