It will decolonize the paradigms of political-economy and post-colonial studies. Finally, it will discuss transmodernity as an alternative that moves beyond the world-system of today. It will be of interest to scholars and students already working with questions of decoloniality/decolonization, or for those who wish to gain an introduction to this field of knowledge. It will be of particular use to lecturers and researchers seeking to decolonize their classrooms, curricula, teaching practice, research and writing. Participants accepted into the course will be sent a readings package in advance. The course will cover five key modules:
FIRST: The Four Genocides/Epistemicides of the 16th Century, the Westernized University and Modern/Colonial Epistemology
SECOND: Epistemic Racism/Sexism: Decolonizing the Western Concept of Universalism
THIRD: What is racism?: The Fanonian Zone of Being and Zone of Non-Being
FOURTH: Decolonizing Paradigms of Political-Economy
FIFTH: Transmodernity and Decolonization of the world-system
Places are free but limited, so registration is required. The names of people who seek to register after all available places are taken will be added to a waitlist. If you would to apply for a place, please fill in the application form and send to: julie.cupples@ed.ac.uk by 9 December 2015.
The application form can be found here:
