Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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EDST 0111

Unlearning Colonial Habits

Unlearning Colonial Habits
In this course we will explore habits of knowing and being (epistemologies and ontologies) that are legacies of settler colonialism and examine whether “unlearning” such habits expands the possibilities of a liberal arts education. To provide time for contemplative practices and place-based seminars, 12 contact hours will be held on Saturday September 17 and Sunday September 18, 2022, prior to the start of fall semester (six hours daily). The remaining six contact hours will comprise three, two-hour seminars during the first half of fall semester. Readings and practices will be drawn from the writings of Bayo Akomolafe, Karen Barad, Beth Berila, Cheryl Harris, Laura Rendon, Toni Morrison, Tharon Weighill, Kenny Xu and others. Sophomores Only. (This is a half credit course)
Subject:
Education Studies
Department:
Education Studies
Division:
Social Sciences
Requirements Fulfilled:

Sections in Fall 2022, SA UGs Full Term

Fall 2022, Midd First Half of Term

EDST0111A-F22 Lecture (Miller-Lane)