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180007 LPS Basic texts in decolonial theory (2024S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Details

max. 45 participants
Language: English

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Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 15.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Friday 22.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Friday 12.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Friday 19.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Friday 26.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Friday 03.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Friday 10.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Friday 17.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Friday 24.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Friday 31.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Friday 07.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Friday 14.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Friday 21.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Friday 28.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This would be an Introduction to Decolonial Philosophy. It would work with a beginner level discussion on the basic concepts of decoloniality, breaking the Eurocentric cannon, epistemic disobedience and decolonial methodologies in philosophical work discussed in the following texts. These texts focus on identifying and working on conceptual and ethical problems with colonial academic practices in philosophy.

Assessment and permitted materials

This is an introductory-level, continuously assessed course for students interested in philosophical thinking and writing. The focus is on being able to effectively read-interpret, respond-argue and write. At the end of the course the students should be able to demonstrate the ability to engage with the texts in an investigative manner, to produce a critical response to it and to employ the standards of academic writing in order to articulate their own philosophical positions.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grading:

A) Response papers (22%): 11*2 = 22 points.

B) Discussion and presentation (13%): 13 points

C) Outline of Final essay (10%): 10 points

D) Final essay (55%): 55 points
Total: 100 points
Translation of Points:

1: 87-100 points
2: 75-86 points

3: 63-74 points
4: 50-62 points 

5: 0-49 points

Examination topics

There is no exam. Critical reading and writing. Final Paper Submission. See grading matrix above.

Reading list

Below are the suggestive texts:

Trojanow, I., & Hoskote, R. (2012). Confluences: Forgotten histories from East and West. Yoda Press. Chapter 1 and 2

Frantz Fanon, Black Skin, White Masks (London: Pluto Press, 1986), Chapter 1 & Chapter 5

Lorde, Audre (2007): „The Master’s Tools will never dismantle the Master’s House“. In: Dies. Sister Outsider. Essays & Speeches by Audre Lorde. Berkeley: Crossing Press. 110-114. (4 Seiten zu lesen)

Mignolo, W. (2011). Darker side of Western Modernity. Duke University Press. Selections from Introduction and Chapter 1

Nigam, A. (2020). Decolonizing theory: Thinking across traditions. Bloomsbury India.

Nandy, Ashis (ed.) (1988). _Science, Hegemony and Violence: A Requiem for Modernity_. Oxford University Press.

Kaviraj, S. (1991). On the construction of colonial power: Structure, discourse, hegemony. Centre for Contemporary Studies, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library.

(Texts are subject to discussion and change)

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