HIS-20080: Race and the Body in Colonial Africa

to analyse diverse forms of difference, especially those related to race and the body, amongst European colonisers and Africans, and to chart changing views of difference
to introduce students to the history of colonial Africa, from the abolition of the slave trade to decolonization through two key themes: race and the body
to develop an awareness of the political, economic, social and cultural diversity of the African continent throughout the period
to provide students with a range of critical perspectives, such as: theorising race in different geographical spaces; understanding inequality among and between peoples and how this varies over time and space

Intended Learning Outcomes

analyse the history of colonial Africa, from the abolition of the slave trade to decolonization through two key themes: race and the body
will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
analyse how diverse forms of difference, especially those related to race and the body, amongst European colonisers and Africans, and to chart changing views of difference
will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
evaluate and use texts and other source materials, both critically and with empathy, while addressing questions of genre, content, perspective and purpose. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
demonstrate an awareness of the political, economic, social and cultural diversity of the African continent throughout the period will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3

Study hours

7 seminars
10 lectures
20 seminar preparation
20 completion of weekly portfolios
20 preparation for group presentation
40 preparation for and completion of essay
33 preparation for and completion of exam

Description of Module Assessment

01: Essay weighted 40%

1700-2000 word Essay weighted 40%
A 1700-2000 word essay on any one of eight questions on the seminar list. The student may not choose the same topic as their presentation. It is possible to do a different essay question with prior approval.

02: Portfolio weighted 20%

Portfolio
For each seminar, student should write 200 words on the key issues outlined by the reading for that week. Notes will be collected at the end of each seminar. This will be 50% of this mark. As part of the overall portfolio, students will also be expected to undertake a group presentation on one week's question. They may not then do the essay topic on this question. They will not have to submit a portfolio for that week's seminar. Everyone is expected to speak equally, and a single mark will be shared by all presenters. This mark will make up 50% of the overall Portfolio mark.

03: 2 Hour Exam weighted 40%

2 hour examination
Students will be asked to answer two questions out of eight in two hours. The exam is based on the lectures, although there will be a chance to use readings from the seminars.

Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Oct/2013

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