Decolonizing Theory and Methods in African/Black Health Research
- Course Number
- CHL5822H
- Series
- 5800 (Black Health)
- Format
- Seminar
- Course Instructor(s)
- Ola Osman
Course Description
This course will provide students with critical understandings in relation to the main theories and methods utilized to conduct health research and their applicability/appropriateness for research with African/Black populations and communities. Additionally, this course will examine innovative de-colonizing practices in Black health research within Canada and transnationally.
Course Objectives
Students completing this course will be able to demonstrate:
- African ways of knowing in research and consciousness raising to critically understand the importance of resisting Eurocentric ways of knowing when doing research with African/Black populations;
- In-depth knowledge of some of the main theories and methods used to conduct health research with intersectional Black populations;
- Ground-breaking de-colonizing practices in Black public health research within Canada and transnationally;
- Critical understanding on anti-Black racism and colonialism and the impact of resistance centred methodology on the health of African/Black populations from an intersectional, anti-racist, anti-oppression, anti-colonial framework;
- Knowledge of key issues related to decolonization and the health of African/Black populations;
- Experience working with a decolonizing method for research with African/Black populations;
- The ability to connect the social historical context with current realities of Black public health in relation to decolonization;
- Learn to engage creatively and critically with decolonizing methodologies in Black public
Method of Assessment
Research Presentation Skills (45%)
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Written Assignments (45%)
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| Participation | 10% |