301369 v.2 Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Studies

GradDipIndigStds(Curtin)

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Introduction
This course is for those working or intending to work with Indigenous Australian people. Provision is made to enhance knowledge, competence and skills for culturally appropriate practice with diverse Indigenous Australian groups, communities and organisations. It examines cultural, social, economic and political contexts and issues confronting Indigenous Australian people. The dynamic and complex environment that Indigenous Australian people are positioned within is considered through Indigenous Australian perspectives. It adopts an approach embodying principles of social justice in both androgogical processes and intended outcomes, informed by emergent Indigenous Australian critical theory.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A degree level qualification or equivalent. Applicants with other qualifications, experience and expertise are considered for admission, but may be required to complete appropriate preliminary units.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is two semesters full-time duration or equivalent part-time. Where possible lectures are scheduled in the evenings to accomodate full-time employees. Please check unit availability as not all units are available in each semester.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Studies may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Course Organisation
Not all optional units are available in both semesters. Please check with the Course Coordinator to determine availablitity.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
			SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
			SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
					100.0
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1				Hrs/Wk	Credits
301359	v.2		Indigenous Australian Identity and Representation 501	3.0	25.0
301360	v.2		Policies and Indigenous Australian People 501	3.0	25.0
301451	v.2		Introduction to Indigenous Australians 501	3.0	25.0
301452	v.2		Aboriginal Land and Native Title 501	3.0	25.0
305738	v.1		Indigenous Australian Spirituality 501	3.0	25.0
305740	v.1		Indigenous Australian Sport 501	3.0	25.0
305741	v.1		Introduction to Noongar Language and Culture 501	3.0	25.0
306057	v.1		Approaches to Research in Indigenous Australian Contexts 501	3.0	25.0
306058	v.1		Indigenous Australian Research Experiences and Perspectives 501	3.0	25.0
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2				Hrs/Wk	Credits
301361	v.2		Working with Indigenous Australian People 502	3.0	25.0
301362	v.2		Indigenous Australian Culture 502	3.0	25.0
301366	v.2		Indigenous Australian Family Perspectives 502	3.0	25.0
302402	v.2		Media and Indigenous Issues 513	3.0	25.0
305737	v.1		Indigenous Australians and Gender 502	3.0	25.0
305739	v.1		Indigenous Australian Oral History 502	3.0	25.0
305861	v.1		Indigenous Australian Independent Study 500	3.0	25.0