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Indigenous Research (MULT90022)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Dr Sarah French: frenchs@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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‘Indigenous Research’ is the core subject in the Professional Certificate in Indigenous Research (ProfCertIR), and is offered as a semester long blended course, comprising online and face-to-face components.
The subject explores research and develops research skills from an Indigenous perspective, covering: selecting and refining a thesis topic; research design, methods and methodology; reviewing the literature; ethical issues in Indigenous research; intellectual property and copyright; establishing effective relationships with supervisors; managing scholarly information; qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis and presentation; and planning and writing a thesis.
The subject is taught in a mixed mode of seminars, case studies, and group activities, with an emphasis on collaborative learning. The format is interactive, with each session facilitated by an academic leader and/or panel of academics. Students engage in a range of activities, including structured reflection, academic writing, and formal verbal presentations. Students’ assessment tasks relate directly to their own research.
Upon satisfactory completion of the core subject, students are awarded a Professional Certificate in Indigenous Research, which will give them 25 credit points towards the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Research and Leadership.
Intended learning outcomes
To provide a cohort experience and supportive learning environment for students engaged in Indigenous research, with the opportunity to establish ongoing professional networks.
To build research capacity within the cohort by means of providing accessible and culturally sensitive Indigenous research training.
To enable Research Higher Degree (RHD) candidates to:
- resolve research issues and bring this ability to the solving of research problems from an Indigenous perspective;
- demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues and conduct in Indigenous research;
- demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation of principles, practices and milestones in developing and completing their research projects;
- develop skills in communicating such knowledge and understanding effectively through oral and written research presentations.
Generic skills
RHD candidates completing this subject will be able to:
- Apply research skills, practices and specialist knowledge in new and different contexts;
- Develop key learning and research strengths, and support their peers’ development as well;
- Communicate research goals, methods and findings effectively to non-specialists, including Indigenous communities;
- Demonstrate a high level of respect for Indigenous knowledge, cultures and values.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
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: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written report 1: on the literature review
| Week 5 | 7.5% |
Written report 2 - on the research methods & methodology
| Week 7 | 7.5% |
Individual oral presentation (equivalent to 2000 words)
| During the face-to-face component held mid-late semester | 20% |
Reflective journal
| End of the teaching period | 15% |
A written assignment: [It is envisaged for example that the students will either prepare their research proposal, or undertake substantial work on one of their chapters such as the literature review
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Sarah French Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 14 hours of synchronous online classes, 6 hours of asynchronous online learning activities and a 3-day on-campus symposium Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Sarah French: frenchs@unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Required and recommended readings will be available on the Canvas site.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Professional Certificate in Indigenous Research Course Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Research and Leadership
Last updated: 10 February 2024