Online Courses Handbook 2003

301358 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Studies

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 that Indigenous Australian people are positioned within 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 duration or equivalent part-time. Where possible, lectures are scheduled in the evenings to accommodate full-time employees. Please check the availability of units as not all are available in both semesters.

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 vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

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.2 Indigenous Australian Identity and Representation 501 3.0 25.0

301360 v.2 Policies and Indigenous Australian People 501 3.0 25.0

301451 v.2 Introduction to Indigenous Australians 501 3.0 25.0

301452 v.2 Aboriginal Land and Native Title 501 3.0 25.0

305737 v.1 * Indigenous Australians and Gender 502 3.0 25.0

305738 v.1 Indigenous Australian Spirituality 501 3.0 25.0

305739 v.1 * Indigenous Australian Oral History 502 3.0 25.0

305740 v.1 Indigenous Australian Sport 501 3.0 25.0

305741 v.1 Introduction to Noongar Language and Culture 501 3.0 25.0

305861 v.1 # Indigenous Australian Independent Study 500 3.0 25.0

306057 v.1 Approaches to Research in Indigenous Australian Contexts 501 3.0 25.0

306058 v.1 Indigenous Australian Research Experiences and Perspectives 501 3.0 25.0

# Unit available in both semesters (if undertaking this course in Semester 2).

* Only available in Semester 2 (if undertaking this course in Semester 2).