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AGEN3008: Indigenous Land and Food Knowledge
2025 unit information
This unit of study facilitates an understanding of Indigenous land and food knowledge with a focus on identifying and developing local opportunities for revitalisation of Indigenous practices and foodways. The unit examines the vital significance of the "Indigenous estate" - approximately 45% of Australia is under Indigenous land tenure - and explores contemporary Indigenous perspectives on land management. Students will gain deep insights into the challenges and opportunities facing Indigenous communities across diverse rural and regional landscapes. Through direct engagement with Indigenous Elders, leaders, researchers, and community members during field trips, students will study traditional and contemporary Indigenous land and food knowledges; understand the provision for Indigenous self-determination; develop cultural competency and critical self-reflection skills; design practical plans to support sustainable community initiatives; and build expertise in qualitative research methods and socio-ecological systems analysis. The course emphasises hands-on learning and community collaboration, preparing students for future research partnerships with Indigenous communities. Students will gain valuable experience in developing projects that align with and support community aspirations while enhancing their understanding of Indigenous perspectives on land management and food systems.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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72 credit points in 1000-3000 level units |
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None |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand the complexity involved in sustainably caring for Country using multiple sources of knowledge and world-views.
- LO2. Recognise the extent of Indigenous land management in Australia by working directly with individuals and communities living and working on Country.
- LO3. Develop the cultural competence and capability to work effectively with Indigenous communities.
- LO4. Be familiar with the main challenges facing contemporary Indigenous communities in the context of land management and critically examine the potential future implications of these challenges.
- LO5. Practice applying skills and knowledge to work competently and confidently with individuals and communities for positive change.
- LO6. Explore and describe options for enterprise development in collaboration with communities and assess the potential for increasing cultural inclusivity.
- LO7. Develop a feasibility study for enterprise development and a grant application tailored to include local Indigenous knowledge and participation.
- LO8. Critically reflect on and analyse how different cultural values and beliefs affect professional communication and practice and the strategies that can be employed to enhance communication across cultures.
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Semester 2 2025
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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