Decolonization in Past and Present

Cover of the book “Dekolonisering in verleden en heden: postkoloniale en subalterne perspectieven voor geschiedenisonderwijs”
Postcolonial and subaltern perspectives: theory & practice

This book provides history teachers with both theoretical and practical tools for teaching about colonization and decolonization.

The first part explores historiographical developments of recent decades. It introduces key concepts and analytical frameworks related to colonialism, postcolonialism, and subaltern studies.

Building on these theories, the book then develops concrete lesson modules for history classes. The entire lesson package with teacher manuals, student booklets and presentations is available online and on demand (see resource Decolonization after 1945).

Place & period
Belgian Congo (1908-1960)
Ruanda-Urundi (1919-1962)
DR Congo (1960-...)
Rwanda (1962-…)
Theme
Decolonization
Diaspora
Heritage and memory
Gender
Violence
Independance
Racism
Resistance
Type
Book
Lesson package
Historical sources
Organisation
Year
2023
Language
Dutch
Target audience
3rd stage secondary
Duration
N/A