Introduction to Postcolonial Theory
GSAS 233
Spring 2027
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01
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| Crosslisting:
ENGL 234, AFAM 236, COL 207 |
The 1978 publication of Edward Said's Orientalism signaled the presence of postcolonial studies, a field of intellectual inquiry that proved influential in the humanities and social sciences. How, from our vantage point, do we understand both the age of imperialism/colonialism, and what happens afterwards? What are the conditions of decolonization and national independences? How do the cultures of the formerly colonized countries use and modify imperial vestiges, and invent themselves anew? Central to our course will be the work of three major theorists in the field of postcolonial studies: Edward Said, Gayatri Spivak, and Homi Bhabha. Among other important ideas, we will discuss Orientalism, subalternity, and mimicry. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GSAS |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Caribbean Studies Minor)(English)(Global South Asian Studies Minor)(Global South Asian Studies)(Social, Cultural and Critical Theory Certificate) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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The Postcolonial Studies Reader, Eds: Ashcroft, Griffiths, Tiffin
Orientalism, Edward W. Said
The Location of Culture, Homi Bhabha
Selected readings from the work Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak and Frantz Fanon
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Examinations and Assignments:
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two formal essays, midterm, final exam |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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Contributes to the fulfillment of the following English major requirements: TH, elective |
| Instructor(s): Karamcheti,Indira Times: ..T.R.. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 20 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 5 | FR: 5 |
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