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This course explores the relationships between postcolonial theory and social & cultural geography. It examines the influence and potential of postcolonial theory for critical geographical thought and its interventions in social, cultural and political life. Structured around three intersecting themes 鈥� space, identity, knowledge 鈥� that, broadly speaking, mirror developments in postcolonial theory since the late 1970s, the course familiarizes students with critical intellectual trajectories in postcolonial thinking and examines the analytical techniques they offer to contemporary geographical enquiry. By doing so, the course develops students鈥� critical analytical skills and interpretive abilities in relation to the postcolonial politics of culture and its spatial formations. It has methodological and theoretical relevance for students working on urban, environmental, political, as well as social and cultural issues.
The course aims are as follows:
1) To develop students鈥� knowledge of postcolonial theory and its relationship with critical cultural geography.
2) To enhance students鈥� analytical and interpretive abilities in relation to the postcolonial politics of culture and its spatial formations in both historical and contemporary contexts.
3) To develop students ability to use postcolonial theory in future research projects.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
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This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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