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Indigenous People & Ecological Collapse (INDG20002)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Internationally, Indigenous peoples and their knowledges are increasingly valued in the reimagining of human relationships to the environment. This is due in part by the pressures wrought by climate instability and ecological collapse. From government policy to local conservation managers, Indigenous ways of engaging with their environments is in demand. Our students will gain academic understanding of the deeply rooted traditions of knowledge, including Indigenous science, still maintained by Indigenous peoples worldwide, with particular focus on the Australian situation. It will examine current responses and how they might contribute to potential short, medium, long term threats and opportunities from Indigenous perspectives.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- An understanding of major historical developments in modern Western epistemology and their ethical consequences
- An understanding of the relationship between epistemology and life practices, in the context of Australian society
- An understanding of the work of leading Australian ecophilosophers, and a grasp of new areas in environmental ethics
- An understanding of the connections between ecophilosophy and Indigenous philosophy, and the unique potential increasing dialogue in this context could offer Australia, its country and people
- The ability to engage in an informed and reasonable discussion of ideas and issues, including those involving sensitivities, that relate to the Aboriginal and Settler communities
- Applied critical and analytical skills and methods to an independent research project, which communicates complex ideas clearly and comprehensively.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- A developed understanding of relevant critical theories and methods and make informed decisions about their use and application in relation to Indigenous subject matter
- The ability to work effectively as an individual and member of class in producing new learning outcomes
- Engagement in high-level use of a wide range of research applications and resources and make informed decisions in respect to their usage
- The ability to engage in an informed and reasonable discussion of ideas and issues, including those involving sensitivities, that relate to the Aboriginal and Settler communities
- The ability to produce high quality written material that encompasses the complexities and sensitivities of Australian Indigenous Studies.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
AIND30006 Australian Environmental Philosophy
AIND20010 Australian Environmental Philosophy
Recommended background knowledge
MULT10001 Australian Indigenous Studies or INDG10001 Indigenous Australia or INDG10002 First Peoples in a Global Context
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDG10001 | Indigenous Australia | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDG10002 | First Peoples in a Global Context | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Tutorial participation and a 10-minute paper presentation
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Essay
| Mid semester | 30% |
Essay
| During the examination period | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Cameo Dalley Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: a 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
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- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Environmental Geography Major Indigenous Studies - 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
- Links to additional information
- 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: 11 April 2024