COD 2010 - S345
Postcolonial Theory Revisited and Postcolonial Films
English and Literature teachers interested in Postcolonial and Film Studies theory and in reading texts and films from a theoretical perspective that will lend itself to working with cultural identity and difference.
2
sessions, start: 12-Jun
The course chosen does not allow any new enrolment
Course detail
Year: 2010
Level: Secondary
Language: English
Status: Ended
Lugar: ESSARP - Deheza 3139, CABA
Facilitator/s: Ms. María Cristina Llorente, Ms. Florencia Perduca MA
ESSARP Schools
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Exams Schools
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Non affiliate
ARS 130.00
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Sessions
| Sessions | Dates | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 June 2010 | 09:00 am | 12:00 pm |
| 2 | 19 June 2010 | 09:00 am | 12:00 pm |
Facilitator/s
María Cristina Llorente
Florencia Perduca
English and Literature teachers interested in Postcolonial and Film Studies theory and in reading texts and films from a theoretical perspective that will lend itself to working with cultural identity and difference.
- Explore what we understand by the term "Postcolonial" (text and film). Present theories and theorists.
- Look for and build strategies to foster the instrumental use of theory in the classroom.
- Reflect on the pedagogical implications of using theories that will help us explore cultural and linguistic identity issues, and read texts from various perspectives in the classroom.
- Discuss which classroom activities work better as points of entry into this perspective.
- Look for and build strategies to foster the instrumental use of theory in the classroom.
- Reflect on the pedagogical implications of using theories that will help us explore cultural and linguistic identity issues, and read texts from various perspectives in the classroom.
- Discuss which classroom activities work better as points of entry into this perspective.
(All reading materials will be provided during the course).
- Session I: by Florencia Perduca
- What is "Postcolonial"?
Main trends and theorists (Said, Bhabha and Spivak). Theories and schools of thought which have influenced postcolonial and linguistics theorists. Activities to work with theory in class. How to use theory to "open" a text.
- From theory to practice and from practice to theory.
Hands on work on a set of texts using the theorists and theories discussed.
- Session II: by Maite Llorente
During the course of this session scenes from the films Moolaade (2004),directed by Ousmene Sembene and Water (2005), directed by Deepa Mehta will be viewed and discussed in the light of the theoretical background introduced during the previous session.
- Session I: by Florencia Perduca
- What is "Postcolonial"?
Main trends and theorists (Said, Bhabha and Spivak). Theories and schools of thought which have influenced postcolonial and linguistics theorists. Activities to work with theory in class. How to use theory to "open" a text.
- From theory to practice and from practice to theory.
Hands on work on a set of texts using the theorists and theories discussed.
- Session II: by Maite Llorente
During the course of this session scenes from the films Moolaade (2004),directed by Ousmene Sembene and Water (2005), directed by Deepa Mehta will be viewed and discussed in the light of the theoretical background introduced during the previous session.
- Presentation and discussion of theoretical frameworks.
- Guided group reflection and exchange of ideas on how to approach a culture-specific text/film.
- Reading/watching of key extracts in the texts/films chosen and reflection on main themes, cultural symbols and gaps.
- Proposal for creative activities and writing tasks for teachers to use in their classes.
- Generation of further possible activities by the group in the light of the model proposed in the workshop.
- Guided group reflection and exchange of ideas on how to approach a culture-specific text/film.
- Reading/watching of key extracts in the texts/films chosen and reflection on main themes, cultural symbols and gaps.
- Proposal for creative activities and writing tasks for teachers to use in their classes.
- Generation of further possible activities by the group in the light of the model proposed in the workshop.
- Ashcroft, Griffiths, Tiffin (1989) The Empire Writes Back, London: Routledge.
- Ashcroft, Griffiths, Tiffin (1995) The Post- Colonial Reader, London: Routledge.
- Bai, M. (1996) Women's Voices: The Novels of Indian Women Writers, New Delhi: Prestige Books.
- Boehmer, E. (1995) Colonial and Post-Colonial Literature, Oxford University Press.
- Chrkravarty. J. (ed) (2003) Indian Writing in English: Perspectives, New Delhi: Atlantic.
- Gradoll, D. (1997) The Future of English?, London: The British Council.
- Griffiths (2002) African Literatures in English. USA: Indiana University Press.
- Kachru, B. (1992) The Other Tongue, Urbana: University of Illinois Press.
- Killian, D. (2000) The Companion to African Literatures. USA: Indiana University Press
- Kumar, G. (2001) Indian English Literature: a New Perspective, New Delhi: Sarup.
- Kundu, R. (ed) (2003) Indian Writing in English. Vol II, New Delhi: Atlantic.
- Ray, M. K. (ed) (2003) Indian Writing in English. Vol I, New Delhi: Atlantic.
- Ashcroft, Griffiths, Tiffin (1995) The Post- Colonial Reader, London: Routledge.
- Bai, M. (1996) Women's Voices: The Novels of Indian Women Writers, New Delhi: Prestige Books.
- Boehmer, E. (1995) Colonial and Post-Colonial Literature, Oxford University Press.
- Chrkravarty. J. (ed) (2003) Indian Writing in English: Perspectives, New Delhi: Atlantic.
- Gradoll, D. (1997) The Future of English?, London: The British Council.
- Griffiths (2002) African Literatures in English. USA: Indiana University Press.
- Kachru, B. (1992) The Other Tongue, Urbana: University of Illinois Press.
- Killian, D. (2000) The Companion to African Literatures. USA: Indiana University Press
- Kumar, G. (2001) Indian English Literature: a New Perspective, New Delhi: Sarup.
- Kundu, R. (ed) (2003) Indian Writing in English. Vol II, New Delhi: Atlantic.
- Ray, M. K. (ed) (2003) Indian Writing in English. Vol I, New Delhi: Atlantic.