MONS1018 Decolonizing Knowledge Production: Independent study (5 cr)

In recent years, the call for decolonization of the curriculum, of the cultural canon, and of public space in general has become louder and louder. In this self-study package you will become acquainted with recent theories in post- and decolonial studies that form the input for these debates. At the same time, you will be challenged to in turn subject this post- and decolonial critique to a critical reading, based on concerns formulated by anthropologists and historians as well as critical voices from the Global South.

Completion methods: independent study

Assessment details: written assignment

After completing the course, the student will:

• be familiar with the theoretical foundations of ongoing societal and academic debates on decolonization
• be familiar with the critique of western social-scientific knowledge production that has been formulated by scholars associated with post- and decolonial schools of thought
• be familiar with the various forms of criticism to which this post- and decolonial scholarship has in turn been subjected
• be able to critically evaluate ongoing decolonization debates, independently formulate an informed opinion about these debates and position yourself within them
• be able to reflect critically on the role that language experts can play in these debates

Only Master's students who have completed a bachelor's thesis and a bachelor's degree are admitted to the course.

Study materials will be provided by the teacher.