Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Master in multilingual communication (120 ECTS) | 5 crédits | |||
| Master in multilingual communication (120 ECTS) (Digital media education) | 5 crédits | |||
| Master in translation (120 ECTS) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course is designed to stimulate thoughts and discussion on the history and legacy of British imperialism in the former British colonies. After an introduction to the history of British colonisation, the course focuses on the various histories, cultures and social, political and economic developments specific to the territories formerly under British domination.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The students will be able to conduct personal research on specific as well as broader issues connected to colonisation and imperialism. They should be able to analyse the similarities as well as discrepancies inherent in the different subordination and emancipation mechanisms which punctuated the history of the countries formerly under British domination.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Excellent command of the English language
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
After a general introduction to the history and ideology of colonisation and imperialism, each group of 3 to 5 students must make an oral presentation (approximately 30 minutes) on the history and development of the specific areas formerly under British domination.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Recommended or required readings
A course pack, as well as various documents (such as the notes pertaining to the introductory sessions), are made available in October.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Additional information:
The mark for the oral in-class presentation accounts for 20% of the final mark. The oral exam in January (course pack allowed) represents 80% of the final mark. 2 novels (chosen from a list available in October) must be analysed in connection with the issues discussed in class.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
This course is taught in English (Wednesday 4-6pm, Q1).
Contacts
Marie Herbillon, Associate Professor
Marie.Herbillon@uliege.be
Département de Langues modernes: linguistique, littérature et traduction
Rue de Pitteurs 20 (L3 building, ground floor)
Association of one or more MOOCs
Items online
British Empire texts to be read by 7 October
Here are the texts to be read by 7 October