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Academic Staff Support Guide

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Dominant voices and narratives

  •   Examine the predominant themes, perspectives, and authors in your reading list.
  •   Identify which voices (gender, ethnicity, geographical background) are most frequently represented.
  •   Determine which voices and narratives are missing.

Author diversity

  •   Actively include more readings by marginalised scholars.
  •   Consider the demographics of the authors (gender, ethnicity, cultural background).
  •   Aim for a balance in representation among the authors of your reading materials.
  •   Reflect on how the identity of the authors might influence their perspectives and the relevance of these perspectives to your course.
  •   Include works by marginalised scholars even when the topic is not specifically about marginalized groups.

Geographical coverage

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  •   Review the origins of the texts. Are they predominantly from Western or Euro-centric perspectives?
  •   Seek out texts from non-Western scholars and diverse cultural backgrounds.
  •   Aim for a variety of publication sources, including those from non-dominant regions.
  •   Consider the language of the text. Is it a translation, or in its original language?
  •   Ensure that translations are accurate and respectful of the original context.

Perspective and experience

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  •   Identify who is narrating the experiences or cultures discussed in the texts.
  •   Prioritize including texts where individuals from the discussed groups provide their own perspectives.
  •   What is the relevance of the authors identity in this context?

Academic value

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  •   Reflect on what kinds of sources are deemed most academically valuable.
  •   Challenge any biases that might favour certain types of sources over others.
  •   Categorise the importance of diverse readings (essential, background, etc.).
  •   Ensure diverse readings are not always categorized as supplementary or less important.