Topic Course: Global Settler Colonialisms
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Course Description
Colonialism is often considered a singular term. Settler colonialism is characterized by a structure of land acquisition by settlers coming to places with the intention to stay. This structure has a long history of dispossession of Indigenous peoples from their traditional territories.
Beginning with a review of The Columbian Exchange, this course examines how settler colonialism evolved, and continues to evolve, in various contexts.
With a contemporary focus on the impacts of settler colonialisms, we will examine complexities through various case studies. These include India, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Japan. Students are encouraged to consider how settler colonialisms relate to place, context, resources, and time.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze global settler colonialisms across diverse contexts, with an understanding of the plurality of the term – global settler colonialisms
- Compare and contrast common aspects of settler colonialism with unique dynamics specific to different case studies
- Evaluate and describe unique aspects of settler colonialism associated with different cases
- Apply collaborative inquiry and research skills to investigate essential questions related to global settler colonialisms
- Communicate critical analyses effectively, both orally and in writing, through comprehensive case study presentations.