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INDIGEN 700 : Indigenous Theories

Postgraduate course

Project description

This core course in the Masters of Indigenous Studies focuses on Indigenous theories. Theories emerge from particular Indigenous knowledge traditions and ways of seeing the world, and in turn inform Indigenous research methodologies.While grounded in te ao M?ori the course covers material from a range of Indigenous peoples and indigenous perspectives. Through close readings of key texts and engaging in seminar discussions, students will deepen their insight into the knowledge systems that embody Indigenous world views and be able to critically and analytically engage with historical and contemporary issues in Indigenous studies. Student participation is critical. You will bring your own knowledge into the learning spaces and create the canon for this course.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of a range of Indigenous theories and the knowledge systems from which these arise (Capability 1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.3, 6.1, 6.3 and 6.5) Demonstrate an awareness of the extent to which different knowledge systems and theories relate to each other and inform a student�s own ethnic identity/ies (Capability 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1 and 6.2) Demonstrate an understanding of how particular knowledge systems and theories might lead to specific research methodologies (Capability 2.3 and 3.2) Demonstrate an ability to evaluate the importance and effectiveness of particular Indigenous theories and to be able to use theory to inform research in a case study. (Capability 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 and 6.1) Demonstrate an ability to develop and present a seminar on a chosen research topic (Capability 1.4, 2.3, 3.2 and 4.2)