Скачать или смотреть The Lasting Impact of Colonialism in South Africa | Prof Tycho Maas' Insights

Discover the ongoing influence of colonialism in South Africa through the expert analysis of Prof Tycho Maas. His research project, "Colonial Pasts and Transnational Futures," examines 17th- and 18th-century colonial texts from the Cape to reveal the complex legacy shared between South Africa and the Netherlands. Prof Maas highlights the value of these texts as transnational resources that challenge prevalent narratives about the colonial era.

Prof Maas, who pursued his PhD in literature at Stellenbosch University and the University of Amsterdam and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the North-West University (NWU), currently serves as an assistant professor at Utrecht University. He emphasises the importance of understanding early modern Dutch language and Cape culture to appreciate these texts' nuances.

Watch as Prof Maas sheds light on overlooked historical texts, encouraging a fresh perspective on our shared colonial heritage.

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