What is the difference between postcolonial and decolonial theory? Does it matter?

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Part II (1000 words)

This part of the formative assessment involves preparing you for your final project, which includes a traditional essay. Please choose ONE of the following essay questions:
1. What is the difference between postcolonial and decolonial theory? Does it matter?
1. Review the Barnett and Duvall (2005) piece and discuss which definition of power is ‘best’?
Be sure to include an appendix precisely documenting how generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) have been used in the assignment.

Responsibilities: The only real currency in academia is honest exchange of ideas. As such, plagiarism will not be tolerated. I encourage you to familiarize yourself with the university’s policies on plagiarism (posted on Blackboard) and take care to cite appropriately, not only when using direct quotes but when discussing ideas. Use page numbers when taking specific ideas. When in doubt, pursue two strategies: (1) ask or (2) be safe and cite.