CULTURE AND COLONIALISM ANTHROPOLOGY 367-010 FALL 2010

CULTURE AND COLONIALISM

ANTHROPOLOGY 367-010

FALL 2010

INSTRUCTOR: DR. DONNA BUDANI

CLASS: MWF 1:25pm – 2:15pm

ROOM: 216 Mc Dowell Hall

OFFICE: 138 MUNROE HALL

EMAIL: budani@udel.edu

TELEPHONE: 831-1859

OFFICE HOURS:

PART I

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The aim of this course is to examine colonialism by reading and reflecting on the literary and scholarly texts which focus on the relationship between the colonized and the colonizer. In anthropology and history, it is acknowledged that description, images and narratives do important cultural work. One of the founders of American

Anthropology, Ruth Benedict used fiction as research source for her analysis of

Japanese culture. I believe we can use fiction for ethnography. If you want to learn about people, read their stories and you will see their culture reflected in the author’s imagination. Imagination is a cultural artifact. The events, motivations emotions, judgments, social relations and settings are the culturally given parts. In this class we turn to the fiction of native authors in order to understand colonialism and its effects on the colonizer and the colonized. We read our texts to understand the everyday experience of colonial rule. Finally, we will focus on the historical context of colonialism in British, French and Dutch colonial centers of the late 19 th century and early 20 th century, in India, French West Africa, Indonesia and British East Africa.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1.

Students taking this course will attain an knowledgeable foundation colonialism, from the perspective of the colonized and colonizer

2.

Students taking this course will be knowledgeable about the effects of British,

French and Netherlands colonial rule upon the colonized

3.

Students taking this course will learn about the effects of colonial rule on native indigenous cultures.

4.

Students taking this course will be knowledgeable about colonialism and culture change

REQUIRED BOOKS

1.

A Passage to India. E. M. Forster, author.

2.

Child of All Nations. Pramoedya Ananta Toer, author.

3.

African Perspectives on Colonialism. A. Adu Boahen, author.

4.

God’s Bits of Wood. Sembene Ousmane, author

5.

The River Between. Ngugi WA Thiong’o, author

6.

Weep Not, Child.

Ngugi WA Thiong’o, author

ABOUT THE READING MATERIALS

At first glance it might appear that the required reading is excessive. A more studied review will reveal that the readings assigned are a selection of different types of readings. Some are historical novels about colonialism, while others historical studies in which colonialism is the central theme. All the books are very reader friendly and attention grabbing. For example, African Perspectives on the Colonial

Encounter, 120 pages in length, provides a study of African culture and everyday life before European colonialism. The River Between is under 160 pages in length introduces us to pre-colonial Kenya on the eve of occupation by Europeans. Some of other novels are longer but are also quick reads. Weep Not, Child is under 100 paged in length. A Passage to India can be read in less than 3 hours. I have counted pages for each reading assignment to ensure that no assignment is excessive and I have also taken into consideration the total amount of reading for any given week. I believe that the books can be read in the suggested time frame. Do as much of the reading as is possible for you to do. If you have any difficulty with keeping up with the readings, please see me as soon as possible. I will work with you to ensure that you are not put at a disadvantage due to the reading schedule.

PART II

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS FOR EACH CLASS A TOTAL OF 300

POINTS

Class participation is an essential part of this course. One way you participate is by preparing discussion questions and comments, for each class. Write two questions and make comments based on your reflection of the assigned readings. What are the central themes in the reading? The aim of your questions and comments is to serve as a departure point for class discussion. Take notes as you read and record your reactions to, and comments about what you read. Also, make note of the questions that come to mind as you read and as you reflect on what you read. Identify the central themes about colonialism in the reading. I recommend that you take reading notes ( annotate your text or jot down your notes on a pad ) about key themes and

something that strikes you as interesting, strange or something you want to know more about. Note your reactions to what you read and raise questions about what you read. Look over your notes and compose two questions and make your comments about the reading or anything that relates to colonialism in the readings. I prefer that you type your questions and comments –be sure to include your name, the date and the specific reading assignment. However, if time is a factor, hand write your questions and comments on lined paper, full size and place your name, date and reading assignment on the top of the page. Be sure your handwriting is legible, neat and I can, with ease, read your handwriting. If I cannot read your questions and comments, I cannot grade your work. If I do not grade your work, you will not receive credit for your work. Discussion questions and comments are due for each class and must be handed in at the end of class. Discussion questions and comments cannot be made-up if class is missed. Exceptions to this policy may apply to your situation. If class is missed for reasons beyond your control, please contact me as soon as possible via email. Ten points are deducted for each discussion question not turned in.

