Montag online:
10.10.2025: 18.00-19.30 Uhr
27.10.2025: 18.00-19.30 Uhr
03.11.2025: 18.00-19.30 Uhr
10.11.2025: 18.00-19.30 Uhr
17.11.2025: 18.00-19.30 Uhr
Freitag in Präsenz:
05.12.2025: 16.00-19.00 Uhr, Raum 5.206
Samstag in Präsenz:
06.12.2025: 09.00-16.00 Uhr, Raum 4.226
Montag online:
15.12.2025: 18.00-19.30 Uhr
This introductory course explores postcolonial perspectives in geography and political science, focusing on how colonialism's legacy shapes contemporary global structures and relationships. Spanning October 7th to 9th, students will engage in rigorous discussions, critical analyses, and personal reflections.
Key topics will evolve around:
Foundations of postcolonial studies
Socio-economic impacts and beneficiaries of colonialism
Persistence of colonial structures in modern politics
Contemporary power dynamics and geopolitical crises
Colonialism's impact on climate change
Historical and current resource exploitation
Ethical responsibilities from colonial pasts
Personal reflections on postcolonialism's influence on beliefs and identities
Students will learn to identify colonial structures within their fields and everyday lives. The course includes a preparatory session on September 9th from 18:00 to 19:30, with a reflection session scheduled post-course.
Designed for geography and political science students, this course offers insights into the pervasive impacts of colonialism.
There is no need for preparatory reading for this course. However, if you are curious and want to get an idea of what we will discuss, you can invest:
1 minute: read the abstract of "Postcolonialism: A Very Short Introduction" by Robert J. C. Young as an example here: https://academic.oup.com/book/28463
10 to 20 Minutes: skim or read "Introducing Postcolonialism in International Relations Theory" by Sheila Nair as an example here: https://www.e-ir.info/2017/12/08/postcolonialism-in-international-relations-theory/
- Dozent*in: Kerstin Drieling
- Dozent*in: Lutz Drieling