Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

301369 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Studies


GradDipIndigStds(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 032970G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

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 and 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 perspectives. 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.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Where possible lectures are scheduled in the evenings to accommodate full-time employees. Please check unit availability as not all units are available in each semester.

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Studies

Course Organisation

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

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

Year 1 Semester 2
  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
305738 v.2   Indigenous Australian Spirituality 501 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
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
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
301361 v.3   Working with Indigenous Australian People 502 3.0 25.0
301362 v.3   Indigenous Australian Culture 502 3.0 25.0
301366 v.3   Indigenous Australian Family Perspectives 502 3.0 25.0
302402 v.3   Media and Indigenous Issues 513 3.0 25.0
305737 v.2   Indigenous Australians and Gender 502 3.0 25.0
305739 v.2   Indigenous Australian Oral History 502 3.0 25.0
305861 v.2   Indigenous Australian Independent Study 500 3.0 25.0
 
 

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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