HISTORICAL ANALYSIS A TOTAL OF 200 POINTS

Consider the required texts as historical source material about colonialism. Select any two of the assigned books, follow the instructions below and write an analysis of the selected text. Central themes focused on in your analysis are colonialism, the colonizer and the colonized. See the course schedule for due dates. Remember you cannot address each and every one of the following questions in your analysis and I would not want you to do so.

You need to be selective. Demonstrate what you have learned about colonialism, the colonized and the colonizer.

QUESTIONS FOR ANALYSIS

BE SELECTIVE ABOUT WHICH QUESTIONS YOU WILL ADDRESS.

Review the following list of questions and select those that will help you write a comprehensive analysis of your selected book. You may add other questions to the list.

What have you learned about colonialism and/or the colonizer and/or the colonized?

What is your over-all opinion of the reading? On what basis has this opinion been?

Formed?

What was the author’s message, perspective, or argument about colonialism?

What was he/she trying to get across about colonialism and its affects?

How are the author’s main points about colonialism presented, and explained?

How are colonialism, the colonized and the colonizer depicted in the source?

What are the different perspectives about colonialism presented in the book?

What are the different “voices” present in the book and what do they represent in regards to colonialism?

Describe the society presented in the source. Who are the colonized and who is the colonizer. Describe the relationship between the colonizer and the colonized. What is the position of the colonized and how has colonialism affected their lives and their position under colonial rule.

How has colonial rule affected the lives of women both the colonizer and the colonized? What is the status of native women under colonial rule? What is the status of European women?

What about the silences in the book—what does the author choose not to talk about?

Is colonialism presented either as an ideology or behavior or both?

What are the explicit messages about colonialism and what are the more implicit messages about colonialism?

What historical questions can you answer about colonialism, the colonizer and the colonized using this kind of “source”?

What questions about colonialism can this source not help you answer?

What do you know about the author that would explain why he/she wrote the text?

What are the aims of the author?

Technical considerations include one inch margins all around, line spacing at 1.5 and use no font larger than 12. Prepare a cover page. Place your title centered on the cover paper of your analysis. Also, above the essay’s title, place your name and class designation i.e., Anth367-010 Fall Semester. A comprehensive and detailed analysis includes as minimum 8 of the above questions. Be sure your analysis has concluding comments and reflective after thoughts.

SHORT ANSWER ESSAY QUESTIONS EXAM A TOTAL OF 200 POINTS

Two short answer essay questions take home exams will be given during the term.

See course schedule for dates when exams are distributed in class and when exams are due in class. Exams must be typed. Questions on the exam will reflect assigned readings, class discussion and lecture. A typical exam is either a 12 or 13 question exam in which you self select 10 questions. I advise you to do a Google search for

How to Write an Essay Answer before you start your exam. Technical considerations include setting one inch margins all around, line spacing is 1.5 and use a font no larger than 12. Answer one question per page. Questions are written single spaced while answers are 1.5 lines spaced. Rewrite the number and question you are answering, drop one line and begin to type your answer. No need for cover page; place your name date on all pages of your exam. Number the pages of your exam; staple all pages together and place your exam in a folder. I will not accept an exam that does not follow these technical guidelines, especially exams where names, and page numbers are missing; I will not accept an exam that is not stapled and is not in a folder. I do not accept exams that are late. However, it may be the case that there are special circumstances for which I may give an extension of two days. Please inform me prior to the exam if you think you will need an extension. DO NOT ASSUME

THAT AN EXTENSION IS AUTOMATICALLY GIVEN.

ESSAY ARTICLES FROM THE JOURNAL OF ROYAL AFRICAN SOCIETY. 100

POINTS

See course schedule for reading assignment on articles from the Journal of Royal

African Society. The articles were written in the beginning of the 20 th century at the height of European colonization of Africa as colonialism shaped Africa. European

colonialism was assumed to be a right exercised by industrial European nations. The readings give you some insights of Europeans thoughts and behavior as they settled in Africa. Select any five articles (each article is very short, less than 3 pages on a half size page) and write a 5 page essay in which you discuss your impressions of the articles, especially how the authors ideas and perspectives of Africa, African society and the native peoples of Africa. Treat your five articles as a whole but when referring to something in a particular article, cite the article by title and journal information. The “scholars” who wrote these articles assumed colonial conquest as a given right, its mission was to bring civilization to African and there was an absence of society in Africa.

