303317 (v.1) CAS - Indigenous Ways of Working 225

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Area:	Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	30.0
Seminar:	1 x 30 Hours Quarterly
Prerequisite(s):	303305 (v.1) CAS - Project Planning Principles 211 AND 303306 (v.1) CAS - Indigenous Political Contexts 212
Syllabus:	Workplace and indigenous ways of resolving issues and implications. Indigenous and non-indigenous value systems - influencing ways of working in community development and management, structure, power relations, competing values and assumptions between the two. Indigenous terms of reference, community development and management explored from view points of stakeholders, values, needs, priorities and aspirations. Establishing and negotiating terms of reference, reconciling tensions, considering role implications, use of empowerment strategies and negotiating skills.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Determined the issues and implications related to the application of indigenous terms of reference in the work place. Identified the tensions and dilemma between the different value systems of Indigenous and non-Indigenous community organisations. Ascertained cultural issues in their own work or community setting relating to indigenous ways. Developed strategies to ensure that the principles of community development and indigenous ways of are included in decision making.
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:	Chinchen, C., (1992). Making Groups Work. Concord, Specialist Publications. Dudgeon, P. and Mitchell, R., (1992). Integrated Racism and Drug Abuse - The Consequences of Racial Oppression in Australia. Centre of Aboriginal Studies - Curtin University. Elderton, C., (1991). Remote Area 'Community' - Myth, Legend or Convenient Generalization? In Community Work - Solution or Illusion. Coppin, M. ed. Perth - Kokkynie Press. Hall, M., (1992). Women and Empowerment. London - Hemisphere Publishing.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed text.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Participation in discussion and activities, Worksheets, Written and oral assignments, Presentations. Students must obtain a 50% grade in each assessment unit to achieve a Pass grade. This is by pass/fail Assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y