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Overview

THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016 AND IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS IN PROGRAM 4053 ARTS / EDUCATION (SECONDARY). At 36UOC the Indigenous Studies Minor Extended will provide you with more breadth than the Indigenous Studies Minor (24UOC) alone. You will study the same level one courses (i.e. … For more content click the Read More button below. You will be exposed to the disciplinary borrowings that are drawn into the field of Indigenous Studies, as well as a range of developing Indigenous concepts, theories and methodologies that frame the current discourse in Indigenous Studies. These will expand your understanding of Indigenous Studies as an international field of study consisting of theoretical intersections appropriate to all formerly colonised people or marginalised social groups, not just Indigenous people.

Learning Outcomes

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Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media.
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction.
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
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Critically and creatively navigate the different disciplinary bodies of knowledge and perspectives.
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Continuously acquire new knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career development.
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Contribute to and work effectively within diverse communities in local, national and/or international contexts.
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Identify key social and political influences that have underpinned the development of settler-colonial states and polities.
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Recognise diverse scholarly traditions concerning Indigenous histories, societies and the impact of colonialism.
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Describe debates in policy and practice in Indigenous affairs.
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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly inquiry and analysis.
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Collaborate effectively with others.
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Engage with Indigenous knowledges and perspectives.
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Demonstrate intercultural responsiveness.
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Engage proactively with complex problems.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 36 UOC.

Level 1 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:

Specialisation Constraints

Maturity Rule

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