Decolonising the African university again

Keywords: Decolonisation, African university, rehumanisation

Abstract

The notion of the African university ought to be decolonised on the grounds that decolonisation enhances humanisation and rehumanisation, as well as cosmopolitan pluriversalism. This article argues that unless the university takes its task to liberate, resist, and advance cosmopolitan ideals seriously, the decolonisation of the African university will remain elusive.   

 

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Author Biography

Y. Waghid, Stellenbosch University

Department of Education Policy Studies

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Published
2021-12-04
How to Cite
Waghid, Y. 2021. “Decolonising the African University Again”. South African Journal of Higher Education 35 (6), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.20853/35-6-4875.
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