Indigenous Policy Analysis (SOCI90018)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject covers the five eras of Indigenous policy and introduces a set of strategies for analysing and evaluating government policy in a range of fields. Applicable in all policy areas, analysis and evaluation skills are often required in government agencies, industry and community organisations in order to identify the impact of policy and provide direction on opportunity for change.

Indigenous affairs is frequently associated with narratives of failure. This subject provides the opportunity to understand the cause of those narratives and work within strengths-based approaches to analyse and evaluate of key policies in Indigenous affairs.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject students should:

  • Demonstrate a sociological understanding of the stages of Indigenous policy and identify key moments of policy change in Australian Indigenous Affairs;
  • Appraise a diverse range of policy analysis and evaluation frameworks;
  • Practice strategies to prioritise Indigenous perspectives in policy-making and evaluation;
  • Communicate complex issues and analysis using writing appropriate for government and business.

Generic skills

  • Critical thinking and analysis skills appropriate for Indigenous issues
  • Communication skills relevant to government and business
  • Capacity to apply analytic frameworks in a professional practice context
  • Research skills, based on an appreciate of Indigenous perspectives

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Briefing Note

  • 2000 words
Week 540%

Policy Analysis

  • 3000 words
During the examination period60%
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorNikki Moodie
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours24 Contact Hours: A 2 hour seminar per week for 12 weeks of semester.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020
    Last self-enrol date14 August 2020
    Census date21 September 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail16 October 2020
    Assessment period ends27 November 2020

    Semester 2 contact information

    nikki.moodie@unimelb.edu.au

     

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Readings will be provided online through the subject LMS site prior to the commencement of the semester.

  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022