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GEG-30031 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 27 April 2024

GEG-30031 - Postcolonialism and Decolonisation
Coordinator: Lisa Lau Room: WSF29 Tel: +44 1782 7 33613
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

none

Barred Combinations

none

Description for 2024/25


Aims
The module will provide a conceptual grounding for students within the field of postcolonial studies, and introduce them to the leading postcolonialists and postcolonial theories. South Asia and the English language will be case studied in this module, illustrating the various types and levels of imperial workings and impacts. Decolonisation will be one of the key focal points of the module, which will incorporate decolonisation of the mind, issues of representation, cultural and racial imperialism, colonial roots of disciplines, and decolonisation of the curriculum.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/geg-30031/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

identify and critically evaluate different theories of power structures and postcolonialism, especially in relation to how these theories explain spatial inequalities in cultural, social and political provision; and to appreciate the textual bases on which these differing theories were developed: 1,2
select and interrogate the relevant literature concerning current debates in postcolonial geographies and decolonisation: 1,2
prepare and present in written form a reasoned argument evaluating differing and contested interpretations of knowledge constructions and postcolonialism; and to place these debates in the context of wider, on-going debates and discussions in curriculums: 1,2

Study hours

10 x 1 hour lectures
10 x 1 hour seminars
35 hours lecture preparation
20 hours seminar preparation
40 hours independent study
35 hours assessments preparation

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Essay weighted 40%
Essay
A standard essay (2000 words) including reading list, development of argument, conceptual framing, structure.

2: Essay-Plan weighted 60%
3 essay plans totalling 2500 words
students will select 3 of 6 questions and design an essay plan to answer their chosen 3. The essay plans must comprise an annotated reading list, structure of arguments, key points. The selection of material for the essay plans as well as the design of how to address the essay question will demonstrate the depth and breadth of their grasp of the topic and engagement with the concepts, theory and literature.

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Last Updated: 27 April 2024