IA5000:04
Indigenous Research Ethics
Townsville
HECS Band 1
Flexible delivery, plus compulsory five-day block. Semester 1.
Available to students undertaking the Postgraduate Certificate, the Postgraduate Diploma or the Master of Indigenous Studies, or other postgraduate students.
Staff: Dr S McGinty.
This subject provides an introduction to the major ethical issues in Indigenous research. It involves an examination of the social, economic and political constructions of Indigenous Australia. Some of the issues addressed include protocols, collaboration, dissemination of outcomes and their implications, questions of intellectual property, ownership, research and development for self-determination. Particular emphasis will be placed on a critical analysis of existing research practices and procedures as they impact and influence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations. Students will be expected to conduct a major literature review of an issue they are interested in researching.
Learning Objectives:
- gain insights into the ethical issues central and pertinent to Indigenous research;
- gain an understanding of Indigenous Australia including the effects of colonisation and its ensuing policies of protection, assimilation, self-management and self-determination;
- the development of research projects that reflect the interests and concerns of Indigenous Australia;
- to learn the skills of conducting a literature review.
Assessment by attendance and completion of minor assignments at five-day block (30%); major assignment (70%).