Use the following questions to prompt your review of the articles:

What are some of the assumptions held by the author about Africans and African society?

What ideas, beliefs and norms seem to be taken for granted but would not be acceptable today?

What are the images of Africa and Africans presented in the articles? What impressions of colonialism. the colonizer and the colonized do you obtain from the articles you have selected?

Do you find evidence of racism and ethnocentrism? Explain.

What is missing from the articles that would appear in a contemporary scholarly article?

What is present in the articles that would be strongly objected to in the present day?

Write a conclusion with reflective comments about the articles. Be sure to identify the articles you select by title and author in your essay.

TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Use the above questions to write your essay. The length of your essay depends on the detail and comprehensive answers to the above questions which should be between 5 and 6 pages. Use one inch margins all around and use no font larger than 12. No need for title page. Write the title centered on the page, drop a line and begin your essay.

Place your name and class designation (Anth367-010) in the upper left corner of the page. Use 1.5 line spacing. Number the pages of your essay

PART III

COURSE ETIQUETTE

• The University is a place for adults. I expect that you will act like responsible, trustworthy, and reliable adults

• All cell phones, pagers, PDA’s and other electronic devices must be turned off.

• Sitting in class doing work for another class or sending and receiving text messages WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF 10 POINTS FROM YOUR FINAL

GRADE.

• Once you enter the classroom and take your seat I consider you committed to staying for the full class. If you do not intend to stay for the entire class or the entire film, please do not come to class

• If you intend to leave class before the end of lecture, you must inform me before class, sit in the back close to the door and leave class as quietly as possible. Be sure not to slam the door.

COURSE ATTENDANCE POLICY

Consistent consecutive attendance is required. Students are permitted three unexcused absences. Three or more unexcused absences will result in a loss of 8 points for each unexcused absences. Attendance will be taken regularly at each class session and recorded per student in my records for this class. It is your responsibility to make sure that you sign the attendance list for each class. If your car breaks down or doesn’t start or whatever happens that prevents you from attending class, send me an email as soon as possible. Bottom line: you must have my permission to miss class or you will be charged 8 points. An unexcused absence is an absence for which you do not have my permission. For each unexcused absence 8 points will be deducted from your total points earned by the end of the term. An excused absence is one that I have given permission for the absence to a particular student. Absences due to illness require a doctor’s note. Absences because of university related activity, for example, sports events, require prior notice be given to me at least one week before the expected absence. Students are required to notify me via email prior to class about their absence. Notification after the absence is unacceptable. Absences due to religious observation are considered as excused absences. However, students absent for religious observance are still required to inform me about their expected absence.

In all other cases, I will use discretion on a case by case basis.

MUTUAL RESPECT

Once class begins we become a community that has rules. The purpose of our gathering is to focus on the topic and readings assigned for the day. Mutual Respect is demonstrated by me when I am prepared to teach the day’s lesson. Mutual Respect is demonstrated by you when you come to class prepared to participate in discussion about the day’s reading assignment. Also, you demonstrate respect by paying attention and doing the work of the class not the work of another course. No texting is permitted during class. We each have expectations of the other. You expect me to be prepared and to be a good teacher. You expect to learn something about colonialism. I expect you come to class prepared, having done your reading, and ready to participate in class.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

I assume that many of you work more than 20 hours a week, travel to school in cars that break down or you have a demanding major or you have academic special

circumstances or you have obligations to your family or you may have children of your own. Please make me aware of any special circumstance that has the potential to or will impact on your performance in this course. I will do all I can to work with you so that you chances of getting a good grade is supported

OFFICE HOURS

I refer you to the first page of this document where you will find the location of my office and my office hours. I invite you to take advantage of my office hours. I encourage all students to regularly consult with me concerning lecture material, i.e. unclear or confusing notes, readings, any other matter affecting your performance in this class. Or, just come in for a friendly chat. If you prefer, consultation may be conducted via email. I promise a quick response to all emails.

POLICY CONCERNING MAKE-UP EXAMS

It is not my policy to give extensions for all hand-in assignments. Exceptions of this policy include circumstances such as illness, family emergency, religious observance and absences due to university business provided that appropriate documentation is given to me . If given permission for an extension, I must be convinced that your situation is beyond your control. Extensions are limited to three days. No extension for assignments will be given after the 3 rd day. It would be wise to keep in mind that

I do not give extensions easily. As a matter of strict policy, I do not accept work that is submitted via email. The exception to this rule is when you miss class but have prepared your discussion questions and comments; you may send this material to me via email. If for legitimate reasons, illness, family and university obligations, or having difficulty meeting course requirement, or you are unable to meet due dates, students must speak to me and obtain my permission for submitting your work late.

