Colonialism and After (L2003)
Colonialism and After
Module L2003
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This module is an introduction to a range of key historical problems and conceptual questions relating to the colonial and postcolonial experiences. Focusing on the characteristics of capitalism, imperialism, and modernity, the module examines the making of the modern world. It provides an introduction to European expansion, the slave economy, the development of wage labour, industrial growth, imperialism, creation of the modern state, genocide, the idea of development, anticolonialism, and the creation of the `third world'.
Module learning outcomes
Knowledge of a range of key historical problems and conceptual questions relating to the colonial and post-colonial experience
Knowledge of the core reading, with some appreciation of the subtlety of debates or different interpretations that might be drawn from particular evidence
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (1500 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Mon 16:00 | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 5 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Anne-Meike Fechter
Assess convenor
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Prof Alan Lester
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Elizabeth Mills
Assess convenor
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Dr Fae Dussart
Convenor
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