Postcolonial Studies (Paris)

Course Structure

1. Colonial and Postcolonial Discourses
2. Literature and Theory
3. Paris: Reality and Representation
4. provide you with the opportunity to obtain a postgraduate qualification (MA) in one year, and to allow, if required, a smooth transition to doctoral studies
5. allow you to spend the first term in Canterbury and the second term in Paris, studying modules in postcolonial studies, with access to modules in relevant related subjects
6. enhance your knowledge of postcolonial cultural production (literature and other art forms)
7. enable in-depth comparative exploration of areas of postcolonial cultures in the Francophone, Anglophone, Hispanic and Lusophone spheres
8. develop knowledge and understanding of relevant aspects of Paris and the cultural history and imaginary of the city as reflected in and shaped by postcolonial cultural production and especially the cultural production of exile and diaspora in the metropolis
9. develop a critical awareness of these topics
10. build an understanding of critical theories linked with the study of these topics
11. introduce various methodological approaches
12. develop knowledge of relevant databases
13. provide teaching which is informed by current research and scholarship and which requires you to engage with aspects of work at the frontiers of knowledge
14. offer generous scope for the study of cultural production within an interdisciplinary context
15. provide access to intercultural awareness and understanding
16. provide opportunities for the development of personal, communication and research skills and other key skills appropriate for graduate employment both in industry and in the public sector
17. develop critical, analytical, problem-solving and other transferable skills
18. a wide range of colonial and postcolonial cultural production (literature and other art forms) in English and in English translation from sources including French, Spanish and Portuguese
19. the cultural history and imaginary of modern Paris, as reflected in and shaped by postcolonial cultural production
20. critical theory and its application to the appreciation of literature and to a research dissertation and in particular the relation between critical theory in general, and various kinds of postcolonial theory
21. the concepts, terminology and modes of thought specific to postcolonial theory and criticism
22. the conditions of contemporary postcolonial cultural production
23. the wider intellectual and academic context from which postcolonial studies has developed.
24. language skills: advanced reading, comprehension and communication skills in English
25. Problem-solving skills: the ability to reason logically, critically and analogically, evaluate complex information critically, synthesise complex information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding of the subject
26. research methodology: gather, organise and deploy evidence, data and information from a variety of secondary and primary sources
27. academic skills: identify, investigate, analyse, formulate and advocate solutions to problems. Develop reasoned arguments, synthesise relevant information and exercise critical judgement
28. evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline
29. adaptation skills: learn to work in different environments by adapting to the educational, cultural and professional environments of England and France, while adopting an interdisciplinary approach to literary studies.
30. the ability to communicate at an advanced level in English, orally and in writing
31. develop high level reading skills in English
32. analyse and evaluate a variety of sources, both textual and visual, in English
33. develop a deep appreciation of a variety of literary styles and art forms and their lines of divergence and convergence
34. develop in-depth knowledge of postcolonial cultures and literatures
35. develop a comprehensive understanding of the cultural development and the imaginary of modern Paris, as expressed in and shaped by postcolonial cultural production
36. an understanding and applying various theoretical approaches to the study of cultural production.
37. oral communication: the ability to communicate orally at a high standard
38. written communication: the ability to produce written work of a high standard, in an appropriate register, in English
39. a high level of competence in information processing using relevant databases and online research
40. teamwork: the ability to undertake group tasks that will encourage co-operative skills
41. utilise problem-solving skills in a variety of theoretical and practical situations
42. time management
43. living and working in diverse cultural environments: you will participate and work in academic communities in both Canterbury and Paris. You will thus develop cultural knowledge and understanding, flexibility, imagination, resourcefulness and tolerance.