NO WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED LATE ITHOUT MY PERMISSION.

COURSE GRADE

Distribution of Grades

A = 94% A-= 90% B+ = 87% B = 85% B- = 80% C + = 77% C=75% C- = 70%

D+ = 67% D = 65% D- = 60% F = 59% or below

COURSE SCHEDULE

CULTURE AND COLONIALISM

ANTH367-010

FALL 2010

Please note: This schedule of readings, class assignment and performance requirements is subject to change. Changes are made when, for pedagogical reasons, changes to schedule seem prudent. Changes will be announced in class and in an email to the class.

My advice to you is to be as flexible as possible. If changes are made to the schedule of classes and/or to class exercises, changes will be made within a time frame that is least disruptive to students in the class.

Wednesday, September 1 st

Course Overview

Review Syllabus

Review Texts

Review Assignments for Friday and Wednesday

Friday, September 3 rd

Reading Assignment:

On UDEL Home Page click Libraries & Select Morris; then select Database; then select “j” for JSTOR; At JSTOR select Browse Disciplines

Select African Studies

Select Journal of the Royal African Society

Select Vol. 3, No 11, April, 104

The Conditions of Negro Labor in the South African Mines pp.231-237

H.H. Johnson, author

Select Vol. 5, No. 18, January 1906

The Problem of Agricultural Development in West Africa pp.117-129

Emile Baillaud

Select Vol. 5, No 20, July 1906

1. The Aborigines of South Africa pp.381-388

A, Worner, author

2. The Regeneration of Africa pp404-408

P. Ka Lsaka Seme, author

Select Vol. 6, No. 23, April, 1907

Sierra Leone and the Natives of West Africa pp. 250-258

Leslie Probyn, author

Wednesday, September 8 th

On UDEL Home Page click Libraries & Select Morris; then select Database; then select “j” for JSTOR; At JSTOR select Browse Disciplines

JSTOR Browse Disciplines

Select African Studies

Select Journal of the Royal African Society

Select Vol. 10 No. 37, OCT., 1910

The Native Races of German East Africa

A. Werner, author

Select Vol.14, No. 55, April, 1915

The Gold Coast Hinterland and The Negroid Race

C. E. Cookson

Select Vol. 14, No.54, January, 1915

Native Education in German Africa pp. 123 -142

Hanns Vischer, author

Select Vol. 15, No. 60 July, 1916

Some Aspects of Thinking Black

F.W.H. Migeod, author

Select Vol. 22, No.87, April, 1923

Some Native Problems in Eastern Africa pp.189-202

C. W. Hobley

Friday, September 10 th

Film: White king, red rubber, black death DVD 4046

Begin Reading: African Perspectives on Colonialism, pp.1-57

Monday, September 13 TH

Film: White King, red rubber, black death DVD 4046

Essay on Readings in The Journal of the Royal African Society due in class


Reading Assignment

African Perspectives on Colonialism, pp.1-57, A. Adu Boahen, author

Discussion Questions and Comments due in Class


African Perspectives on Colonialism, pp.58-93, A. Adu Boahen, author

Discussion Questions and Comments Due in Class

Monday, September 20 th


Introduce The River Between

Wednesday, September 22 nd


The River Between, pp. 1-66, Ngugi WA Thiong’o, author

Discussion Questions and Comments Due in class



The River Between, pp. 67-152, Ngugi WA Thiong’o, author

Discussion Questions and Comments Due in class

Monday, September 27 th

A Passage to India E.M. Forester, author Chapters 1-V

Introduction



Reading Assignments

A Passage to India, E.M.Forster, author, Chapter VI-XI


Friday, October 1 st


A Passage to India, E.M. Forester, author, Chapter XII – XV11


Monday, October 4 th


A Passage to India, E. M. Forester, author, Chapter XVIII – XXIII


Wednesday, October 6 th


A Passage to India, E. M. Forester, author, Chapter XXIV – XXX,


Friday, October 8 th


A Passage to India Chapter XXXI- Finish the book



Film: Gandhi DVD 3952

Begin Reading Child of All Nations







*First Book Analysis Due in Class Today

Wednesday, October 20th

Introduction to P.Ananta Toer’s Child of All Nations

Introduction by Max Lane

Child of All Nations, P Ananta Toner, author, pp. 13 - 46

Discussion Questions and Comments due in class

Friday,, October 22 nd


Child of All Nations, P Ananta Toner, author, pp. 47 - 106


Monday, October 25th


Child of All Nations, P. Ananta Toner, author, pp.

