Decolonising, Diversifying & Demytholog (002ID7)
Decolonising, Diversifying and Demythologising
Module 002ID7
Module details for 2025/26.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module gives students an overview of decolonial approaches to development. The module will be divided into three parts:
1. Will begin by deconstructing colonial power structures and knowledge systems by looking at how colonial narratives attempted to erase identities, histories and memories, and the extent to which these narratives endured even after colonialism formally ended.
2. Will then attempt to demythologise and de-silence indigenous forms of knowledge production and decolonial transformations by engaging with decolonial thinkers and movements
3. Will apply the theory discussed in parts 1&2 to specific areas of development such as gender, conflict, and the environment.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the coloniality of power, and be able to point to instances in which such coloniality may exist
Be able to show critical engagement with a range of decolonial thinkers and cosmologies, and understand how various decolonial movements attempt to resist coloniality
Reimagine pluriversal ways of knowing and being, and consider alternative modes of thinking around various development issues
Apply decolonial understandings to practical developmental problems and communicate your ideas effectively
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (3500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Log | T2 Week 8 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Anne-Meike Fechter
Assess convenor
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Mr Simon Overton
Assess convenor
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Dr Suda Perera
Convenor, Assess convenor
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