IA5000 - Indigenous Research Ethics

Credit points:	04
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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Available to students undertaking the Postgraduate Certificate, the Postgraduate Diploma or the Master of Indigenous Studies, or other postgraduate students.

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, reciprocity, 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.

Learning Outcomes

• gain an understanding of Indigenous Australia including the effects of colonisation and its ensuing policies of protection, assimilation, self-management and self-determination;
• gain insights into the ethical issues central and pertinent to Indigenous research;
• the development of research projects that reflect the interests and concerns of Indigenous Australia;
• to learn the skills of conducting a literature review.

Availabilities
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Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Face to face teaching (Consult School for on-campus attendance requirements)
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Felecia Watkin.
Assessment:	(30%); (20%); (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.