Each special topic is a unique course in Australian Indigenous Studies (AuIS) or in one of the other fields in which Indigenous Studies has been developed around the planet. Each topic varies, reflecting the interests, authority and expertise of those teaching the course. The mode of delivery and location of this courses varies. Some topics are taught intensively, others are taught seminar-long, on campus, or online. Some topics are taught in-place and off-campus. All are taught on-Country. All courses centre the knowledge, perspectives and ways of knowing of Indigenous peoples' scholarship.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- synthesise First Nations and other Indigenous people's knowledge or knowledges taught in this course;
- demonstrate insight into First Nations and other Indigenous people's perspectives taught in the course; and
- demonstrate insight into theoretical perspectives, methodologies from the discipline of Indigenous Studies that arise in this course, including those relating to standpoint.
Work Integrated Learning
Fieldwork
All are taught on-Country and centre on the knowledge, perspectives and ways of knowing of Indigenous peoples' scholarship which can best be learned in an immersive, on-Country experience.
Other Information
Please see the Class tab for Topics on offer and visit the Class Summary for detailed information on assessment when enrolling in the 12 unit course.
Indicative Assessment
- Course engagement (10) [LO 1,2,3]
- Learning journal of regular reflections (12) [LO 2,3]
- Annotated Bibliography (12 entries) (18) [LO 1]
- Research essay (2000 words for 6 unit course) (35) [LO 1,2,3]
- Reflective report (1800 words for 6 unit course) (25) [LO 1,2,3]
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
For 6 unit course offering - 130 hours of total student learning time. Indicatively, this can include 36 hours of contact and 94 hours of independent student research, reading, viewing, etc and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
Readings and other course materials are set out in the course/topic wattle site.
Preliminary Reading
Readings and other course materials are set out in the course/topic wattle site.
Assumed Knowledge
Assumed knowledge of shared histories in Australia at a tertiary standard and Indigenous standpoint theory; and, assumed insight into and skills in positionality and reflexivity. INDG1001 and INDG1002 are at least recommended and their completion along with other INDG courses may be requisite to enrolment in the topic.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 to 12 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
| 7.00 | 0.14583 |
| 8.00 | 0.16667 |
| 9.00 | 0.18750 |
| 10.00 | 0.20833 |
| 11.00 | 0.22917 |
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $660 per unit |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $850 per unit |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Autumn Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsettling: Introduction to Critical Indigenous St | ||||||
| 3564 | 03 Apr 2023 | 07 Apr 2023 | 07 Apr 2023 | 21 Apr 2023 | In Person | View |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living with Colonialism: First Peoples' Worlds and | ||||||
| 7469 | 24 Jul 2023 | 31 Jul 2023 | 31 Aug 2023 | 27 Oct 2023 | In Person | View |
Spring Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Knowledges: Mparntwe field school (6 units) | ||||||
| 6522 | 01 Oct 2023 | 20 Oct 2023 | 20 Oct 2023 | 31 Dec 2023 | In Person | View |
| Desert Knowledges: Mparntwe field school (12 units | ||||||
| 6557 | 01 Oct 2023 | 20 Oct 2023 | 20 Oct 2023 | 31 Dec 2023 | In Person | View |
