Critical Perspectives on Decoloniality

an interview with Catherine Walsh

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https://doi.org/10.26512/les.v26i1.58356

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decolonial approaches, critical perspectives, Global South

Abstract

Widely known for her pioneering work with decolonial approaches, researcher Catherine Walsh generously accepted our request to do this written interview, which is divided into two parts. First, we aim to delve into the philosophical foundations and motivations that have guided her illustrious career, offering our readers an in-depth look at the forces shaping her research and theoretical positions. Next, we aim to inspire the next generation of researchers from the Global South by sharing his ideas on how to navigate the complexities of interdisciplinary research, the evolution of his theoretical perspectives and his vision for the future.

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Author Biographies

  • Catherine Walsh, Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar

    Professora Sênior e Diretora do Programa de Doutorado em Estudos Culturais Latino-Americanos da Universidade Andina Simón Bolívar, em Quito.

  • Kleber Aparecido da Silva, Universidade de Brasília/CNPq

    Professor Associado 4 do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Relações Internacionais e do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Linguística na Universidade de Brasília. É Bolsista em Produtividade em Pesquisa pelo CNPq.

  • Vinícius Santiago, Universidade de Brasília

    Doutor em Relações Internacionais pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio).



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Published

2025-07-01

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Vol. 26 No. 1 (2025): Special issue: A Linguística Aplicada do Sul Global: avanços e desafios |Applied Linguistics in the Global South: advances and challenges

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Critical Perspectives on Decoloniality : an interview with Catherine Walsh. (2025). Papers of Language and Society, 26(1), 369-387. https://doi.org/10.26512/les.v26i1.58356

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