Anti-Colonial Studies

The Minor in Anti-Colonial Studies is designed to provide students with theoretical, contextual, and engaged knowledge of the interrelated and ongoing processes of colonization with a focus on ways to counter colonialism. This program fosters critical engagement with questions of colonization, decolonization, and Indigenization through an interdisciplinary lens rooted in the Arts and Humanities, and with a global frame of reference. Despite historical and ongoing movements against colonialism, colonization remains an active project in many sites around the world. The minor in Anti-Colonial Studies advances understandings of colonization and ways to counter ongoing colonialism through the study of histories of colonization and anti-colonialism, the exploration of historical and contemporary policies in many regional sites, and engagement with social and political movements against colonialism around the world. Concerns with gendered and sexualized dynamics of colonialism are centered throughout. Materials include literary and artistic formats as well as written texts of many kinds.

A certificate in Anti-Colonial Studies is also available (see Certificate Programs in Section 12 Programs and Courses of Instruction).

Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs

MINOR in Anti-Colonial Studies is 24 credits earned as follows:

3	from DCOL 2001
9	from INDG 2901, 3201, 3301, 3401, 3901, 4801, INDG/CENL 2201, INDG/CANA 3111, 3501, 3831, 4101, 4121, INDG/CANA/HIST 3821, 3841, MKMW 2001, 3001
9	from CANA 2501, 3231, CANA/FGST 3301, CANA/HIST 2801, ENGL 2751, 3731, 3751, 3771, 3791, 4941, FGST 2301, 4301, HIST 2411, 3021, INDG/SPAN 2701
3	from DCOL 4001

Note: Special topic and independent study courses from the following disciplines may also be approved by the Program Coordinator when a significant Anti-Colonial Studies component can be demonstrated: Canadian Studies, English, Feminist and Gender Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Language, and Spanish.

ANTI-COLONIAL STUDIES COURSES

Note: The listing of a course in the Calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year.

Note: Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department Head or Program Coordinator must be obtained.

DCOL 2001 (3.00)

Theories of Decolonization and Anti-Colonialism

Prereq: 3 credits from CANA 1001, 1011, FGST 1001, INDG 1001; or permission of the Program Coordinator
This course surveys the growing field of anti-colonial studies and provides a solid theoretical foundation for studies of anti-colonialism and decolonization. The course provides a rigorous critical foundation for understanding the historical and epistemological roots of colonialism, with a particular focus on settler-colonialism. Specific emphasis is placed on anti-colonial movements emerging in different parts of the world which contest and dismantle colonialisms, while practicing, imagining, and creating alternatives. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

DCOL 4001 (3.00)

Advanced Studies in Decolonization and Anti-Colonialism

Prereq: Third-year Standing; DCOL 2001; Declared minor in Anti-Colonial Studies; or permission of the Program Coordinator
This capstone seminar course explores specific topics related to anti-colonialism and decolonization. It examines theoretical concepts such as survivance, resurgence, liberation, and sovereignty and focuses on drawing together understandings of decolonization and imagining anti-colonial futures. Topics include borders and im/migration, identity, and land and water defense. The course includes a focus on historical and contemporary anti-colonial movements. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)