Postcolonial perspectives in African Studies 3600-7-AFS4-PPAS(Z)
During the classes students will learn about different aspects of postcolonial approach to African studies. The main impact will be put on different methods applied and trends present in contemporary research on African cultures and history.
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands
* to an in-depth degree selected problems and foundations of the trends in postcolonial perspectives in research on contemporary Africa including terminology
* to an in-depth degree selected problems of cultures and societies in a selected region of Africa (in the field of ideology, culture and religion)
Skills: the graduate is able to
* analyze and evaluate the importance of postcolonial perspectives in contemporary cultural studies and history with impact on Africa
* apply detailed knowledge about the state of postcolonial research in the field of African studies and to seek solutions to specific research problems
* apply methods of analysis, interpretation and evaluation within spectrum of postcolonial studies concentrated on Africa
Social competencies: the graduate is ready to
* critically evaluate the content resulting from cultural and linguistic diversity and its influence on the shaping of social and political attitudes and economic processes
* initiate activities for the public interest and to think and act in an entrepreneurial way using knowledge in the field of cultural diversity
Assessment criteria
The assesment will be based on written test and participation during classes.
Practical placement
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