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Indigenous Australia (INDG10001)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On 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 1
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject will provide students with an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Indigenous Studies as it has emerged in the Australian context. Drawing on the work of seminal critical Indigenous studies scholars, students will be supported to take a reflexive approach in articulating what it means to exist as both First Peoples and non-Indigenous people in contemporary Australia as a settler colonial nation state. Throughout semester students will engage with a diversity of perspectives and intellectual standpoints as they encounter the scholarship of key Indigenous thinkers from the academy and beyond. These critical insights will be brought to bear on topics such as art and representation; the ongoing colonial violence both experienced and resisted by First Peoples; racism and whiteness; sport, health and education; climate justice; land, law and politics; and, Indigenous conceptions of Country.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject will develop:
- Understanding of the social, political and economic contexts of Indigenous peoples in Australia
- Understanding of the existence and worth of Indigenous value systems
- Understanding of Australian Indigenous leadership
- Understanding of the roles of Indigenous knowledge systems in research.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- An understanding and ability to apply relevant critical theories and methods;
- The ability to work effectively as an individual and member of class;
- The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly; and
- The ability to produce high quality written material in a timely manner.
Last updated: 15 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: 15 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Bibliographic exercise
| Week 5 | 10% |
Essay
| Week 9 | 50% |
Online exam
| During the examination period | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of (or at least) 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures, in person or via online delivery. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. (Complete not less than 50% of word count) | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Additional details
Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day.
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Sheelagh Daniels-Mayes Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 36 hours: two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinators Cameo Dalley and Sheelagh Daniels-Mayes Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 36 hours: Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170
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Last updated: 15 February 2024
Further information
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- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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.
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: 15 February 2024