This seminar aims to introduce students to the field of postcolonial studies by focusing on various authors. It will explore the theoretical frameworks underpinning postcolonial studies, particularly colonialism, imperialism, globalization, and diaspora.
The seminar will begin with an overview of the historical and political context that gave rise to postcolonial studies and will examine key concepts such as Orientalism, hybridity, and subalternity. Students will be encouraged to engage critically with the texts and to develop their own perspectives on the issues raised. Thus, the seminar aims to equip students with critical analytical tools to better understand the cultural, economic, and political legacies of colonialism and imperialism, as well as the discourses that contribute to the maintenance of power structures.