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Unit of Study SOC40021 - Indigenous Research Thesis (Stage 1 of 3) (2014)

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Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count Learning outcome description GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts in the Bachelor of Indigenous Studies with advanced understanding in at least one aspect
2 demonstrate skills in critically reviewing, analysing and synthesizing knowledge in indigenous studies
3 demonstrate cognitive and technical skills in indigenous research
4 demonstrate written, verbal and other applicable communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge, and the capacity to disseminate findings in diverse contexts
5 demonstrate written, verbal and other applicable communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge, and the capacity to disseminate findings in diverse contexts
6 create a thesis or research project that demonstrates research and design skills, critical thinking, initiative and judgement in developing new understanding
7 exercise autonomy in one’s learning and responsibility in one’s practice as a researcher.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts in the Bachelor of Indigenous Studies with advanced understanding in at least one aspect
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
  2. demonstrate skills in critically reviewing, analysing and synthesizing knowledge in indigenous studies
    • GA2:
    • GA6:
  3. demonstrate cognitive and technical skills in indigenous research
    • GA1:
    • GA5:
  4. demonstrate written, verbal and other applicable communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge, and the capacity to disseminate findings in diverse contexts
    • GA3:
    • GA7:
  5. demonstrate written, verbal and other applicable communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge, and the capacity to disseminate findings in diverse contexts
    • GA6:
    • GA7:
  6. create a thesis or research project that demonstrates research and design skills, critical thinking, initiative and judgement in developing new understanding
    • GA2:
    • GA4:
  7. exercise autonomy in one’s learning and responsibility in one’s practice as a researcher.
    • GA3:
    • GA5:

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