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
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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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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. |
Field of Education: | 90311 Indigenous Studies | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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