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This course will provide an in-depth exploration of decolonial theory, focusing on the historical legacies of colonialism— coloniality—, the establishment of settler colonialism, and the racial and gendering systems of exclusion they perpetuate. Students will critically examine the impact of colonialism/coloniality on contemporary power structures, knowledge systems, identity constructions, and spatial divisions. Particular attention will be given to practices of resistance and (re)construction emerging from decolonial Afro-feminist, indigenous, and queer/trans movements. Through an interdisciplinary lens encompassing theory, philosophy, history, and cultural production (literature and films), students will analyze theoretical productions of scholars from the Global South, such as Frantz Fanon, Edward Said, María Lugones, Ochy Curiel, Gloria Anzaldúa, among others. By the end of the course, students will develop a nuanced understanding of decolonial theory and its transformative potential in addressing contemporary issues of social justice, identity politics, and global solidarity. This course will be taught in English. Students enrolled for Spanish credit will do their writing and some of the readings in Spanish. Prerequisite for Spanish credit only: SPAN 200. |