Introduction to postcolonial studies (3)

13 Fevereiro 2017, 12:00 • Ângela Fernandes

Migrant Literature. Language problems, dislocation, displacement.
Linguistic creolization. Orality, repetition, circular narration, lists.
Post colonial historical fiction. Rewriting  history from the viewpoint of the colonial subjects. Correction of official versions to create new mythologies.
A bit of history: from 1492 to 1757 (Clive's victory at Passey; East India Company in Bengala). From a mercantile phenomenon to colonialism as a manifestation of industrial capitalism. Macaulay' Minute.