13312
Seminar
Post/Colonial Berlin: Global History, Memory and the Question of Decoloniality
Minu Haschemi Yekani
Kommentar
Although it was controversial a decade ago, it is now widely recognized that Berlin's history is intertwined with German colonialism. However, the implications of this connection for our present are often overlooked. Recent debates have highlighted issues related to heritage, memory, and decolonial claims. In this seminar, we will explore this interconnectedness from various perspectives. Berlin has served many roles: it was a metropolis of a colonial empire from 1885 to 1914, the capital of colonial-revisionist regret, and a hub for anti-imperial activists. It also became a destination for "(post-)imperial migrants" to both parts of the city during the post-war period. Throughout this course, we will uncover the layers of Berlin's global entanglements since 1885. We will analyze the concepts of "memory" and "decoloniality." The city's places, objects, and both visible and invisible traces will serve as lenses through which we can address several questions: What defines a colonial metropolis? Is there a need to de-center our understanding of it? How persistent are the legacies of colonialism? Which social struggles and actors have brought colonial history into contemporary discussions? Finally, we will consider the complex relationships between migration, racism, and the colonial legacy.
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Regelmäßige Termine der Lehrveranstaltung
Do, 17.04.2025 08:00 - 10:00
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Do, 05.06.2025 08:00 - 10:00
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Do, 03.07.2025 08:00 - 10:00
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