Colonialism and After (L2003)
Colonialism and After
Module L2003
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
The purpose of this module is to introduce you to a range of key historical problems and conceptual questions relating to the colonial and post-colonial experience. Focusing upon the characteristics of modernity, capitalism, and imperialism the module draws the contours of the modern world history.
The module provides an introduction to some of the defining moments and movements of the modern world – such as European expansion, the slave economy, the development of wage labour, industrialization, imperialism, the (post)colonial state, and ideas about development, underdevelopment, and neo-colonialism.
Full Module Description
The purpose of this module is to introduce you to a range of key historical problems and conceptual questions relating to the colonial and post-colonial experience. Focusing upon the characteristics of modernity, capitalism, and imperialism the module draws the contours of the modern world history.
The module provides an introduction to some of the defining moments and movements of the modern world – such as European expansion, the slave economy, the development of wage labour, industrialization, imperialism, the (post)colonial state, and ideas about development, underdevelopment, and neo-colonialism.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of a range of key historical problems and conceptual questions relating to the colonial and post-colonial experience
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the core reading, with some appreciation of the subtlety of debates or different interpretations that might be drawn from particular evidence
Produce an essay showing how to structure and organise writing, make proper use of suitable evidence to formulate a logical and coherent argument.
Include correct referencing and bibliographies in essays.
| 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 6 | 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 | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Elizabeth Mills
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Prof Alan Lester
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Mr Simon Overton
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