Aboriginal Research Methods and Ethics
Course Level Postgraduate
Area/Catalogue
SOCU 6001
Course Level
Postgraduate
Offered Externally
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Course ID
101451
Unit Value
9
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education and Research
Course aim
To introduce students to a range of advanced research methodologies and practices necessary for developing an appropriate research topic or project.
Course content
The students will be introduced to advanced Aboriginal research methodologies and constructions of knowledge. The students will also develop understanding of the ethical issues relating to research and will develop knowledge of protocols for negotiating research within the Aboriginal communities and/or with the Aboriginal people.
Textbook(s)
Martin, KL 2008, Please knock before you enter, Post Pressed, Tenriffe
Prerequisite(s)
Completion of the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Aboriginal Studies or permission of the Program Director.
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE) | |||
| Workshop | 6 hours per day x 2 days | ||
| EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE | |||
| External (Online activities) | 3 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Essay, Literature review, Research Project
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.250
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