| 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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demonstrate an understanding of approaches, concepts/theories and contexts of socio-political factors influencing the health of Australia?s Indigenous people;
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demonstrate an understanding of the history of colonisation in Australia and its impact on Indigenous health; and
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explore issues and concerns relating to change, morbity and mortality rates, cultural shock, cultural safety, empowerment and service delivery of Indigenous heath care first in the Australian and then international context.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will deepen their knowledge of the Indigenous Studies discipline through unit notes, essential readings and assessment tasks. It will be assessed in all assessments.
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Communication Skills
Students will practise communication skills through their assessments eg, clarity of writing and, expression and development of ideas and referencing. Students will practise their communication skills by completing the assessment tasks.
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Global Perspectives
In this unit, students will examine aspects of cultural differences, diversity and complexities amongst Indigenous societies in Australia and internationally.
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Information Literacy
Students will be directed to relevant literature. Students will be assessed on their ability to identify and critically analyse the relevant literature.
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Life-Long Learning
By completing the assessments, students will develop 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.
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Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to conceptualise problems and formulate a range of solutions in both research and presentation. Students will collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist their critical and creative thinking skills.
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Social Responsibility
As researchers, students are to provide balanced and accurate research. In addition, students will be taught that they have a social responsibility to question and challenge some 'facts'.
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Team Work
Students will practise their teamwork skills by participating in online forums.
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