2017-18 Academic Catalog

The world has been shaped by colonialism and imperialism. But neither ism is monolithic. Colonizers had differing goals, differing conceptualizations/justifications of their roles. The experiences of the colonized were equally heterogeneous. We look at four specific modules, each one taught by an instructor with unique expertise on the topic, to try to perceive these isms from a variety of angles, both through different disciplines and different case studies. What similarities can we find between the colonial experiences? What differences? How do academic disciplines confront these isms? What is postcolonialism? And what can we learn from these historical hegemonies to contribute to our understanding of modern hegemony?