Mapping Empires: Cartography and Colonialism
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Mapping Empires
Exploring the intersections of cartography and colonialism, and setting the stage for the course

Module #2
The Age of Exploration:Cartography and Discovery
How European explorers used maps to navigate and claim new territories

Module #3
The Cartographic Imagination:Representing the Unknown
How cartographers created maps of unexplored territories, and what they reveal about European attitudes towards the other

Module #4
Cartography and Imperialism:The Role of Maps in Colonial Conquest
How maps were used as tools of imperialism, and the impact on indigenous populations

Module #5
Case Study:The Mapping of the Americas
Examining the mapping of the Americas, from the earliest European encounters to the present day

Module #6
The Science of Cartography:Measuring the Earth
The development of cartographic science, including triangulation, surveying, and projection

Module #7
Cartographic Instruments:From Astrolabes to GPS
The evolution of cartographic instruments, and their impact on mapping and colonialism

Module #8
Mapmaking and Power:The Role of Cartographers in Imperialism
The role of cartographers as agents of imperialism, and the power dynamics at play

Module #9
Decolonizing Cartography:Challenging Imperial Narratives
Critical perspectives on cartography, and efforts to decolonize the mapping of empire

Module #10
Case Study:The Mapping of Africa
Examining the mapping of Africa, from the Scramble for Africa to contemporary issues

Module #11
The Cartography of Borderlands:Mapping Frontiers and Boundaries
The role of cartography in shaping national borders, and the impact on indigenous populations

Module #12
Visualizing Empire:Cartographic Visualizations and Propaganda
How cartographic visualizations were used as tools of propaganda, and their impact on public opinion

Module #13
Cartography and Resistance:Mapping Indigenous Territories
The role of cartography in indigenous resistance movements, and the reclaiming of cultural heritage

Module #14
The Digital Age:Cartography and Colonialism in the 21st Century
The impact of digital technology on cartography, and the continued legacies of colonialism

Module #15
Critical Cartography:Questioning the Map
Critical perspectives on cartography, and the challenges of creating inclusive and accurate maps

Module #16
Participatory Cartography:Community-Led Mapping Initiatives
Community-led mapping initiatives, and the potential for participatory cartography to challenge colonial narratives

Module #17
Case Study:The Mapping of the Pacific
Examining the mapping of the Pacific, from the earliest European encounters to contemporary issues

Module #18
The Cartography of Climate Change:Mapping the Impacts of Imperialism
The role of cartography in understanding the impacts of climate change, and the continued legacies of colonialism

Module #19
Cartography and Human Rights:Mapping Injustice and Advocacy
The use of cartography in human rights advocacy, and the challenges of mapping injustice

Module #20
The Future of Cartography:Decolonizing the Map
Imagining a decolonized future for cartography, and the potential for more inclusive and accurate mapping practices

Module #21
Workshop:Creating Decolonized Maps
A hands-on workshop where students create their own decolonized maps, challenging imperial narratives and centering indigenous voices

Module #22
Roundtable:Cartography and Social Justice
A roundtable discussion with experts in cartography and social justice, exploring the intersections and potential for collaboration

Module #23
Case Study:The Mapping of the Middle East
Examining the mapping of the Middle East, from the Ottoman Empire to contemporary issues

Module #24
Cartography and the Body:Mapping Embodiment and Identity
The role of cartography in understanding embodiment and identity, and the potential for cartography to challenge dominant narratives

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Mapping Empires: Cartography and Colonialism career

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Mapping Empires: Cartography and Colonialism ( 25 Modules )

Mapping Empires: Cartography and Colonialism
( 25 Modules )