Decolonising the Discipline Working Group
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The collaborative initiative known as "Decolonising the Discipline" is a joint effort by colleagues at the English Association, the Institute of English Studies, the University of East Anglia, the Postcolonial Studies Association, and University English. They extend an invitation to academics from various disciplines within English Studies in the UK to join in establishing a network of decolonising practitioners. This network aims to facilitate the gathering and sharing of experiences and ideas, ultimately leading to practical change.
The initiative acknowledges that current curricula, pedagogy, and research are rooted in colonial knowledge systems that perpetuate hierarchies based on race, class, and gender. Its objectives include:
- Engaging in discussions regarding not only the content of what is taught and studied, but also the methods of teaching and studying.
- Creating platforms for comprehensive conversations within the discipline.
- Promoting and supporting collaborative action across English literature, language, and creative writing.
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Senate House
Malet Street
London
WC1E 7HU
United Kingdom
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Institute of English Studies (IES)
The Institute of English Studies (IES) is a globally renowned research centre that specialises in the history of the book, manuscript and print studies, textual scholarship, digital editing, and new c… read more about Institute of English Studies (IES)
University Of London
Senate House
Malet Street
London
WC1E 7HU
United Kingdom
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University of London
London
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The English Association is a subject association for people passionate about English literature, language, and creative writing. The association brings together individuals and organisations from all … read more about English Association (EA)
London
University English is a non-profit professional body and community founded in 1993 to promote and protect the study of English in UK Higher Education. It brings together university lecturers, heads of… read more about University English (UE)
Postcolonial Studies Association (PSA)
The Association aims to help foster relevant work on, across and between such areas as anthropology, area studies, cultural studies, developmental studies, economics, gender studies, geography, histor… read more about Postcolonial Studies Association (PSA)
Doncaster
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University of East Anglia
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2026-10-05 07:57:44