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Colonialisme et post- colonialisme : British Empire on Screen : Introduction

Learn about the impact of British colonialism through the lens of cinema, exploring topics like colonial culture, decolonization, and post-colonial literature. Understand the complexities of empire and national identity on screen.

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Colonialisme et post- colonialisme : British Empire on Screen : Introduction

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  1. Colonialisme et post-colonialisme: British Empire on Screen: Introduction Dr. Mani Sharpe manisharpe@outlook.com

  2. Handout module booklet

  3. What is colonialism?

  4. What is colonialism? • Colonialism is the forming of a colonyby a group of people who seek to take control of territories or countries. It usually involves large-scale immigration of people to a 'new' location and the expansion of their civilisation and culture into this area. • A group of colonies is often referred to as an Empire. • In the past, colonialism was often seen as a positive phenomenon. However, more recently,it has been viewed in negative terms, as a process founded upon power, violence, and racism. • Do you know anything about French colonialism ?

  5. What does ‘colonial’ mean?

  6. What does ‘colonial’ mean? • The word ‘colonial’ is often used to describe the society or culture produced within a colonized country. • For example, ‘colonial film’, ‘colonial literature’, ‘colonial culture’ • These works of art could have been produced by colonized people or the ‘colonisers’.

  7. What does ‘Empire’ mean?

  8. What does ‘Empire’ mean? • A large group of colonies who are ruled by a single supreme authority. • In the past this authority was usually an emperor or empress • See for example, the Roman Empire • Or the British Empire

  9. The British Empire • The British Empire was established in late 16th and early 18th centuries. • During the early twentieth century (1815-1914), Britain owned largest amount of colonies in the world.

  10. Here is a list of a few of the countries that Britain controlled: Afganistan Antigua Australia The Bahamas Canada Egypt India Israel Iraq Kenya New Zealand Nigeria South Africa Swaziland Uganda Yemen Zambia

  11. What is decolonization?

  12. What is decolonization? • Decolonization is the process by which a colony becomes independent • In other words, how a country gains national independence • This process can be achieved through political debate and agreement • However, in the past, it has often required violenceand, in some cases, war.

  13. What is post-colonial?

  14. What is post-colonial? • Post-colonial is an adjective used to describe the period following a country’s achievement of national independence (‘post’ means ‘after’) • So, we might talk about ‘post-colonial literature’, or ‘post-colonial film’ • These cultural artifacts can be produced by individuals associated with the formally colonized country or by the former colonizers

  15. What role do you think that British cinema played in this history of colonization and decolonization?

  16. What other words, themes or concepts might we associate with this course?

  17. What other words, themes or concepts might we associate with this course? • National identity • Race/racism • Politics • Gender • Culture

  18. Any final questions?

  19. Names and email addresses. • Presentations.

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