CHID 485 A: Comparative Colonialism

Summer 2023 Full-term
Meeting:
to be arranged / * *
SLN:
10730
Section Type:
Lecture
Joint Sections:
HSTCMP 485 A
Instructor:
ISS (INTEGRATED SOCIAL SCIENCES) MAJORS ONLY PERIOD 1; ISS, ECE, & PLEASE ADD COMMENT: ECFS MAJORS PERIODS 2 & 3. WITH PERMISSION OF ISS ADVISING, NON-MATRICULATED STUDENTS MAY REGISTER BEGINNING ONLY IN PERIOD 3 (FIRST DAY OF CLASS) AND PAY THE NON-DEGREE RATE OF $373/CREDIT. TUITION-BASED (STATE) STUDENTS MAY REGISTER (WITHOUT PERMISSION OF ISS ADVISING) BEGINNING ONLY IN PERIOD 3 AND PAY THE ISS RATE OF $374/CREDIT. CONTACT PCE REGISTRATION: 206-543-2310. FINAL EXAM EXPECTED TO BE ONLINE.
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):

PRINTABLE SYLLABUS & COURSE SCHEDULE

Welcome to HSTCMP 485 Comparative Colonialism. Here is some basic information about this course, click on the Syllabus and Course Schedule PDF links to download detail information about this course such as grading, expectations, major assignments, due dates, and more. 

Instructor:   Vicente (Vince) Rafael
Email:  vrafael at uw.edu
Office hours:  By appointment. Please email to set up a time.
Number of Credits:    5 credits
Required Textbook: 
  1. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., ed., The Classic Slave Narratives, New American Library, 1987.
  2. Benedict Anderson, Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origins and Spread of Nationalism, Verso, 1991. 
Film Rental: 
  • King Kong 1933 version
  • The Women Outside: the US Military and Prostitution in Korea
  • The Invisible War (dir. By Kirby Dick) 
  • Twelve Years of Slave (optional)
  • Private Warriors
Grading: 
  • One quiz, (10% of your grade)
  • One assignment (20% of your grade)
  • A mid-term exam (30%)
  • A final exam (30%)
  • Seven discussion forums (10%)

 

  1. Download Syllabus as a printable PDF document


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Catalog Description:
Explores the historic roots and practices of colonialism throughout the world, focusing on the roles of nationalism, cosmopolitanism, and imperial domination. Treats colonialism as a world event whose effects continue to be felt and whose power needs to be addressed. Offered: jointly with HSTCMP 485.
GE Requirements Met:
Diversity (DIV)
Social Sciences (SSc)
Writing (W)
Institute Name:
UW PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
May 1, 2024 - 6:24 pm