
Postcolonial Space
Dr. Masood Raja offers conversations on postcolonial studies, critical pedagogy, and politics. New episodes every week!!
Latest episodes

Mar 7, 2025 • 30min
S7E7: Orientalism, Introduction, Part 3.5 (Pages 25-28) Edward Said
A discussion of the concluding part of Said’s introduction to the book.

Feb 17, 2025 • 38min
S7E6: Orientalism, Introduction, Part 3.4 (Pages 21-25) Edward Said
Part four of my discussion of part 3 of the introduction.

Feb 5, 2025 • 25min
S7E5: Orientalism, Introduction, Part 3.3 (Pages 19-21) Edward Said
Dive into Edward Said's critique of Orientalism, revealing the often-ignored impact of German Orientalists. Discover how cultural institutions shape authority and influence scholarly representations of the Orient. The conversation unfolds around perceptions in academic discourse, likening it to a child's ADD diagnosis. Finally, explore the intricate web of Western portrayals of the East, challenging the idea of authenticity and showcasing how entrenched Orientalist narratives affect both perception and the ability to represent Eastern subjects.

Jan 28, 2025 • 35min
S7E4: Orientalism, Introduction, Part 3.2 (Pages 15-19) Edward Said
This is part 2 of section 3 of the introduction to Orientalism.

Jan 19, 2025 • 1h 1min
S7E3: Orientalism, Introduction, Part 3.1 (Pages 9-15) Edward Said
This is part 3 of my discussion of Introduction to Orientalism.

Jan 12, 2025 • 38min
S7E2: Orientalism, Introduction, Part 2 (Pages 4-9) Edward Said
This is my second conversation on the introduction to the book.

Jan 3, 2025 • 24min
S7E1: Orientalism, Introduction, Part 1 (Pages 1-4) Edward Said
This is the first episode of my series on Orientalism and in this episode I read and discuss the first four pages of the introduction.

Jan 1, 2025 • 3min
S7E0: Series Intro, Orientalism
This is a brief intro to my new series on Edward Said’s Orientalism. This season will mostly contain episodes on this important text.

Dec 20, 2024 • 2min
S6E56: Concluding Message About Paulo Freire Series
This is a brief message about conclusion of season 6. This season contains complete discussion of Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed.

Dec 20, 2024 • 15min
S6E55: Chapter 4, Summary, Pedagogy of the Oppressed: Paulo Freire
Chapter 4, Summary, Pedagogy of the Oppressed: Paulo Freire