There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

The module will introduce you to key concepts in postcolonial studies and will allow you to gain an understanding of the ways in which postcolonial literature, films and theory respond to colonialism, neocolonialism and coloniality. The module will therefore start with canonical texts of the colonial period to introduce you to the construction of the colonial other and the implementation of imperialist structures and stereotyping practices. The module will thus allow you to gain an understanding of the structuring of inequalities from the start of colonialism through to present forms of imperialism. The module will allow you to study texts from different geopolitical contexts and will cover issues such as globalisation, coloniality, construction of the other and the role capitalism plays in sustaining inequalities.

LO1: Consider the ways in which postcolonial texts respond to coloniality.
LO2: Develop insight into basic theorectical concepts in postcolonial literature.
LO3: Explore representations of colonised identities orally and in writing.
LO4: Explore larger historical and geopolitical contexts to underpin textual analysis.
LO5: Discuss literary theory in relation to a range of primary texts