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IDIG312 Comparing Indigenous Communities and Ethnic Minorities

Updated: 22 May 2012
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2013
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites HUMS100 or IDIG110 or HUMS102 or PHIL102 or IDIG101 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 None
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.
Materials Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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; and
  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
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. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will practise communication skills through their assessments eg, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas and referencing. Students will practise their communication skills by completing the assessment tasks. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
In this unit, students will examine aspects of cultural differences, diversity and complexities amongst traditionally oriented First Peoples societies in Australia and internationally. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be directed to relevant literature. Students will be assessed on their ability to identify and critically analyse the relevant literature. 		True True True
5 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. 		True True
6 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. 		True True True
7 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'. 		True True
8 Team Work
Students will practise their teamwork skills by participating in online forums. 		True
   

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