306058 (v.1) Indigenous Australian Research Experiences and Perspectives 501

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

305626 (v.2) Indigenous Australian Research 301 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Foregrounds Indigenous research perspectives, values and related ethical concerns to counter the tendency for research conducted on Indigenous Australians being framed by Eurocentric values and western theories, and being exploitative, because it serves the interests of the colonising culture. Examination of Aboriginal experiences and perceptions of research and the ethical issues arising from the conduct of research on Aboriginal peoples and cultures. An outline of the historical pattern of research undertaken in Aboriginal contexts and considers the politics and power relations of research.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Been able to identify positive and negative impacts of research conducted with Aboriginal people. Understood the ethical questions arising from the practice of research in Indigenous contexts. Become aware of the ways in which colonial power relations can exclude Indigenous Australians from research and knowledge formation processes. An understanding of the (mis)representation of Aboriginal people in research. Explored ways in which the lived experience and values of Indigenous Australian people might be foregrounded in contemporary research.

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, J. and Stringer, E., (1999). Indigenous Knowledge, Indigenous Learning, Indigenous Research, Chapter 6 in Semalie, L and Kincheloe, J. (eds). What is Indigenous Knowledge? Voices from the Academy, Falmer Press, New York. 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. Brady, W., (1990). The problem with problematising research, Australian Aboriginal Studies, No 1. Dodson, M., (1994). The Wentworth Lecture: The End in the Beginning, Australian Aboriginal Studies, No 1. Gilbert, K., (1978). Living Black, Penguin, Harmondsworth. Gordon, N., (1999). While They San, I Danced, Discussion Paper No. 24,Curtin Indigenous Research Centre, Curtin University of Technology, Perth.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed Texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay 40%, Research journal 40%, Tutorial presentation 20%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment.

Field of Education:

90311 Indigenous Studies

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Not Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

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