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What was the original target of the Rhodes Must Fall Movement (RMF) at the University of Cape Town?
What was the original target of the Rhodes Must Fall Movement (RMF) at the University of Cape Town?
- Decommissioning of offensive colonial symbols (correct)
- Change of curriculum
- Cultural freedom
- Right to free, quality education
In the context of decolonization, what is meant by 'cognitive justice'?
In the context of decolonization, what is meant by 'cognitive justice'?
- Acknowledgment of African heritage in education (correct)
- Equal footing of African and foreign values
- Marginalizing Western knowledge
- Centering African worldview in education
What does the concept of 'African university' aim to change?
What does the concept of 'African university' aim to change?
- Imperialism and colonialism
- Educational content from foreign countries
- Western pedigree of universities in Africa (correct)
- Monolithic African worldview
In decolonizing curricula, what role does placing African knowledge on equal footing with foreign values serve?
In decolonizing curricula, what role does placing African knowledge on equal footing with foreign values serve?
What is the primary goal of decolonization in the context of education, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary goal of decolonization in the context of education, as mentioned in the text?
How does decolonization differ from deleting Western knowledge in academic programs?
How does decolonization differ from deleting Western knowledge in academic programs?
What does the NWU 2018 statement suggest about decolonization of curricula?
What does the NWU 2018 statement suggest about decolonization of curricula?
'Decommissioning of offensive colonial symbols' is an example of striving for:
'Decommissioning of offensive colonial symbols' is an example of striving for:
'Change of curriculum' within decolonization efforts refers to:
'Change of curriculum' within decolonization efforts refers to:
'Right to free, quality and relevant education' is a demand that emphasizes:
'Right to free, quality and relevant education' is a demand that emphasizes:
