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IDIG501 Analysing Change in Indigenous Societies

Updated: 28 October 2011
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 On line
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions ABED201 or IDIG301 or PDAB201
Notes None
Combined Units IDIG301 - Analysing Change in Indigenous Societies
Coordinator(s) Belinda Beattie (bbeattie@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit develops student's understandings of theoretical and practical approaches to change and decision-making processes involving First People communities in Australia and other comparable nations. Attention is given to the frameworks for decision making and opportunities for the participation, negotiation and consultation with Indigenous communities. A critical assessment of power, control and decision making processes at local, regional, national and an international level is undertaken. The unit provides conceptual frameworks and tools required to assess change and implement reforms affecting indigenous communities. There is an emphasis on problem-solving and information analysis.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

At Risk of Being Heard; Identity, Indigenous Rights and Postcolonial States
ISBN: 9780472067367
Dean, B. and Levi, J.M. (eds), University of Michigan Press 2006
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Online
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% 2500
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Assignment 2 50% 3500
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Bulletin Board 10% 1000
Assessment Notes
Online participation
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. determine and analyse an understanding of and further develop knowledge in critical issues of change in Indigenous societies;
  2. appraise and evaluate the importance of issues and concerns in relation to Indigenous self-determination, sovereignty and self-government in Australia and internationally; and
  3. interpret and critically evaluate examples of Indigenous regional agreements, community government processes and community initiatives in Australia and internationally.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will deepen their knowledge of the indigenous discipline. The unit is assessed through written assignments and online participation. 		True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will practise 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 practise their communication skills by completing the assessment tasks. 		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 True True
4 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. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
By 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. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to conceptualise problems and formulate a range of solutions to both research and presentation. Collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving (practise). 		True True
7 Social Responsibility
As a researcher students will 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 online postings. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Students will practise working collaboratively and network effectively to solve problems in the online environment taking initiative and leading others in this environment. They will also negotiate and assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others on the discussion board and in their own essays. 		True
   

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