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On Country, On Campus: Wurundjeri (INDG30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 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
Summer Term
Overview
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This intensive subject will explore what it means to be on Country in Parkville, Melbourne. Students will be introduced to the Country and values of the Wurundjeri people through local on-Country experiences. This subject provides an opportunity for students to experience, better understand and engage with Country and Wurundjeri people and knowledges. The subject prioritises reflective practice and building appropriate and respectful place-based relationships with Indigenous traditional-owner groups. Learnings gained through this subject should be applied wherever you are on the Australian continent or offshore islands.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- Analyse the social and political contexts of Indigenous communities in the local area
- Recognise varying Indigenous value systems (including local) and place them within modern day context
- Understand the history of local Indigenous leadership, and boundary maintenance and its ongoing importance today
- Appreciate local Indigenous knowledge systems and their role 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
- Competency in the use of a wide range of research applications and resources
- The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
- The ability to produce high quality written material in a timely manner
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Approval from the Subject Coordinator is required to enrol in this subject, and a quota of 20 students applies. Preference will be given to students majoring in Indigenous Studies and Indigenous students. For non-Indigenous students not studying Indigenous Studies, selection will be based on academic performance and a personal statement.
To apply for approval to enrol, please email the Subject Coordinator by Friday 2nd December 2022:
• A copy of your academic transcript (a statement of results is fine) with a short statement highlighting the Indigenous Studies or other Indigenous-related subjects you have completed;
• A paragraph explaining why you would like to complete this subject (no more than 300 words); and
Students who identify as Indigenous are encouraged to apply for this subject. While we ask that you send through your paragraph outlining your interest in the subject and your transcript, there is no need for a statement outlining your study in Indigenous studies or related subjects.
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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Reflective journal
| Due within the intensive study period | 40% |
Research essay
| Due in the second week after the intensive study period has concluded | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of (or at least) 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. 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 teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day.
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Coordinator Rachel Standfield Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 35 hours - Seminars scheduled over one week in January followed by three field trips, with a final on-campus seminar at the end of the field trips. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 January 2023 to 17 February 2023 Last self-enrol date 30 January 2023 Census date 3 February 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 February 2023 Assessment period ends 3 March 2023 Summer Term contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
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Additional delivery details
This is a quota based subject, preference will be given to students doing a major in Indigenous Studies.
Please refer to Eligibility and requirements.
Last updated: 15 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
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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 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