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Working in First Nations Contexts (ARTS90019)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Not available in 2020
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Overview
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This subject will investigate the range of protocols relevant to researching Indigenous, Islander and First Nations histories, societies and cultures. Examining diverse settings, including Australia, the Pacific and North America, this subject will assist postgraduate students in developing ethical practices in cross-cultural research. Students will gain knowledge of a number of interdisciplinary research techniques respectful of, and of benefit to, Indigenous peoples.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have gained a broad knowledge of relevant protocols and ethical practices;
- understand the significance and responsibilities associated with research involving Indigenous, Islander and First Nations histories, societies and cultures;
- have acquired a familiarity with interdisciplinary research techniques appropriate to working in Indigenous, Islander and First Nations contexts.
Generic skills
The subject will contribute, through teaching and discussion with academic staff and peers, to developing skills and capacities including those identified in the University-defined Graduate Attributes for the PhD, in particular:
- the capacity to contextualise research within an international corpus of specialist knowledge,
- an advanced ability to engage in critical reflection, synthesis and evaluation of research-based and scholarly literature
- an advanced understanding of key disciplinary and multi-disciplinary norms and perspectives relevant to the field
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Essay proposal
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Essay
| During the examination period | 80% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
85 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022