This course will specifically delve into the intersection of postcolonial theory with multiculturalism, highlighting key themes such as indigenous cultures, cultural appropriation, cancel culture, and migration. Students will explore how indigenous cultures have grappled with the consequences of colonial rule, and will address issues of identity, representation, and resistance. The course will also focus on the complexities of cultural appropriation, where dominant cultures appropriate elements of indigenous and other ethnic minority traditions, often perpetuating stereotypes. Through literary and film analysis, historical perspectives, and contemporary case studies, students will gain insight into the power dynamics inherent in postcolonial relations, Orientalist discourses, and ongoing struggles for autonomy and recognition. Migration, another central theme, is examined as both a consequence of colonial history and a contemporary phenomenon. The course explores how migration patterns influence identity, intercultural communication, displacement, diaspora, and the preservation of cultural heritage. By critically engaging with written and filmic texts, students develop a nuanced understanding of the challenges of postcolonial studies.
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