865-0064-00L Decolonizing Aid
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | K. Schneider, L. Hensgen |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Only for MAS/CAS in Development and Cooperation students, as well as specialists with at least 24 months of practical experience in international cooperation. Doctoral students dealing with empirical research in the area of development and cooperation (EZA) may be admitted "sur Dossier". Registration only through the NADEL administration office. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 865-0064-00 G | Decolonizing Aid Block course from 01.11. - 05.11.2021 Location: CLD A1 | 40s hrs | K. Schneider, L. Hensgen |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | The course is designed to increase awareness of how cultural perceptions and power structures have influenced society and our understanding of and practice in aid. It promotes alternatives to aid as linear and progressive Eurocentric narrative. The course draws on different theoretical perspectives and scrutinizes practical examples of aid interventions and similar initiatives. |
| Learning objective | The course goes beyond awareness raising of personal cultural characteristics and recognizing cultural values within development concepts. It unfolds traces of colonialism and power structures in day to day live and the aid industry. It promotes searching and initiating alternatives to aid as a Eurocentric narrative. Participants get familiar with different theoretical perspectives on decoloniality and scrutinize practical examples of aid interventions and similar initiatives. |
| Content | - Decolonialism key terms and concepts - Conceptions of and alternatives to development (cooperation) - Cultural (self-)awareness, diversity - The role of culture in aid / development cooperation - Implications of decolonialism for aid policy making and practice |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 2 credits |
| Examiners | K. Schneider, L. Hensgen |
| Type | ungraded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Learning materials
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| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| Priority | Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group |
| Primary target group | MAS ETH in Development and Cooperation (865000) |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAS in Development and Cooperation | Module | W |  |
| Comparative and International Studies Master | Electives | W | |
| MAS in Development and Cooperation | Advanced Training Courses | W | |