IA5010 - Indigenous Research Ethics

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Indigenous Australian Studies

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. The subject involves an examination of the social, economic and political constructions of Indigenous Australia. Some of the issues addressed include research protocols, collaborative and partnership research, 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. Students will be introduced to issues and notions through online learning including the discussion board and e-mail, digital medium and reading materials. Therefore it is essential that students have access to the World Wide Web to complete this subject. The subject includes a compulsory oncampus block at the JCU Cairns campus during 10-11 March 2009.

Learning Outcomes

• develop research projects that reflect the interests and concerns of Indigenous Australia;
• conduct ethical research in Indigenous communities;
• describe Indigenous issues in Australia including the effects of colonisation and its ensuing policies of protection, assimilation, self- management and self-determination;
• provide an insight into the ethical issues central and pertinent to Indigenous research.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• An understanding of the economic, legal, ethical, social and cultural issues involved in the use of information;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully.

Availabilities
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Face to face teaching 09-Mar-2009 to 10-Mar-2009 (on campus block)
Coordinator:	Dr Felecia Watkin
Lecturer:	Professor Yvonne Cadet-James.
Assessment:	presentations (20%); (20%); (20%); (40%).

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.