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IDIG312 Comparing Indigenous Communities and Ethnic Minorities

Updated: 05 January 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2010
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 ABED312 or ABED412 or AMC412 or EDST312 or EDST412 or PDAB312 or PDAB412 or IDIG512
Notes None
Combined Units IDIG512 - Comparing Indigenous Communities and Ethnic Minorities
Coordinator(s) To be advised
Unit Description

This unit examines indigenous and ethnic minority communities in comparable countries in the region and their struggles against powerful groups and interests to achieve equality and autonomy. Community voices are considered to provide students with an understanding of local experiences and aspirations for change. Students will study how existing bodies (such as the United Nations and NGOs) can be mobilised to support community initiatives and processes. There is an emphasis on problem-solving and information analysis.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

In The Way of Development: Indigenous Peoples, Life Projects and Globalisation
ISBN: 9781842771938
Blaser, M., Feit, H.A. and McRae, G. (eds), Macmillan 2004
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Off Campus
Indigenous Peoples, Ethnic Groups, and the State
ISBN: 9780205337460
Maybury-Lewis, D., Allyn & Bacon 2nd ed. 2001
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 2 40% 2000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 3 GA:1, 2, 4-6
Assignment 3 40% 2500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 2, 4 GA:1, 2, 4-6
Online Assessment 20%
Assessment Notes
Online group presentation.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 3 GA:1, 2, 4-6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. apply comparative perspectives to the understanding of change affecting Indigenous and ethnic minority communities;
  2. use various frameworks for the development of effective participation, consultation and negotiation processes between external organisations and Indigenous /ethnic minority communities;
  3. critically assess issues of power and control in relation to Indigenous and ethnic minority communities;
  4. employ tools for assessing change and for assisting in implementing reforms in Indigenous and ethnic minority communities.

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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