Description
| Product ID: | 9780367405236 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Rural Transitions to Higher Education in South Africa |
| Subtitle: | Decolonial Perspectives |
| Authors: | Author: Emmanuel Mfanafuthi Mgqwashu, Thea de Wet, Sue Timmis, Sheila Trahar, Patricia Muhuro, Lisa Lucas, Kibashini Naidoo, Gina Wisker |
| Page Count: | 178 |
| Subjects: | Philosophy and theory of education, Philosophy & theory of education, Moral and social purpose of education, Higher education, tertiary education, Moral & social purpose of education, Higher & further education, tertiary education |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating 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 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2021-09-15 |
