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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
GERM0005-1  Postcolonial civilisations
Duration :  45h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Anthropology, in-depth approach, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre6
Master in Population and Development studies, Research Focus, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre6
Master in Anthropology, Teaching Focus, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre6
Master in Anthropology, specialized approach in applied anthropology, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre6
Master in Population and Development Studies, Professional Focus in Population and Environment, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre6
Master en sciences de la population et du développement à finalité spécialisée en population et environnement, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre6
Holder(s) :  Christine Pagnoulle
Language :  Langue anglaise
Course contents :  Historical approach to, and consideration of the current situation of, former British colonies
Course objective :  After an introduction to European colonisation (using a couple of texts) we consider about seven or eight countries or areas as case studies (in various parts of the world and having experienced various forms of colonisation and neo-colonisation). While knowing about the political and economic situation is essential (notably the rate of indebtedness, the actual dependence on foreign countries or international institutions) we cannot ignore such vital aspects of cultural diversity as food, music, and literature.
Prerequisites :  A good knowledge of English
Workshops :  Since the course is taken by relatively few students these are actively involved from the start. While I provide the learning material they need and act as a guide during the first weeks, they take over in the second part of the course and introduce a country or area (having collected information, including musical and literary documents, and possibly even a sample of local cooking).
Organization :  First term. Wednesday 12:30 to 2:30.
Room A2/6/42
Written notes :  Among written sources we use guidebooks, economic surveys, literary texts, but also a number of regularly updated websites such as the CIA fact sheets and some newspapers' websites.
Assessment :  The final grade is based on students' participation in the course, and on an essay (2,500 to 10,000 words) on a particular issue. The oral examination bears on the essay and on the course in general.
Contacts :  Christine PAGNOULLE
cpagnoulle@ulg.ac.be
04/366 54 38
fax 04/366 57 21
Remarks :  The course is taught in English.

In the first half of November we should host a guest speaker from the Bombay area, who will introduce India.


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