Rural transitions to higher education in South Africa decolonial perspectives / Sue Timmis, Thea de Wet, Kimashini Naidoo, Sheila Trahar, Lisa Lucas, Emmanuel Mfanafuthi Mgqwashu, Patricia Muhuro, Gina Wisker.

Author/creator Timmis, Sue, 1955-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoAbingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021.
Descriptionpages cm
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Subjects
Education, Higher--Social aspects. --South Africa.
Rural college students--South Africa.

Other author/creatorDe Wet, Thea.
Other author/creatorNaidoo, Kimashini, 1966-
Other author/creatorTrahar, Sheila.
Other author/creatorLucas, Lisa.
Other author/creatorMgqwashu, Emmanuel Mfanafuthi, 1973-
Other author/creatorMuhuro, Patricia, 1973-
Other author/creatorWisker, Gina, 1951-
Contents The Historical Context of Higher Education in South Africa -- Coloniality, Decoloniality, Epistemicide and Curricular Justice -- Transitioning into and through Higher Education in South Africa: Contexts and Concepts -- Towards a Participatory and Decolonising Methodology -- Negotiations of Transitions to University: Figured Worlds and Identity Transformations -- Cultural Values and Practices: From Rural Communities to Higher Education -- Place, Funds of Knowledge and Investment in Language -- Experiencing Higher Education Learning, Teaching and Curricula -- The Dimensions and Complexities of Ruralities -- International Collaborations: Opportunities and Tensions -- 'Sankofa': Looking back, moving forward.
Abstract "This unique and timely book focuses on research conducted into the experiences of students from rural backgrounds in South Africa; foregrounding decolonial perspectives on their negotiation of access and transitions to higher education. This book highlights not only the challenges of coming from a rural background against the historical backdrop of apartheid and ongoing colonialism, but also shows the immense assets that students from rural areas bring into higher education. Through detailed narratives created by student co-researchers, the book charts early experiences in rural communities, negotiations of transitions to university and, in many cases, to urban life and students' subsequent journeys through higher education spaces and curricula. The book will be of significant interest and value to those engaged in rurality research across diverse settings, those interested in the South African higher education context and higher education more widely. Its innovative, participatory methodology will be invaluable to researchers seeking to conduct collaborative research that draws on decolonising approaches"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2021002909
ISBN9780367405212 (hardback)
ISBN9780367405236 (paperback)
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