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On Country, On Campus: Wurundjeri (INDG30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Summer Term
Winter Term
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Summer Term Winter Term |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 1 December 2023 (summer intensive) and Friday 31 May 2024 (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: 15 February 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | 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: 15 February 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Coordinator Rachel Standfield Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 41 hours: 6 x 3-hour seminars, 3 field trips scheduled throughout the intensive period and 1 x 4-hour seminar Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 January 2024 to 15 February 2024 Last self-enrol date 26 January 2024 Census date 2 February 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 February 2024 Assessment period ends 1 March 2024 Summer Term contact information
- Winter Term
Coordinator Rachel Standfield Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 41 hours: 6 x 3-hour seminars, 3 field trips scheduled throughout the intensive period and 1 x 4-hour seminar Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 June 2024 to 18 July 2024 Last self-enrol date 28 June 2024 Census date 5 July 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 July 2024 Assessment period ends 2 August 2024 Winter Term contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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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
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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