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<p>This unit invites students to explore an Indigenous discovery into Country, Community and Connectedness. The unit is grounded in Indigenous Knowledges and recognises the Indigenous Country, Elders, Ancestors and Dreaming who inform our learning on Country. The unit brings students into an everywhen of belonging and asks for Dadirri (deep listening) and the practice of Kanyini (to live from the heart and in love) as we remember the everywhen that is an Australian Indigenous world. Rather than working through linear weeks, our unit embraces nodes and connections, visiting interconnected Country informed by Dreaming, Dadirri, Language and Lore. Students will explore inspirational literacies to make meaning while yarning on Country and sharing art and creation with community. By the time students share artworks with community we will have developed an introductory interconnected understanding of Indigenous Knowledges, supporting all enrolled to feel Country in a way that allows an openness and an appreciation for Indigenous ways. This unit will bring participants back into Dreaming; when studying other Indigenous Studies Units; lessons will continue to evolve, and connections will further be made through this experience.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Country<br>
2. Connection<br>
3. Language<br>
4. Law and Lore<br>
5. Dreaming<br>
6. Dadirri<br>
7. Inspirational Literacies<br>
8. Songlines and Songspirals<br>
9. On Country Yarning<br>
10. Art Creation<br>
11. Connection<br>
12. Sharing Inspirational Literacies</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit invites students to explore an Indigenous discovery into Country, Community and Connectedness. The unit is grounded in Indigenous Knowledges and recognises the Indigenous Country, Elders, Ancestors and Dreaming who inform our learning on Country. The unit brings students into an everywhen of belonging and asks for Dadirri (deep listening) and the practice of Kanyini (to live from the heart and in love) as we remember the everywhen that is an Australian Indigenous world. Rather than working through linear weeks, our unit embraces nodes and connections, visiting interconnected Country informed by Dreaming, Dadirri, Language and Lore. Students will explore inspirational literacies to make meaning while yarning on Country and sharing art and creation with community. By the time students share artworks with community we will have developed an introductory interconnected understanding of Indigenous Knowledges, supporting all enrolled to feel Country in a way that allows an openness and an appreciation for Indigenous ways. This unit will bring participants back into Dreaming; when studying other Indigenous Studies Units; lessons will continue to evolve, and connections will further be made through this experience.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Country<br> 2. Connection<br> 3. Language<br> 4. Law and Lore<br> 5. Dreaming<br> 6. Dadirri<br> 7. Inspirational Literacies<br> 8. Songlines and Songspirals<br> 9. On Country Yarning<br> 10. Art Creation<br> 11. Connection<br> 12. Sharing Inspirational Literacies</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090311 - Indigenous Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/baind1002">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "FEAFN1102" / "INDOL1001" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=INDSL1000" target="_blank">INDSL1000</a>"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Recognise the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledges, experiences and connections</p>
K2
<p>Identify and consider Country and what it has to offer us</p>
K3
<p>Examine key concepts, theories, issues and ways of thinking and knowing in the field of Indigenous Studies</p>
S1
<p>Engage with diverse Indigenous cultural contexts and demonstrate cultural awareness and openess</p>
S2
<p>Develop skills in decolonised research and communication, including academic writing and referencing.</p>
S3
<p>Reflect on one’s pre-existing knowledge of and relationship to unit content</p>
A1
<p>Engage ethically with story relating to the experiences of First Nations Peoples.</p>
A2
<p>Apply relevant decolonised conceptual, theoretical and creative frameworks to the way Indigenous Peoples connect and share their world</p>
A3
<p>Communicate an understanding of key Indigenous ways of Knowing, Being and Doing at an introductory level</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Reflection and connection with Country</p>
<p>Written and Inspirational Literacy Reflection</p>
<p>20-25%</p>
K1, S1, A3
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<p>Storying in yarning circles with connection to community</p>
<p>Yarning Circle and transcript</p>
<p>30-35%</p>
K1, K3, S1, S3, A1
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<p>Accumulative journal and creative output for exhibition, accompanied with exegesis</p>
<p>Creative Piece and Journal/Exegesis</p>
<p>35-45%</p>
K2, K3, S2, S3, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090311 - Indigenous Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/baind1002">View unit fees</a>
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