Decolonising, Diversifying and Demythologising (002ID7)

30 credits, Level 7 (Masters)

Spring teaching

On this module, you’ll explore decolonial approaches to development.

You’ll start by examining colonial power structures and knowledge systems, considering:

• how colonial narratives tried to erase identities, histories and memories
• how these narratives have remained, even after colonialism formally ended.

You’ll work to demythologise and de-silence indigenous knowledge and decolonial transformations. This involves engaging with decolonial thinkers and movements.

Finally, you’ll apply these theories to specific areas of development, such as:

• gender
• conflict
• the environment.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 300 hours of work. This breaks down into about 33 hours of contact time and about 267 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.