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12673 (v.2) CAS 502 - Qualitative Action Research Methods


 

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Knowledge and skills required to design and implement a significant research and development process. Emphasis on the development of research processes that are most relevant to the solution of significant problems in Aboriginal contexts.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- The ability to understand the requirements for the conduct of effective and culturally sensitive research in Indigenous Australian context. Demonstrated the knowledge and understanding necessary to commence a program of field research. A capability of negotiating entry into the field with the participants in their research. Developed the skills and understanding necessary to apply qualitative research techniques in Indigenous Australian contexts.An awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of a range of qualitative research techniques applied in the Indigenous Australian contexts.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Abdullah, Y.J. (1997), Higher education curriculum development for Aboriginal people: a postgraduate course in Indigenous research and development Honours dissertation. Bentley, School of Social Sciences and Asian Languages, Curtin University of Technology. Blaxter, L., Hughes, C. and Tight, M. (1996), How to research. Bristol, Open University Press. Bourke, E. (1995), Dilemmas of integrity and knowledge: protocol in Aboriginal research, Indigenous research ethics conference. Townsville, James Cook University of North Queensland. Camm, E. (1990), Society and culture in a changing world, Chapter two, 'Collecting information, presenting results and the personal interest project'. Melbourne, Longman Cheshire. Guba, E.G. and Lincoln, V.S. (1985), Naturalistic inquiry. Newbury Park, Sage. Kumar, R. (1996), Research Methodology - a step-by-step guide for beginners, Chapter nine, 'selecting a method of data collection'. Melbourne, Longman. Lincoln, Y. and Denzin, N. (1994), Handbook of qualitative research. Melbourne, Sage. Marshall, C. and Rossman, G. (1995), Designing qualitative research (second edition). Thousand Oaks, Sage. Patton, M. (1987), How to use qualitative methods in valuation. California, Sage.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Ethical clearance assignment 30%, Research essay 50%, Tutorial presentation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 90700 Behavioural Science (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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