On Country, On Campus: Wurundjeri (INDG30003)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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:

  • reflect on the social and political contexts of Indigenous communities in the local area;
  • analyse varying Indigenous value systems (including local) and place them within modern day context;
  • discuss the history of local Indigenous leadership, and boundary maintenance and its ongoing importance today;
  • appropriately incorporate local Indigenous knowledge systems into an independent research project.

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: 4 March 2025

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 15 November 2024 (summer intensive) and Friday 30 May 2025 (June intensive):

• 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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Reflective journal

  • 1500 words
Due within the intensive study period40%

Research essay

  • 2500 words
Due in the second week after the intensive study period has concluded60%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. Throughout the teaching periodN/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 semesterN/A

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • Summer Term
    CoordinatorRachel Standfield
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursTotal 42 hours: 6 x 3-hour seminars, 5 field trips scheduled throughout the intensive period and 1 x 4-hour seminar
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period20 January 2025 to 13 February 2025
    Last self-enrol date24 January 2025
    Census date31 January 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail14 February 2025
    Assessment period ends27 February 2025

    Summer Term contact information

    rachel.standfield@unimelb.edu.au

  • Winter Term
    CoordinatorCameo Dalley
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursTotal 42 hours: 6 x 3-hour seminars, 5 field trips scheduled throughout the intensive period and 1 x 4-hour seminar
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period30 June 2025 to 24 July 2025
    Last self-enrol date 4 July 2025
    Census date11 July 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 1 August 2025
    Assessment period ends 8 August 2025

    Winter Term contact information

    cameo.dalley@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

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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: 4 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 4 March 2025