12672 (v.2) CAS 501 - Systems of Knowledge
| Area: | Centre for Aboriginal Studies |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Exploration of different systems of knowledge and forms of understanding - western, scientific, emic and etic. Participants compare and contrast Aboriginal and indigenous systems of knowledge, thought and practice with systems inherent in mainstream Australian social life. This includes an overview and critique of major disciplinary perspectives on human social life and behaviour. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Recognised the diversity of systems of knowledge and ways of knowing. Understood the relationship between power and knowledge, and the ways in which knowledge can be controlled, legitimised and accepted as 'the truth'. Identified the influence of positivism as a dominant discourse. Explained the relevance of post-positivist research paradigms to Indigenous research and development contexts. Understood the rationale for adopting decolonising approaches to research in Indigenous contexts. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Australian Research council (1999) Research of Interest to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Commissioned Report. No. 59, National Board of Employment, Education and Training, AGPS. Carr, W. and Kemmis, S., (1986) Becoming Critical Education, Knowledge and Action Research, Deakin University, Geelong. Collard, K., Dudgeon, P., and Walker, R. (1998) Aboriginalisng the Curriculum: A Disciplined Approach? Curtin Indigenous Research Centre Discussion Papers, No .16, Curtin University, Perth, W.A.Denzin, N. (1989) Interpretive Interactionism, Sage, Cal., Applied Social Research Series, Vol 16, Chap.1 'The Interpretive Point of View' pp 10-34. Dick,B. (1993) You Want to do an Action Research Thesis? Interchange Resource Document, pp 1-11. Harding,S., (1987) Feminism and Methodology, Indiana University Press, Bloomington. Chap. 1 'Introduction' pp 1-13. Langton, M. (1993). ,Well I Heard it on the Radio and Saw it on the Television' An essay for the Australian Film Commission on the politics and aesthetics of filmmaking by and about Aboriginal people and things, Australian Film Commission, North Sydney |
| Unit Texts: | No prescibed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Reseach Essay 50%, Research Journal 50%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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