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On Country Learning: Indigenous Studies (POLS30028)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2022
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This subject provides an in depth study of the historic Indigenous political struggle for racial equality, land justice, heritage control, and for self determination, by focusing on the Yorta Yorta as a case study. It embraces a number of relevant Indigenous political and historic themes. These will focus on pre- and post-contact history, colonisation, government policies and administration, land/heritage management, and the Yorta Yorta politico-legal struggle for their inherent rights to land, heritage, water and self determination.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the antiquity and the holistic nature of Indigenous occupation and connections with country and the relationship between land, culture and identity;
- Develop the capacity to articulate a detailed knowledge of the concepts of change, adaption and continuity in the Yorta Yorta context;
- Demonstrate a sophisticated knowledge of the key historic, social economic and political issues confronting Indigenous groups in regional Australia;
- Demonstrate a detailed and critical understanding of the extent to which Indigenous Australians have been able to gain rights under Australian politico-legal systems;
- Recognise the importance of ethical standards of conduct in research and analysis, particularly in indigenous contexts;
- Demonstrate advanced level skills in critical analysis and evaluation;
- Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate different sources of research in the development of an argument;
- Work productively and collaboratively in a group in the field-visit setting.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Selection of one of the following: Politics and International Studies major in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts, Indigenous Studies major in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts
AND
Completion of 25 points at Level 1, and 37.5 points at Level 2.
OR
Selection of the Politics and International Studies specialisation (formal) in the GD-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts, Indigenous Studies specialisation (formal) in the GD-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts
This subject has a quota of 32 students.
Students must apply through the online application process in Semester 1, and obtain subject coordinator approval to enrol:
Application details and further information are available at: SSPS-AP@unimelb.edu.au
Students will be notified about the outcome of their application after the selection process in Semester 1.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Politics and International Studies or Indigenous Studies at Levels 1 & 2
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: 12 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A journal
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 40% |
A research essay
| 8 Weeks after the end of teaching | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Fieldtrip attendance and regular participation including a short individual or group presentation on last day is required. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
Total of 170 hours
Additional delivery details
Students must be undertaking a Bachelor of Arts, with a Major in Politics and International Studies, or Australian Indigenous Studies, and will have completed 25 points at Level 1, and 37.5 points at Level 2.
Enrolment in the GD-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Politics & International Studies) (Australian Indigenous Studies).
This subject has a quota of 32 students.
Students must apply through the online application process in Semester 1, and obtain subject coordinator approval to enrol.
Application details and further information are available at: SSPS-AP@unimelb.edu.au
Students will be notified about the outcome of their application in Semester 1.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of the subject.
- Subject notes
A quota of 32 students applies to this subject. Students must obtain subject coordinator approval to enrol through the online application process.
Additional Cost applies to this subject to cover travel, accommodation etc.
POLS30028 On Country Learning: Indigenous Studies is not available as a Breadth subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Indigenous Studies Minor Indigenous Studies minor Minor Politics and International Studies minor Major Politics and International Studies Specialisation (formal) Politics and International Studies - Links to additional 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: 12 November 2022