The colonization of the world by Europeans ranks as perhaps the most
transformative process in history. Today, despite the decolonization of
large portions of the planet, the legacy of the colonial encounter
continues to shape the ways in which we live and see ourselves and each
other around the world, in the societies of former colonizers and the
formerly colonized alike. This course will investigate some of the
major legacies of colonialism, focusing on such themes as the
representation of self and other, and the relationships between
colonialism and knowledge, gender, and the nation. As we read literary,
historical, and critical texts, we will explore how these processes
continue to inform life in places as diverse as the Congo, Palestine,
and the Pacific Northwest.
INTC 244 Syllabus Spring 2007 (MS Word Document)