CHID 485 B: Comparative Colonialism

Spring 2020
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Meeting:
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SLN:
21770
Section Type:
Lecture
Joint Sections:
HSTCMP 485 B
Instructor:
GROUP-START ONLINE COURSE: STUDENTS BEGIN & END TOGETHER. TO ACCESS COURSE VISIT HTTP://CANVAS.UW.EDU CLASS IS COMPLETELY 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

LIVE COURSE SCHEDULE 

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Mon 4/6  2020

Assignment Lesson 01 Discussion Forum due by 11:59pm

Tue 4/13

Assignment Lesson 02 Quiz due by 11:59pm

Mon 4/20

Assignment Lesson 03 Assignment due by 11:59pm

Mon 4/27

Assignment Lesson 04 Discussion Forum due by 11:59pm

Mon 5/4

Assignment Lesson 05 Discussion Forum due by 11:59pm

Mon 5/11

Assignment Lesson 06 Discussion Forum due by 11:59pm

Mon 5/18

Assignment Lesson 07 Essay Midterm Exam due by 11:59pm

Mon 5/25

Assignment Lesson 08 Discussion Forum due by 11:59pm

Mon 6/1

Assignment Lesson 09 Discussion Forum due by 11:59pm

Mon 6/8

Assignment Lesson 10 Essay Final Exam due by 11:59pm
Assignment Lesson 10 Discussion Forum (CANCELLED. PLEASE PROCEED TO THE FINAL EXAM.) due by 11:59pm
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)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
December 26, 2024 - 10:06 am