Honors College 499AAR - Colonialism and Empire Sem

European colonialism and the establishment of empires have shaped all aspects of contemporary life?from our ecology to our economy, our culture and religion, ideas about sexuality and gender, and our architecture and material lives. In this class we will critically analyze narratives of colonialism and empire, and the ways that colonial histories/ stories are told. We will also read the work of postcolonial writers and consider how the voices of colonized people change the ways we understand colonial histories. In this one-semester thesis seminar, all students will complete a Creative Portfolio thesis project examining the effects of colonialism from multiple perspectives.

Instructor consent required. Students should contact Prof. Maxine Oland (moland@umass.edu) if interested in enrolling.