Outline

Overview

In Indigenous Research Methods, students will be encouraged to understand and critically evaluate the range of methodologies used in Indigenous Studies. This will serve as preparation for students' independent research project, also undertaken in the third year, providing them with an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols and ethical approaches to Indigenous Studies research.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	INDG3001
Academic unit	Indigenous Academic Units
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	12 credit points at 2000 level in Indigenous Studies
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Lynette Riley, lynette.riley@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Christine Evans, christine.evans@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Presentation	Seminar presentation All assessment tasks must be completed to contribute to final grade.	10%	Multiple weeks	500 words
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Assignment	Presentation paper All assessment tasks must be completed to contribute to final grade.	20%	Multiple weeks	1000 words
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Assignment	Online contribution All assessment tasks must be completed to contribute to final grade.	30%	Week 09	1000 words
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Assignment	Research essay All assessment tasks must be completed to contribute to final grade.	40%	Week 13	2000 words
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Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found in the Canvas site for this unit.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	The work shows a thorough understanding of the question and its theoretical implications. There is evidence of substantial reading and research. The work shows a high level of independent, original thought; presents informed and insightful discussion; and demonstrates a well- developed capacity for critical evaluation.
Distinction	75 - 84	The work demonstrates all of the qualities below and, in addition, evidence of a capacity to generalise from the theoretical content in an informed and original manner. The work is well organised and demonstrates a capacity for critical argument.
Credit	65 - 74	The work demonstrates a clear understanding of the question and its theoretical implications. It also demonstrates a capacity to integrate research into the discussion and a critical appreciation of a range of theoretical perspectives. There is evidence of additional reading. A deficiency in any of the above may be compensated by evidence of independent thought.
Pass	50 - 64	The work demonstrates some grasp of the question, is comprehensible, accurate and adequately referenced.
Fail	0 - 49	A fair attempt to answer the question but it is deficient in terms understanding, comprehension, research, presentation and/or referencing. When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	1. Welcome & Introduction; 2. What is Indigenous Studies Methodologies? How and why does it differ from other forms of research?	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 02	1. Museum Research. - USYD a Case Study. 2. Intellectual Property and Indigenous Rights.	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 03	Key players in Indigenous Studies Methodologies – national & transnational Indigenous research	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 04	1. Marxism through to Indigenous Standpoint – who’s voice is privileged?; 2. Indigenous Yarning Methodologies.	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 05	1. Research in Indigenous languages; 2. Working with Indigenous communities	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 06	Decolonality Theory.	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 07	Colonisation, knowledge and education: the global economy of knowledge, the existence of multiple knowledge formations, the resources & problems they create for Indigenous education strategies and the decolonisation of education.	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 08	1. Community engagement research projects – case studies; 2. Indigenous voices in research – Kinship online project	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 09	Community-Led Research	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 10	Engaging with Aboriginal people in research.	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 11	Place, Space, and Time based methodologies.	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 12	How is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ history being memorialised?	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 13	Emancipation & Empowerment – approaches in Indigenous methodologies.	Seminar (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: students are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board which will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold.
Lecture recording: Most lectures (in recording-equipped venues) will be recorded and may be made available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to substitute your classroom learning experience.
Preparation: students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

See Canvas.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. define and engage with the discipline of Indigenous studies, its history, key ideas and people, and its central cultural and theoretical methodologies
LO2. understand the centrality of appropriate cultural protocols for ethical and responsible work in Indigenous studies and when working with Indigenous communities
LO3. develop and sustain a critical and responsive research framework for Indigenous studies that recognises community principles and protocols and their importance in the maintenance of well-being and cultural heritage
LO4. critically reflect upon Indigenous studies methodologies and situate them in national and transnational social, political and intellectual contexts
LO5. undertake research, writing and speaking activities that develop and apply relevant critical and theoretical frameworks to research in Indigenous studies.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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INDG3001: Indigenous Studies Methodologies

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect