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 |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 305740 | v.2 | Indigenous Australian Sport 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305861 | v.2 | # | Indigenous Australian Independent Study 500 | 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
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
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