305627 (v.2) Indigenous Australian Research 302

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Tutorial:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

305843 (v.2) Indigenous Australian Research 412 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Introduction to a range of research paradigms. western academic and professional systems of knowledge and the implications for indigenous research. Exploration of current social theories and philosophies that connect with and/or negate the importance of Aboriginal perspectives.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Compared and contrasted some of the central features of Western research paradigms and methodologies covered in this unit. Understood the cultural and political significance of decolonising or Indigenist research paradigms and methodologies. Explored features of emergent culturally appropriate and empowering Indigenist research practices which foreground Indigenous knowledge and interests.

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:

Collard, K., Dudgeon, P., and Walker, R. (1998), 'Aboriginalising the Curriculum - A Disciplined Approach?', Curtin Indigenous Research Centre Discussion Papers, Perth, Curtin University. Langton, M. (1993). 'Well I heard it on the radio and I 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, North Sydney. Australian Film Commission. Muecke, S. (1992), Textual Spaces - Aboriginality andCultural Studies, Kensington, NSWU Press. Rigney, L. I. Internationalisation of an Indigenous Anti-colonial Cultural Critique of Research Methodologies - A Guide to Indigenist Research Methodologies and Its Principles', Paper presented at the HERDSA. Adelaide. Annual International Conference, July 1997, Semali, L. and Kincheloe, J. (eds.) (1999) What is Indigenous Knowledge? Voices from the Academy, Falmer Press, New York. Smith, L. T. 1999, Decolonizing Methodologies - Research and Indigenous People. London, Zed Books.

Unit Texts:

Course Reader, Centre for Aboriginal Studies.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Reading Journal 25%, Research Essay Comparing and Contrasting Two Research Paradigms 40%, Short in-class Written Test on an Ethical Dilemma for Researchers 10%, Tutorial Presentation 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y