107- 176




Child of All Nations, P. Ananta Toner, author, pp.

176 - 212




Child of All Nations, P. Ananta Toner, author, pp 213 – 285

Discussion Questions and Comments due in class today

*Exam 1 Distributed in Class Today

Monday, November 1 st


Child of All Nations, P. Ananta Toner, author, pp 286 - 315


Wednesday, November 3 rd


Child of All Nations, P. Ananta Toner, author, pp 315 – 347


Friday, November 5th

Summary Discussion

Monday, November 8 th

Film: Emitai- Depicts Clash between French Colonialist and Dolas tribe in Senegal

VHS 8903

*Exam 1 due in class today

Wednesday, November 10 th

Film: Emitai- Depicts Clash between French Colonialist and Dolas tribe in Senegal

VHS 8903

Friday, November 12 th


God’s Bits of Wood, Sembene Ousmane, author, pp.1-49




God’s Bits of Wood, Sembene Ousmane, author, pp. 50-90




God’s Bits of Wood, Sembene Ousmane, author, pp.91 - 136


Friday, November 19th




Monday, November 22 nd


God’s Bits of Wood, Sembene Ousmane, author, pp. 205 - 248



CLASS CANCELED THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Friday, November 26 th

CLASS CANCELED THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY


Reading Assignments


Discussion Question and Comments due in class

*Second Short Answer Essay Question Exam Distributed in class today.

Wednesday, December 1 st


Weep Not, Child Ngugi WA Thiong’o, author

Friday, December 3 rd


Weep Not, Child Ngugi WA Thiong’o, author

**Second Book Analysis due in class

Monday, December 6 th


Weep Not, Child Ngugi WA Thiong’o, author

Wednesday, December 8 th

*Short Answer Essay Exam Due in Class Today.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

FOR STUDENTS IN ANTHROPOLOGY

The University of Delaware's Board of Trustees, Administration, Faculty and Students have together developed a set of policies and procedures governing the rights and responsibilities of those engaged in the education process. Certain of these policies and procedures apply to the conduct of classes and are clearly explained in the annual STUDENT GUIDE TO UNIVERSITY POLICIES prepared by the

Office of Campus Life. It is a responsibility of both students and faculty that they be knowledgeable about the content of this document which can be accessed at http://www.udel.edu/stuguide/07-

08/code.html

.

Students in anthropology classes will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to the Statement of Academic Policy.

Plagiarism ( http://www.english.udel.edu/wc/student/handouts/plagiarism.html

) and other forms of cheating will be handled through the University's judicial process. If you have doubts about correct practice, you should seek the advice of your instructor before completing assignments. For those anthropology courses that require written, out of class papers, the Department strongly advises, and in some courses may require, the use of A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations,

Sixth Edition, by Kate L. Turabian. It is available in the University Bookstore.

The Department of Anthropology subscribes to University Policies and seeks to remain in conformity with them; it will expect of students that they do the same. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the University’s Code of Conduct.

As a Department we are especially concerned that students be aware of their rights as well as their responsibilities. Since we expect to hold you to your responsibilities we expect to be held to ours. As members of a faculty and as anthropologists we have both an institutional and disciplinary commitment to just and equitable regard for human differences; differences of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, physical condition and sexual preference. Humor or disparagement directed at individuals or groups merely by virtue of their inclusion in such a category is unacceptable. Where patterns of such humor or disparagement are recognized, they should be called to the attention of the faculty member or to the

Department Chairperson (Dr. Karen Rosenberg, 135 Munroe Hall, krr@udel.edu

). All communication with the Chairperson will be held in strict confidence.

While policies regarding disruptive behavior are clearly presented in the STUDENT GUIDE, those regarding courtesy are less clear. Courtesy is essential to the unrestricted flow of information and we regard it as a responsibility owed to all parties in the education process: student to teacher, teacher to student, and student to student. Private conversations carried on during class are both discourteous and disruptive, as are early and unannounced exits from class.

While individual faculty may establish attendance policies for classes, students are expected to remain in classes they attend unless they are taken ill during class or have indicated at the beginning of class that they will need to leave early. Students who have reason to exit early should find seats as close to the exit as possible.

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