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BAHIS3008 Colonialism and empire

This unit critically examines the themes of imperialism and colonialism in global history. It introduces, applies and appraises a variety of models and theoretical frameworks for understanding colonialism and empire, as well as patterns of resistance to imperial control, across case studies from the ancient world, through the age of empire and up to the present day. Students will examine the development of empire and colonialism across different historical periods and geographical areas, considering a range of historical, cultural and political factors, appraising diverse modes and expressions of imperialism and colonialism, and examining various forms and strategies of anti-colonial resistance. Social, cultural and political factors relevant to the history of empire, colonialism and anti-colonial resistance will be examined through a series of historical case studies and critical analyses. The implications of understanding colonialism and settler colonialism as distinct forms of colonial domination are explored, as are contemporary issues and debates relating to Indigenous resistance and possibilities for decolonisation in settler-colonial societies such as Australia.

Credit points
15
EFTSL
0.125
Band
Band4(GF1)

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