Dissertation in Cultural, Literary, and Postcolonial Studies A26/27 (LCS7901) YL

Module course for LCS7901_01_YL_202627 offered at LOC: by Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies (ORG:CLPS)
Convenor name: Keya Anjaria (ka13@soas.ac.uk) for Comparative Literature; Rachel Harrison (rh6@soas.ac.uk) for Cultural Studies; Rebecca Gould (rg52@soas.ac.uk) for Postcolonial Studies
Intended learning outcomes:

LO1The ability to apply their subject knowledge and methodology to a specific problem in their area of specialism;
LO2The skills required to pursue independent research in an academic context;
LO3The ability to present their work to different audiences in a clear professional form.
Assessment 1: Name: DS1
Assessment 1: Weighting: 100%
Assessment 1: Due date: TBC in September 2027
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Editing
Assessment 1: Format: 10000-word Dissertation
Page template: On campus 2026/27

Postcolonial Critical Thought A26/27 (LCS7012)

Module course for LCS7012_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies (ORG:CLPS)
Convenor name: Dr Anandi Rao
Convenor email: ar75@soas.ac.uk
Office room: P460
Appointment booking link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/96fb9ad666ae4e4d97764d4f624c9070@soas.ac.uk?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=plink
Assessment 1: Name: PS1
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 09/11/2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Editing
Assessment 1: Format: 10 minute recorded presentation
Assessment 2: Name: AS1
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: 06/01/2027
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Editing
Assessment 2: Format: 2000-word essay
Page template: On campus 2026/27

Intersecting Worlds: Race and Gender in the Contemporary Postcolonial Novel A26/27 (LCS7005)

Module course for LCS7005_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies (ORG:CLPS)
Convenor name: Keya Anjaria
Convenor email: ka13@soas.ac.uk
Intended learning outcomes:

LO1Interpret the major theories in critical race and gender theories with regards to postcolonial studies
LO2Determine which theoretical approaches are most appropriate in analyzing particular literatures
LO3Develop theoretical arguments within the field of postcolonial studies
LO4Develop skills for close textual analysis
Assessment 1: Name: AS1
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 07/12/2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Editing
Assessment 1: Format: 1500-word portfolio of close readings
Assessment 2: Name: AS2
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: 15/01/2027
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Editing
Assessment 2: Format: 2000-word essay
Page template: On campus 2026/27

Cultural Studies: Origins, Ideas and New Approaches A26/27 (LCS7004)

Module course for LCS7004_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies (ORG:CLPS)
Convenor name: Rachel Harrison
Convenor email: rh6@soas.ac.uk
Office room: MB 455
Office hours: Office Hours TBA
Additonal content:

Please email for a prompt reply to set up an appointment to meet.
Module dates: Sep 2026-Jan 2027
Intended learning outcomes:

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this Module the learner will be able to:
#Learning Outcome Description
LO1demonstrate understanding of key Cultural Studies theories in relation to the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East
LO2Question the extent to which the existing field of Cultural Studies theory elucidates the study of culture in Asia, Africa and the Middle East and explore the ways in which it may be made more fitting
LO3evaluate and reflect on the use of Cultural Studies approaches and methodologies in the student's areas of research
LO4demonstrate advanced communication skills
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 50%
Assessment 1: Due date: 13/11/2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 04/12/2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval;Editing
Assessment 1: Format: Video or podcast of 15-20 minutes in length
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 2 (AS2)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 50%
Assessment 2: Due date: 15/01/2027
Assessment 2: Release date: 05/02/2027
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Editing
Assessment 2: Format: 3000-word essay
Page template: On campus 2026/27

Comparative Literature: Methodology and Critique A26/27 (LCS7002)

Module course for LCS7002_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies (ORG:CLPS)
Convenor name: Keya Anjaria
Convenor email: ka13@soas.ac.uk
Intended learning outcomes:

Objectives and Learning Outcomes of the Module:

At the end of this module students will be able to:

·      Analyse literatures from Asia, Africa and the Middle East in a comparative context

·      Demonstrate engagement with relevant theories of contemporary comparative literary studies

·      Produce original analytic writing on the topics of the literatures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East

·      Demonstrate an understanding of the current field of comparative literature  
Assessment 1: Name: AS1
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 23/11/2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Editing
Assessment 1: Format: 1-500 word annotated bibliography
Assessment 2: Name: AS2
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: 08/01/2027
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Editing
Assessment 2: Format: 2000 word essay
Page template: On campus 2026/27