Rwanda (1962-…)

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
Photo of the Royal Museum for Central Africa in Tervuren in 2021
A museum immersion into the colonial past

Can the past ever be shed? The Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMCA) in Tervuren is a contested space up until present day, carrying the legacy of decades as a colonial propaganda instrument.

Today, the AfricaMuseum aims to offer a critical perspective on its own colonial roots and today's society. During a guided tour, students gain insight into pre-colonial Central African history, colonial violence, local resistance and racism. 

Admission is free for minors!

Place & period
Precolonial (…-1885)
Congo Free State (1885-1908)
Belgian Congo (1908-1960)
Ruanda-Urundi (1919-1962)
DR Congo (1960-...)
Rwanda (1962-…)
Burundi (1962-…)
Theme
Governance
Decolonization
Diaspora
Economy
Heritage and memory
Gender
Violence
Independance
Education
Propaganda
Racism
Religion
Resistance
Type
Guided tour
Expo
Organisation
Language
Dutch
French
Target audience
2nd stage secondary
3rd stage secondary
Duration
90 min.