IND715 - Researching for Country
Unit details
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Community Based Delivery (CBD)* |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SQE743 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Suzanne Nunn |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | Community Based Delivery (CBD): Students are required to attend 2 x 1-week intensive lectures, seminars and fieldtrips per trimester at Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
Note:*Community Based Delivery (CBD) is for National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation NIKERI Institute students only. | |
Content
Following a lead, investigating and finding new information is a vital skill for anyone working in the land and sea Country sector. Researching for Country gives you the opportunity to conduct research on a topic related to either family, Community or workplace needs. By the end of the unit, you will have acquired advanced research strategies, critical writing techniques and developed a research story that can stand alone or for further development. The Unit begins by examining the importance and contribution that Indigenous-led research can have on interpreting cultural landscapes, re-framing history and presenting writing as Story. It also includes a discussion on research protocols required in the production of knowledge and its communication. When researching a topic of interest you may use oral histories, photographs, newspaper clippings, reports, intangible heritage and published materials that will contribute to enriching your understanding of the topic. Ultimately, this unit will provide the space for you to focus on advancing your writing and communication skills in a way that is relevant to your professional as well as personal needs.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Construct a research question and plan that co-engages Aboriginal and | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO2 | Undertake targeted analysis that contributes to caring for Country | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO3 | Centre Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and perspectives in | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy GLO8: Global citizenship |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 - Research Plan | 1000 words or equivalent | 20% | Week 5 |
| Assessment 2 - Writing Exercise | 1500 words | 30% | Week 8 |
| Assessment 3 - Research Story | 2500 words | 50% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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