Decolonising African University Knowledges, Volume 1: Voices on Diversity and Plurality

This book investigates the possibility of unyoking and decolonising African university knowledges from colonial relics, arguing that academics from socially, politically, and geographically underprivileged communities in the South need to have their voices heard outside of the global power structure. It advocates for a relevant curriculum that empowers African learners and transforms the world. Written by African scholars, it examines the primary custodians of African university knowledges and the significance of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in the future of African universities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking work delves into the potential of untying and decolonizing African university knowledge from the vestiges of colonialism. It asserts that scholars from socially, politically, and geographically marginalized communities in the South must have their voices heard beyond the confines of the global power structure. The book makes a compelling argument that African universities require a curriculum that is intimately connected to the diverse cultural and environmental experiences of African learners, empowering them to shape their world and drive positive change. Authored by esteemed African scholars, this work draws from theoretical and practical discussions on the epistemological complexities impacting and afflicting diversity in higher education across Africa. It explores the roles of primary custodians of African university knowledge, as well as how these relate to forms of exclusion affecting women, individuals with disabilities, rural poor, and ethnic minorities. Furthermore, it examines the significance of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in shaping the future of African universities. Taking an epistemological approach to university teaching and learning, the book addresses critical issues such as decolonization, identity, social closure, diversity disputes, and the challenges posed by the neoliberal paradigm. This essential resource will be indispensable for academics, scholars, and postgraduate students specializing in Sociology of Education, decolonizing education, Inclusive Education, and Philosophy of Education. It resonates deeply with ongoing discourses in these fields, making it a valuable contribution to the ongoing dialogue on education reform and social transformation in Africa.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032132273