MONS1018 Decolonizing Knowledge Production: Independent study (5 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

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

Learning outcomes

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

Additional information

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

Study materials

Study materials will be provided by the teacher.

Completion methods

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Independent study (5 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5

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