Slavery Studies is a new course under development at UWC Mahindra College that looks at slavery from a multi-disciplinary perspective. We aim to help students understand and navigate the topic of slavery in a way that is up-to-date, historically accurate, academically well informed, morally grounded, and sensitive to the horrors. We view education as a vital tool in the global fight to end slavery and oppression, in close alignment with the UWC Mission Statement.

This 7-day online course will include case studies in both historical and contemporary slavery from around the world, with a focus on India. Students will engage with perspectives from sociology, history, economics, literature, music, history, cultural and legal studies. There will be readings accompanied by online interactive commentary, followed by a daily online seminar discussion conducted by facilitators. Students will also be asked to complete small and structured research projects and invited to do a larger research project at the end of the course (to be hosted on our school’s website). There will also be guest lectures and engagement from alumni.

Warnings about the course: The realities of slavery are brutal, and learning about them can be traumatic. Students who apply for this course should be ready to read about and discuss racism, gender, caste, and other forms of violent oppression. The course also asks students to think carefully about their choice of words. Students should be prepared to have their ideas and assumptions challenged. Apologist or pro-slavery perspectives will not be allowed.

DETAILS

Dates: 20 June 2022 to 26 June 2022
Location: This course will take place online.
Language of course facilitation: English
Application deadline: 15 May 2022
Application form link: Apply here. 
Course fee: 15,999
Participant age requirement: 15 to 19 years old 
For more details: Visit our website or contact us.