| Assessment |
Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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identify the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches and perspective of considering issues in Australian First Peoples Studies;
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develop an appreciation of a diverse range of historical and contemporary experiences of Indigenous Australian cultures;
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develop an awareness of specific factors which contributed to Australian colonial practices in both historical and contemporary times, and to initiate social, political and cultural practices to support students personal and professional development;
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identify current issues affecting Indigenous Australian communities and their responses to land rights, health, education and social justice; and
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critically evaluate factors of social inequality and cultural disadvantage and to deal with these issues, and to facilitate understanding through contemporary Indigenous Australian responses, contributions and initiatives through social, political and cultural practices to support students personal and professional development.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will develop their knowledge of the Indigenous Studies discipline through unit materials and readings. The unit is assessed through a written assignment, online participation and online tests.
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Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through written 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 practise their communication skills by completing the assessment tasks.
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Global Perspectives
Students will examine a range of issues impacting on Indigenous communities both nationally and internationally and is part of understanding global heritages.
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Information Literacy
Students will be directed to relevant literature and taught how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed on their ability to identify and critically analyse the literature.
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Life-Long Learning
By way of applied learning in this unit, students will develop and practise life-long skills necessary lifelong to research, write and discuss Indigenous issues. These same 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).
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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 whatthe most appropriate material is to answer the questions.
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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 discussion in online postings.
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Team Work
Students will practise 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.
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