Homework: Decolonizing Development
o omework Part I = Of the writers studied (Guevara, Fanon, Said, wa Thiong'o, Memmi, Sartre, Charles), whose works and theories stand out to you and why? What are their key ideas, and how has the philosophy aged with time--still relevant? How is it reflected (or not) in the present world order and aid agenda? Reach beyond the materials provided in class.
Explore other theorists name-dropped in the readings and videos (i.e., Cesaire, Mudimbe, Achebe, Nkrumah), if no one is grabbing you/you need to shake it up. Compare/contrast for a richer understanding. 30%
o Homework Part II = Now, take their theories and ideas, and apply them to a current issue or program in which you've worked/would like to work in the development sector. What is the connection? How would the concepts apply, solve, or work in opposition to the program or policy? How can your conclusion be supported? 30%
For example, how might Fanon (a trained psychiatrist) apply his understanding of "North African Syndrome" to community mental health/psychosocial programs in South Africa or DRC? Would Ngugi wa Thiong'o still think Fanon's theory would hold, if applied to the Carter Center's mental health program in Liberia--a country not colonized, per se, but founded by freed US slaves? How might Mark Charles reconcile faith-based philanthropists providing funding for Native American community development projects? Would Che Guevara approve of the Water is Life program methodology?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.