Studying online

There are now 2 possible online modes for units:

Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.

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Unit Overview

Description

This unit is a 'welcome to country' that introduces students to the shared learning space that is The University of Western Australia. This learning space includes both Western and Indigenous knowledge systems. The unit looks at the local, national and global contexts of Indigenous peoples. Students consider where the University is located and share in the Noongar story of the place. They explore Aboriginal people in a national context and Indigenous people globally. Students are introduced to a range of protocols relevant to their professional and disciplinary contexts. There are four sections to the unit—(1) Noongar people and the custodianship of country; (2) language, culture and history of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia; (3) Indigenous world views; and (4) cultural literacy in professional contexts. This is a mandatory and informational unit. It provides and tests foundational understandings and knowledge of Indigenous Australians. The unit is non-credit, wholly online and self-paced.

Credit
0 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Non-standard teaching periodOnlineOnline flexible
Semester 1OnlineOnline flexible
Semester 2OnlineOnline flexible
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) gain an introductory understanding of Noongar people and country; (2) gain an understanding of, and respect for, Aboriginal knowledge, values and culture; (3) become familiar with basic principles and protocols underpinning ethical practice and working with Indigenous peoples and communities; (4) begin to understand the need to be culturally literate in local and global professional contexts; and (5) identify sources of assistance that can be used to gain further understanding of issues surrounding protocols and practices relating to Indigenous peoples in local, national and global contexts.

Assessment

This comprises an online quiz (100 per cent). A database of questions addresses all sections of the module. Ten questions are randomly selected each time a student attempts the quiz. Students are permitted to attempt the quiz as often as they wish to achieve the required 80 per cent pass mark.



Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Mr Kevin Taylor
Contact hours
self-paced online module
Note
Students can only access this unit via the Learning Management System.
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.