NB: You must only answer and submit ANY
ONE essay assignment from 02-04. You DO
NOT need to complete and submit all of them.
Question:
Modernisation theory has led to a system of capitalism that is oppressive and exploitative
throughout the world. Critically discuss modernisation theory with respect to the South
African context, and examine how decolonial theory seeks to resolve some challenges
caused by modernisation theory.
(50 marks)
Reading: Study guide, learning unit 3
Your essay should consist of 3-5 typed pages, excluding the cover page, table of contents
and list of references. Your essay must reflect the following:
A cover page and table of contents
An introduction in which you introduce the
Topic and outline how you approach the question
An adiscussion on modernisation theory including some of its criticism
A discussion on decolonial theory and he seeks to address issues in the South Africa A
discussion on decolonial theory and how it seeks to address issues in the South African
context. Issues that can be discussed include race, inequality, etc - in addition to these, you
can draw on other issues. Link the three aspects of this theory i.e. coloniality of power,
coloniality of being, and coloniality of knowledge to your discussion. An integration of your
own viewpoints in the discussion e aconclusion in which you summarise the main
arguments from the body of the essay
A list of references. All sources used in the text of the essay must reflect in the list of
references and vice-versa. Note the following important points which must strictly be
adhered to:
1. The study guide is the primary source of content for this module and your essay must
Reflect its use. You must consult the study guide first before searching for additional
sources of information. Additional credible sources of information include the e-reserves
assigned to this module, journal articles, books, and credible web sources. Never ever
quote information from blogs, Wikipedia, and unofficial websites as these are not credible
sources.
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ONE essay assignment from 02-04. You DO
NOT need to complete and submit all of them.
Question:
Modernisation theory has led to a system of capitalism that is oppressive and exploitative
throughout the world. Critically discuss modernisation theory with respect to the South
African context, and examine how decolonial theory seeks to resolve some challenges
caused by modernisation theory.
(50 marks)
Reading: Study guide, learning unit 3
Your essay should consist of 3-5 typed pages, excluding the cover page, table of contents
and list of references. Your essay must reflect the following:
A cover page and table of contents
An introduction in which you introduce the
Topic and outline how you approach the question
An adiscussion on modernisation theory including some of its criticism
A discussion on decolonial theory and he seeks to address issues in the South Africa A
discussion on decolonial theory and how it seeks to address issues in the South African
context. Issues that can be discussed include race, inequality, etc - in addition to these, you
can draw on other issues. Link the three aspects of this theory i.e. coloniality of power,
coloniality of being, and coloniality of knowledge to your discussion. An integration of your
own viewpoints in the discussion e aconclusion in which you summarise the main
arguments from the body of the essay
A list of references. All sources used in the text of the essay must reflect in the list of
references and vice-versa. Note the following important points which must strictly be
adhered to:
1. The study guide is the primary source of content for this module and your essay must
Reflect its use. You must consult the study guide first before searching for additional
sources of information. Additional credible sources of information include the e-reserves
assigned to this module, journal articles, books, and credible web sources. Never ever
quote information from blogs, Wikipedia, and unofficial websites as these are not credible
sources.
1
