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GEO304: The Postcolonial World

Module Title	The Postcolonial World
Module Code	GEO304
Module Tutor	Kenneth Lynch
School	Natural and Social Sciences
CAT Points	15
Level of Study	6
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	None
Brief Description	A critical examination of the postcolonial landscapes and the postcolonial critique of development discourse. In particular, the module focuses on the representation and interpretation of Third World landscapes as presented in research, maps, literature and the media. This module is designed for students with an interest in development studies, and gives students the opportunity to engage with postcolonial theory and explore its application to understanding development and resistance.
Indicative Syllabus	This module examines contemporary postcolonial landscapes; the spatial and historical contextualisation of such landscapes paying specific attention to issues of 'discovery', colonialisation, domination, dependence, resistance, post-colonialism. Themes in the module focus on ideas of knowledge and power in relation to: the 'Third World'; postcolonial critiques of discourses of development; investigating the representation of the postcolonial landscapes in academic material, the media, and non-government organisations (NGO) information; in particular through study of a range of selected landscapes. Examples of landscapes which may be studied are: cities, rural areas, pilgrimage areas and tourism and leisure enclaves.
Learning Outcomes	i. Knowledge and understanding On completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they: a) comprehend the complexity and diversity of postcolonialism and the Postcolonial World; b) have understood the influence on the contemporary world of the colonial and postcolonial social, political and cultural processes; c) can critically analyse and evaluate various source materials used to portray landscapes of the Postcolonial World; d) are able to investigate the changing nature of selected postcolonial landscapes; e) recognise the difference between selective and objective representations of the Postcolonial World. ii. Skills On completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they: a) can collect information from a variety of sources; observe, read and comprehend the information and use the ideas and concepts to argue a particular case; b) can communicate effectively in writing, and plan, design and produce a piece of coursework on one aspect of the postcolonialism for a specified audience; c) have developed their group work, role play and seminar presentation skills; d) can work independently and demonstrate initiative and creativity.
Learning and Teaching Activities	Staff / student contact: 16% (24 hrs; lectures, seminars and workshops) Student directed learning: 84%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide)	001: 50% Coursework: Portfolio: 2000 words or equivalent 002: 50% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements	None
Indicative Resources	The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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