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IDIG306 Aboriginal Health

Updated: 16 June 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites any 12cp or candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions ABED306 or ABED406 or AMC360 or AMC460 or AMC413 or EDST306 or EDST406 or PDAB306 or PDAB406 or IDIG506
Notes None
Combined Units IDIG506 - Aboriginal Health
Coordinator(s) Randolph Bowers (rbowers@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

The unit examines the socio-economic and political factors influencing Aboriginal health from colonisation to the present. It explores issues and concerns related to systemic bias, structural violence, culture shock, cultural vitality and cultural safety in relation to general health organisations and community controlled services. There is an emphasis on problem-solving and information analysis.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Binang Goonj: Bridging Cultures in Aboriginal Health
ISBN: 9780729537711
Eckermann, A.K. and others, Elsevier 2nd ed. 2006
Note: This book can be bought second hand or a prior edition can be used.
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Off Campus
Social Determinants of Indigenous Health
ISBN: 9781741751420
Carson, B., Dunbar, T., Chenhall, R. and Baile, R. (eds), Allen and Unwin 2007
Note: This book can be bought second hand or a prior edition can be used.
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 40% 2000
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4-6
Assignment 2 50% 2500
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4-6
Online Assessment 10%
Assessment Notes
Participation
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4-6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate an understanding of the history of colonisation in Australia and its aftermath;
  2. identify the influence of broad social processes on Aboriginal health;
  3. articulate factors which influence mainstream service delivery to Aboriginal Communities;
  4. identify issues related to cultural vitality and self determination in Aboriginal health.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the indigenous discipline is taught on an external basis only with material provided online through Blackboard. The unit is assessed through one written assignment and online assessment and participation. 		True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through written and oral feedback on the essay and participation component of the unit. Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practice their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks (written through essays and online exercises). 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students will examine a range of issues impacting upon Indigenous communities today both nationally and internationally, and is part of understanding global heritages. 		True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be taught, and directed, to relevant indigenous literature and how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed (through the essay and online assessments) on their ability to identify and critically analyse the literature. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Through completing the assessments, students will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write and discuss social issues. These skills can be transferred to any discipline, and will be useful in any research positions. These attributes will be assessed in all of the assessments (written skills; analytical skills). In addition, students who participate online will be provided with the skills to debate contentious topics and develop their understanding of a topic through group activities. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to deconstruct the assignment questions and to integrate theory and literature into their answer. Students will need to work out how to address the questions and where the most appropriate material is to answer the questions. 		True True
7 Social Responsibility
Students will be taught about their professional responsibilities as a researcher to provide balanced and accurate research. In addition, students will be taught that they have a social responsibility to question and challenge some 'facts'. This will be assessed and taught through their responses to the assignment questions and discussions in tutorials or online postings. 		True True
8 Team Work
Students will practice their teamwork skills through participating in online discussion postings. They will be required to discuss the weekly topics with their fellow students in a thoughtful and respectful manner (practice). 		True
   

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