This is an advanced course in Australian Indigenous Studies that allows students to reflect on and develop their knowledge of and insight into Indigenous peoples' experiences, perspectives and knowledges. Students develop their research skills, pursuing a research project that allows them to develop their knowledge and skills in ethical research methodology and writing that is compliant with critical Indigenous studies protocols. This is an advanced course in Australian Indigenous Studies, allowing students to explore more deeply key concepts and methodologies they have learnt in Australian Indigenous Studies. Students will have an opportunity to work with other students to develop their research project planning, and analyse more deeply a complex issue in this disciplinary field.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- design and complete a well-structured, persuasive research project in Australian Indigenous Studies;
- develop ongoing, independent research practices that comply with ethics and protocols developed in Indigenous Studies;
- analyse and apply research methodologies and theoretical perspectives developed by Indigenous scholars in critical Indigenous studies and other First Peoples, and engage in ethical research on a topic that matters to First Peoples in Australia.
Other Information
Students can take this course as a 6 unit course or enrol instead in 12 units, which is an extended research project.
Indicative Assessment
- Peer review (10) [LO 1,2]
- Research Project Proposal (450 words) (10) [LO 1]
- Literature review (1000 words) (10) [LO 2]
- Research project (2750 words 6 unit; 7250 word 12 unit) (50) [LO 1,2,3]
- Reflective report (1250 words) with appended research journal (portfolio of regular entries) (20) [LO 2,3]
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Workload
For the 6-unit version of the course:
130 hours of student learning time made up of:
a) 10 hours of contact: in lectures/tutorials and workshops, including opportunities for peer learning; and
b) 120 hours of independent reading, research and writing.
For the 12 unit version of the course, an additional 130 hours of independent, research and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
The student will research independently relevant readings and other materials to support their research project. The convener may suggest other texts.
Assumed Knowledge
Foundational knowledge and understanding of Australian Indigenous Studies research theories and practices. Intermediary knowledge and skills in Indigenous Studies research ethics, protocols and methods and diverse knowledges of First Peoples in Australia. Teachers and fellow students can assume that students have knowledge of Australian Indigenous Studies scholarship, research theories and practices, and debates, and that this course experience will be culturally safe.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 to 12 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
| 7.00 | 0.14583 |
| 8.00 | 0.16667 |
| 9.00 | 0.18750 |
| 10.00 | 0.20833 |
| 11.00 | 0.22917 |
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $720 per unit |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $930 per unit |
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Autumn Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5436 | 01 Apr 2025 | 02 May 2025 | 02 May 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 | In Person | N/A |