IA5110 - Individual Study/Project

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Indigenous Australian Studies

Available to all postgraduate students.

An individual subject for study as approved by the school on recommendation of the lecturer and advice from the Head of School. This subject allows for independent work in an area of Indigenous research of the students own choosing. In consultation with the lecturer, a program of reading, guided research and conference relating to the specialised area, is designed to cater for individual student interests and projects. Students will negotiate a regular program of contact with the lecturer to monitor progress and project outcomes. Outlines for proposals for individual projects should be submitted to the Director of Research Training, within two weeks of the commencement of the semester.

Learning Outcomes

• identify an area of interest in an Australian Indigenous context and prepare a project/research proposal;
• complete a literature review;
• complete a project observing Indigenous protocols and appropriate project/research processes.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to work individually and independently.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coord/Lect:	Dr Felecia Watkin.
Assessment:	assessment to be negotiated between postgrad coordinator and student.
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coord/Lect:	Dr Felecia Watkin.
Assessment:	assessment to be negotiated between postgrad coordinator and student.

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.