Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

301358 v.3 Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Studies


GradCertIndigStds(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 032965D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years

Introduction

This course is for those working or intending to work with Indigenous Australian people. Provision is made to enhance knowledge, competence and skills for culturally appropriate practice with diverse Indigenous Australian groups, communities and organisations. It examines cultural, social, economic, political contexts and issues confronting Indigenous Australian people. The dynamic and complex environment in which Indigenous Australian people are positioned is considered through Indigenous Australian perspective. It adopts an approach embodying principles of social justice in both androgogical processes and intended outcomes, informed by emergent Indigenous Australian critical theory.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree level qualification or equivalent. Applicants with other qualifications, experience and expertise are considered for admission, but may be required to complete appropriate preliminary units.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is of one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study. Where possible, lectures are scheduled in the evenings to accommodate full-time employees.

Course Organisation

Not all optional units are available in both semesters. Please check with the course coordinator to determine availability.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
301359 v.3   Indigenous Australian Identity and Representation 501 3.0 25.0
301360 v.3   Policies and Indigenous Australian People 501 3.0 25.0
301451 v.3   Introduction to Indigenous Australians 501 3.0 25.0
301452 v.3   Aboriginal Land and Native Title 501 3.0 25.0
305737 v.2 * Indigenous Australians and Gender 502 3.0 25.0
305738 v.2   Indigenous Australian Spirituality 501 3.0 25.0
305739 v.2 * Indigenous Australian Oral History 502 3.0 25.0
305740 v.2   Indigenous Australian Sport 501 3.0 25.0
305741 v.2   Introduction to Noongar Language and Culture 501 3.0 25.0
305861 v.2 # Indigenous Australian Independent Study 500 3.0 25.0
306057 v.2   Approaches to Research in Indigenous Australian Contexts 501 3.0 25.0
306058 v.2   Indigenous Australian Research Experiences and Perspectives 501 3.0 25.0
 
# Unit available in both semesters
* Only available in Semester 2
 

Availability

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



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